I recently had the opportunity to try the new NECTRESSE™Sweetener from the makers of Splenda. Nectresse is the only 100% natural sweetener made from fruit, monkfruit to be exact, a small green melon that …
Unchained Naked Chardonnay….Oh My!
Unchained Naked Chardonnay… I can only imagine the weirdo spam comments I will garner from this innocent wine review. Well, it will be interesting. All joking aside though, this is another wonderful white from the folks over at Big House wines. Check out my earlier review of their Big House White & Birdman Pinot Grigio. [...]
Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipe (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
I have been creating a great deal of gluten-free recipes lately, since my daughter is on a gluten and casein free diet. Most of them can be found on my primary blog, Mom Foodie, but seeing as we have such a large Italian influence here in Rhode Island, I thought focaccia bread fit just as [...]
The New Michelob Ultra Light Cider : Crisp and Refreshing
I recently had the opportunity to try the new Michelob Ultra Light Cider. This light version of hard cider has a reasonable 120 calories, and since it is brewed from apples, it is also gluten free. In my opinion, the reduction in sweetness to lower calories in this cider results in a more refreshing beverage. [...]
Mandolin 2010 Pinot Noir: Raspberry, Oh Yeah!
I am a fan of good Pinot Noir, and even a bigger fan of good reasonably priced wines. The 2010 Mandolin Pinot Noir is one of those wines. The wine has nice balance . It goes down smoothly, while still entertaining your palette. What really stood out in this wine for me personally was the [...]
Oyster Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
This Oyster Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bruschetta recipe is easy to make. The rich flavors of the ingredients don’t need much help, so I kept it pretty simple. Since it is quick to prepare, it’s perfect for adding a course to special meals, when crunched for time. I personally would serve a creamy chardonnay with [...]
Lovely Reasonably Priced Whites… from the Big House
I was on a red wine kick, until recently. Zin to be exact, but I have been re-branching out, and thanks to a shipment from Big House Wine Company, I am having a lovely glass of blended white right now. Whites need some acid, but often they have too much for my taste. Both of [...]
FishEye Wines : Great Party – Event Wine Option
I recently tried both the Pinot Grigio and the Shiraz from FishEye Winery. I found both to be easy drinking, and would make excellent options for serving at a dinner party or event. You see, FishEye offers their wines in a variety of convenient sizes. Both the Shiraz and Pinot Grigio are available in 750 [...]
Esser Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Monterey Review
I am generally more of a Zinfandel drinker, but do enjoy other reds on occasion. Upon opening, the nose shows plum/cherry and subtle tobacco, all of which hold throughout drinking. The strongest flavor in this wine is sweet black plum. Overall wine is mellowed with a hint of buttery oak. A light note of licorice [...]
Pulled Chicken Confit in Asian Glaze over Edamame Rice
I have seen confit made many times on television, and it always intrigued me. Since I had some chicken drumsticks on hand and didn’t feel like doing them my typical way, it seemed the perfect time to experiment with this technique. Confit is usually served on the bone, but I decided to pull the tender [...]
Lemon, Walnut and Blue Cheese Pizza
I was in the mood for a bit of kitchen experimentation this afternoon. I came up with many different pizza recipes, some more successful than others, but this Lemon, Walnut and Blue Cheese Pizza was the hands down winner. It packs a big flavor punch, and the smell of fresh lemon is lovely in the [...]
Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet: Wine Review
I am always on the lookout for good quality reasonably priced wines. I’ve nearly bought the Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet (2009), a few times now, but always ended out grabbing something I’ve already tried and knew I liked. Tonight, I decided… was the night to try a bottle. Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2009 Price: $8.99 [...]
