When it comes to pizza I am particular. I no longer order pizza from a national chain, nor will I walk into one and eat it there. A few years ago, when Domino’s changed their pizza recipe around two weeks before Christmas, I happened to order one from them the day after Christmas for my…
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Wine Review: Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Reserva 2007
I’ve never been one for Spanish wines and really wasn’t paying attention to the origin when I slid this Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja Reserva 2007 into my basket one evening. I’m always looking for something to try and why not? There are so many wines, good and bad to try. No reason to keep buying…
Quince Restaurant, San Francisco – The 10 Best Places for Pasta in the US on Shine
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Penne & Shrimp Genovese at Paulie's
Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day. After hard freezes and rain, it was time to get out of the house! We headed over to one of my favorite haunts in the Montrose area of Houston, Paulie’s. I enjoy dining at Paulie’s as the food is great, not like everyone else, the atmosphere is…
Week 4 Wine Review: Fetzer Gewürztraminer Valley Oaks 2008
This afternoon for lunch I was in the mood for something light, not heavy. I decided to prepare teriyaki glazed shrimp on skewers along with a bed of tossed angel hair pasta in olive oil, fresh cut garlic and a bit of Tuscany seasoning. From time to time, you read about my Tuscany seasoning that…
Week 1 Wine Review:Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Our first wine in the series, “13 Wines in 13 Weeks” is a very fruitful Sauvignon Blanc by Veramonte from Casablanca Valley, Chile. I’ve always enjoyed a nice white wine. I was in the middle of preparing a spicy four pepper garlic shrimp pasta dish when I decided to compliment it with the Veramonte Sauvignon…
Grilled Chardonnay Chicken Tenderloins
It’s fun to play in the kitchen. Having kids makes it even more of a challenge at times, especially when they are picky eaters. After getting home from a photoshoot, I was too tired to take the boys out to eat. I decided to cook something quick and simple for them. I had already thawed…