In this post, I’m going to share recommendations for four good, affordable red wines from Trader Joe’s. I’m doing this because I needed these recommendations MYSELF, and I figure if I’m having a problem choosing delicious, good, affordable red wines, I’m probably not the only one. If you’re anything like me, looking at the wine …
Calling all wine lovers. Are you a wine lover? Oh, sure, maybe you like to drink wine. But would you say you’re someone who knows a lot about wine? Or do you leave that to the hoity-toity wine snobs? Wine is a topic that leaves many of us feeling intimidated. Personally, I love to learn …
Those of you who’ve followed my blog for years will be familiar with my guest poster today. I am thankful to count Denny Jiosa, world class jazz guitarist and wine connoisseur extraordinaire, as my friend. Denny has helped me select some of the most amazing wines it’s ever been my pleasure to taste. And now, …
Today my friend Denny Jiosa, wine connoisseur and jazz guitarist extraordinaire is recommending some great wines for early summer. The recipe I’ve chosen to pair with these offerings is Grilled Ratatouille Pasta, and you can find that here. Or, you can just enjoy in one of my most favorite ways to enjoy a glass of …
This week, my friend, world class musician, and wine connoisseur Denny Jiosa is doing another wine tutorial for us. Denny has some great and affordable red wine recommendations for the cold nights that most of us are facing this winter. This wine, with this pasta? Magnifico! Last time my husband and I dropped by the …
Planning your Thanksgiving recipes, and wondering what wine might beautifully accompany your feast? My friend Denny Jiosa, wine guru and world class guitarist, is guest posting for me today, and has some exciting and affordable wine choices to grace your Thanksgiving table. Enjoy! Fall in Tennessee brings beautiful colors, shorter days, cooler temps, and Thanksgiving! …
Since I’ve declared this week, “Grill Week” here in the Boonies, I realized quite a few of us might enjoy a recommendation for a nice wine to sip with the lovely recipes I’ll be serving up. I went to my friend and local wine guru, Denny Jiosa, and asked him to turn us on to …
Denny Jiosa is back as my guest poster today, with another awesome Wine Tutorial. In this post, Denny is selecting some wines that pair perfectly with one of my standard stand-by recipes, Roast Chicken. Take a look at Denny’s selections and suggestions. I think you’ll be glad you did. Welcome to the second installment of …
From a wonderful visit to Arrington Vineyards in TN last summer. Have you ever had a recipe that you were excited to prepare, but wished you had known how to select a really nice bottle of wine to go with it?I used to feel that way quite often, when I was looking for wine to …