Lorrie’s Crab Appetizers

Fall is around the corner, so we need to eat and drink to celebrate an end to summer. I must confess, Fall and Winter are my best times of the year. The air is cool and we can drink richer wines. But there is something to say for the freshness of seafood in the summer, [...]

The Chemistry of Pairing

For all the wine enthusiasts, foodies, and avid home entertainers, the pairing of wine and food is a serious issue. How can one feel truly credible if the wine does not pair well with the food? Well, it can make or break a great meal, and leave the hostess feeling a little incompetent in an [...]

2006 Clos Du Bois Riesling

I’m not big on Riesling but this wine could make me change my mind. I served it with chicken and a black pepper maple sauce. It was able to hold its own against the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce.
The wine itself had notes of pears, apples, peaches, and white cranberries. It was well balanced [...]

Couples Match

Tonight I had a great pairing where the food and wine complimented the other perfectly, creating a balanced heavenly ying-yang effect in your mouth.
So what was this pairing? I found a recipe for Pork Au Poivre on epicurious.com. A very simple meal consisting of pork chops served with a creamy sherry and pepper sauce. [...]