I grew up eating char siu — over rice, in dim sum, chopped into fried rice. It’s a total comfort food. But store-bought char siu can be hit or miss. Some places use cheap cuts of meat that are dry and tough. They also dye it red with food coloring to distract you from the …
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Few wine pairings scream summer more than the cool, crisp flavors of watermelon and rosé. This combo is refreshing, easy to pull together, guilt-free, and actually somewhat nutritious! You can also make this pairing vegan by selecting a vegan rosé (more about that later). The PairingThe fruit aromatics in rosé present themselves in a manner …
Healthy, sophisticated, and oh-so-easy to prepare: shishito peppers are one recipe you’ll want in a vegan diet. This versatile veggie easily goes from appetizer, to side dish, to tapas spread in minutes. It can also be paired with wine; in particular we like shishito peppers with a clean, crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc makes the perfect …
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The final Game of Thrones season promises to be epic. Celebrate with some equally epic recipes adapted from A Feast of Ice & Fire, the official Game of Thrones cookbook. As winter is now upon the Seven Kingdoms, we’re turning to Winterfell cuisine as an ideal way to warm up. This Beef and Bacon Pie …
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Some things are hard to mess up. Like this easy Instant Pot Thai Chicken Curry, paired with off-dry Riesling. It’s difficult to overcook, as creamy coconut milk keeps the chicken tender. And even if you’re heavy-handed on the spice, off-dry Riesling has the sweetness and acidity to refresh your palate after the myriad of spicy, …
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You could say Delia Viader is an exception to the norm. She’s a female winemaker who started a world-class winery on her first attempt, all while singlehandedly raising four children. She was an early champion of Cabernet Franc, back when everyone in Napa was jumping on the Cabernet Sauvignon bandwagon. And unlike most California vineyards, …
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With a new Parisian storefront and distribution to the US, Vin Sadel is poised for global expansion. This family-owned wine producer and negociant was started just four years ago in 2014, but already sources from major wine regions across France, including St. Emilion, Vacqueyras, and Provence. Vin Sadel’s main estate is situated in Montagne St. …
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Watch out, brownies and ice cream: there’s a new pairing on the block. Brownies and wine can make a spectacular pairing, if you pick the right bottle. Alternatively, you can even go ahead and bake the wine into the brownies – our friends over at the Wine Buying Guide recommended this recipe. Read on for …
