It is inevitable in our house that a cheese plate will be put out when friends come over…heck, there are times when a plate of cheese and crackers will be dinner for the two of us. Let’s not forget the wine because, you know, that’s what we do. There’s something very social, … [Read more...]
Paso Robles: Caliza Winery
Last week Carl Bowker, head wizard at Caliza Winery, invited Annie and I over to their Friday night Spring Member Appreciation Event. Although we are not members (we’ve chosen to only be members at 2 or 3 places at a time) he invited for some strange reason…maybe he likes us…who … [Read more...]
Cupcakes and Wine, Who Knew?
I’m sure a lot of people knew but I had not experienced this magical goodness before. So here’s what happened…our friend Sean (the infamous grilled cheese guy) said he was going to bring some cupcakes over because they were freakin’ awesome. As someone that does not get all giddy … [Read more...]
Grilled Cheese and Wine
There have been all these “foods of the moment”…you know what I’m talking about…foods like bacon, mac n’ cheese, and all kinds of other comfort foods. One thing I have not noticed, at least here in Paso Robles, is the grilled cheese extravaganza. Why is that? What’s wrong with … [Read more...]
Pairing Wine with Unusual Food
Note: This is a guest blog post describing some great ideas for pairing wine with food. Enjoy! A lot of home cooks know that pairing Petit Chablis with a Chilean Sea Bass is good, but not many people know a good bottle that can be matched with shark meat. There are many sites … [Read more...]
Macaroni & Cheese Festival: Paso Robles Style
Yeah, I said it..."Macaroni & Cheese Festival!". This was the 2nd annual occurrence, put on by American General Media Radio, and I have to say, it's like a dream come true. All of my favorite things together in one spot: Wine, Beer, Live Music, and of course, Macaroni & … [Read more...]
How to Pair Wine with Food
It's intimidating, isn't it? You're making a special dinner and want to pick the perfect wine to go with your fantastic creation, or maybe you're on a date and want to impress the other person with your vast wine knowledge. How to pair wine with food is one of those elusive and … [Read more...]
Kung Pao Chicken and Moonstone Cellars Gewurztraminer
We want to start including more food and wine pairings here on HnA…some that work and probably some that won’t work; wine is an adventure after all. While my sister and niece were visiting from Texas recently, Annie decided to make Kung Pau Chicken so we needed to find something … [Read more...]
New Food Spot on the Eastside of Paso Robles
This past Monday a new spot opened up at the airport in Paso Robles. LaGuardia’s Homemade Since 1912, owned by Lou and Jen, are now open for breakfast and lunch and they’re eager to see your hungry, smiling faces! We’ve known Lou and Jen for a while now and are very happy to see … [Read more...]
A Gourmet Mac & Cheese Festival…Really?
Yes my friends, I would not tease you with such a splendid thought. That’s like telling someone that there’s bacon for breakfast but when you sit down to eat breakfast…there’s no bacon. So we have to throw out a big HELL YEAH to the first Gourmet Mac & Cheese Festival and the … [Read more...]
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