Neapolitan Pork Chops & Autochthonous Grapes of Campania #ItalianFWT
Autochthonous Grapes of Campania June is Campania on #ItalianFWT. Campania is the southern Italian region which includes Naples, Sorrento, and the Isle of Capri. Neapolitan Pizza, of course. But what about the other foods and wines? Campania is known for the whites of Fiano di Avellino and Falanghina, Taurasi for red, but not much else … Continue reading
Under $20 Sparkling Showdown!
Moral of the Story You don’t need to read the rest of this post if you follow this simple advice. You need chilled sparkling wine available at your house 24/7. Whenever guests arrive, open a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate. Good day? Open some bubbly! Bad day? Some sparkling wine to salve the wounds. … Continue reading
DSLR Wine Photos: Why Drop $100+ on a Polarizing Filter?
One Filter You Need With modern digital cameras and processing software, the need for special filters has largely been eliminated. There’s a filter that can’t be replicated by either your camera or post-processing software: a circular polarizing filter. This is the one additional filter you should pack. Polarizing filters excel at eliminating reflections and glare … Continue reading
Is Taurasi the Barolo of the South?
Taurasi Who? Have you ever heard of Taurasi? How about Aglianico? I thought so. When you’re trying to get some recognition for a little known wine, it’s helpful to compare it to a known reference. Anyone who drinks Italian wine has at least heard of Barolo, so why not? Taurasi Like many Italian wines, Taurasi … Continue reading
Surprising Oyster Pairings
“He was a bold man who first ate oysters” Or a very hungry man… Your Next Oyster Pairing We love oysters on the half shell at our house, and we usually stick with the tried and true when it comes to wine: Champagne or lean unoaked chardonnay. Have you ever considered trying something new? Elaine … Continue reading
Hidden Treasures from Le Marche #ItalianFWT
Finding Le Marche with #ItalianFWT Our #ItalianFWT group is off to Le Marche this month (virtually). I’ve included links at the bottom of this post to see what everyone else is up to! Le Marche Region As we travel around Italy, we visit some areas that are well known, and some that are almost unheard … Continue reading
Food & Wine Photography on the Go with your DSLR
Food & Wine Photography on the Go Are you the person in your group who loves to capture those fun food & wine moments? If so, read on. From simple to sophisticated, here are some ideas for capturing better food & wine photos. Your Phone Your phone has the prime advantage of always being with … Continue reading
Spring Hopes: Asparagus and Rosé #WinePW
The Flavors of Spring Our Wine Pairing Weekend April assignment is to share our favorite flavors of spring. At our house, this definitely means fresh asparagus and rosé. At the bottom of this post, you can link to a dozen other great ideas from my partners in our #WinePW group. Spring Into Being Truth be … Continue reading
Sabering in Super Slo-Mo #Saberit
15 Seconds of Sabering Fun #Saberit We love sabering sparkling wines at our house, and we do it whenever we can. We especially love introducing friends and family members to the tradition. Here’s our nephew, Charlie (yes he’s over 21) on his first attempt. Next time you’re pulling out the saber, try capturing it in … Continue reading
From Etna Bianco to Marsala, a Sicilian Wine Tour #ItalianFWT
A Virtual Visit to Sicily with #ItalianFWT Our #ItalianFWT group is off to Sicily this month (virtually). I’ve included links at the bottom of this post to see what everyone else is up to! Sicily Sicily is a large island, just off the toe of the boot of Italy, bordered by 3 different seas. It’s … Continue reading
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