The one wine to serve with Thanksgiving dessert
Just because Thanksgiving dinner is tough to pair wines with doesn't mean Thanksgiving dessert has to be tough too. I think of them as two separate meals, and I like...
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What to drink with pan-seared ham steaks and glazed pears
Rich, salty ham and glazed pears want wines with depth. The food Ham steaks with glazed pears and raisins Cut 2 ham steaks in half. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil...
10 wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner
I always think of horseshoes around Thanksgiving. I haven't pitched a shoe in years, and it's not that the approaching autumn feast makes me want to find some nice clay...
Dressing up a turkey burger with 3 great wines
Wines from France, Spain and France play with the sweetness of caramelized onions, the richness of brioche and the light texture of ground turkey in this twist on a burger....
Your wine’s too cold (or too warm): Here’s how to get it right
I cannot think of a better example than ice cream to illustrate how all wines have an optimal temperature. Imagine a block of ice cream so frozen that it steams....
Ease into white wines with 6 under $10
Surely color has a lot to do with why most people think of white wines as lighter and easier to drink than reds. Whites are usually served at lower temperatures,...
3 wines cozy up to a classic pork and greens recipe
Lots to think about here with the salty, savory flavor of the greens cooked with bacon, the sweetness of pork chops and the rich texture of the dish. The food...
3 wines to match a rich tuna and clam pasta dish
Fresh herbal flavors of parsley and dill combine with tastes of the sea and the richness of chowder, together calling for wines to contrast or complement the varying notes. The...
Wine columnist Michael Austin: ‘I cannot think of a cooler wine gadget’
One of the most frustrating things I heard when I was growing up was, "You can't have that because it's not open yet." I heard it in my own kitchen,...
3 white wines with flavors to match a mango relish
Wines with tropical flavors or layers of citrus notes, teamed with crisp acidity, will bring out the flavors of grilled chicken with a mango relish. The food Tandoori chicken with...