Traditionally raspberries were a mid-summer fruit, but with today's growing technology they are attainable all year round. So whipping up tasty summer-like treats during all four seasons simply takes a trip to your local farmers' market when they are in season and a trip to your local grocer when they are not. Pie Crazy-Red Raspberry … Continue reading Raspberry Delights and a Boozy Sorbet
Category: Entertaining
Sizzling Summer Seafoods
An excellent source of lean protein, food from the sea is a delicious option for eating well. Each spring and summer I yearn for the delicious flavors that only seafood can offer. It's time to heat up the grill and start the seafood sizzling. Summer Paella by Eating Well. Paella, a rice dish that originated … Continue reading Sizzling Summer Seafoods
Happy Hour’s Ripley Cocktail by Shaun the Bartnder
Nothing inspires me more in the summer than beverages and cuisine bursting with fresh ingredients. Fruits and purchased at local a farmers market are perfect flavors for a delightfully cool cocktail. That is what caught my eye on Shaun the Bartenders site this week. Ripley Cocktail 10 – 12 Fresh Red Raspberries Juice of one … Continue reading Happy Hour’s Ripley Cocktail by Shaun the Bartnder
Wines for Dad; A Father’s Day Celebration by Jack Chase
Well Dad, the big day is coming quickly. No, not Friday, Father’s Day. This is a dedication not only to my father but to all you Dad’s out there. Your dedication and patience is appreciated and I can’t think of a better way to salute you than a day together with a few amazing wines. … Continue reading Wines for Dad; A Father’s Day Celebration by Jack Chase
Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Summer Sipping ~ Choosing the Perfect Chardonnay
Chardonnay has always been a wine that I have enjoyed. It is produced with so much variation and presents itself in many styles. When pairing this varietal with food though, it may present challenges due to these stylistic differences. I would like to look at a few different versions of this varietal and give readers … Continue reading Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Summer Sipping ~ Choosing the Perfect Chardonnay
Refreshing Rhubarb Cocktails
Heating up the grill for a night on the patio at my place, requires a spirit or two. This week our flavor of choice is rhubarb and we were on the hunt for the best rhubarb cocktails out there. Let's kick off spring with a spirit or two.... Rhubarb Ginger Cooler by Cocktail Times Our … Continue reading Refreshing Rhubarb Cocktails
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; The Caribbean Sunset
I am dreaming of warmer days and sun-kissed beaches. Fortunately, Shaun the Bartender has created the perfect cocktail to transport me to a tropical paradise. Grilling seafood and sipping cocktails made of rum and fruit juice(s) are always on the menu on hot summer evenings, however, here in the Northwest we are still watching cool … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender Presents; The Caribbean Sunset
Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Whites, Wines with Body and Complexity
Author: Jack Chase I find myself wanting to write just a little about those white wines that tend to bring something very special to the table. Quite often, I drink these wines with food, but not always. My suggestion for this week is to look for wines from Italy, France, South Africa and New Zealand. … Continue reading Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Whites, Wines with Body and Complexity
Celebrating Italy ~ The Hot Delicious Pizza
This week is all about Italian cuisine. The first known Italian food writer was a Greek Sicilian named Archestratus from Syracuse in the 4th century BCE. (Before the Common Era) He wrote a poem that spoke of using "top quality and seasonal" ingredients, citing that flavors should not be masked by spices, herbs or other seasonings. He placed importance on simple preparation of fish. Pizza was originally invented … Continue reading Celebrating Italy ~ The Hot Delicious Pizza
Game-Day Menu; Bloody Mary’s and Baby Back Ribs
We all have our favorite foods to eat with our hands on game-day. Would it really be a pigskin party without chicken wings and the ultimate finger food, baby back ribs? You have heard me say it before and I am shouting it out again. It is much more fun to watch the game and … Continue reading Game-Day Menu; Bloody Mary’s and Baby Back Ribs
