Last week Seattle Uncorked brought sexy back with the Sexy Syrah event at Salty’s on Alki. With over 58 Syrahs and Syrah blends the event definitely reminded us that Washington Syrah has many styles.  Some are bright and fruity while others are smoky or peppery. Whatever the style, Syrah is definitely a favorite around our house. [...]

The food and wine pairing seminars at Taste Washington offer more than just a lecture on what to pair with chicken or steak. They offer guidance from a well-qualified and engaging panel, questions from an inquisitive audience, and the opportunity to actually taste several pairings. The Canlis Food and Wine Pairing seminar offered last Saturday was no exception. [...]

For those of you heading out to Taste Washington today, here is a quick rundown on some of my favorite food and wine pairings from yesterday. Note that my wine picks aren’t always at the table right next to where the food is being served. However, I’m a believer that if you take the time to [...]

Here’s an update on a classic Italian dish made to pair with Malbec. This makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons oil 2 links turkey Andouille Sausage (I get mine from the butcher counter at Whole Foods) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry red wine (preferrably the wine you will be drinking with dinner) 1 750 g box of pureed [...]

This recipe came about while I was preparing material for an Italian wines class. Inspiration came from the latest issue of Food Network Magazine . I’ve simplified the recipe  because I needed to easily feed a crowd. In fact, quantities can be doubled or quadrupled to do just that! So next time you’re hosting a casual spaghetti [...]