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WINE PAIRINGS FOR PERSIMMONS as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Persimmons grow worldwide and are found in a wide array of culinary dishes from sweet to savory. Persimmons are easy to store for winter use. Freeze them or dry them. Semi-ripe they are crisp like a plum. Very ripe they are like sweet […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR TEMPURA BATTERED ASPARAGUS as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo Asparagus is traditionally classified as one of the most difficult vegetables to pair with wine due to its extreme vegetal components Asparagus in the springtime cannot be beat in terms of freshness and tenderness White asparagus has more mellow flavors compared to its green […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR ROAST BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo Beets are rustic root vegetables with spectacularly beautiful colors hidden inside that speak to this vegetable’s complexity Beets are ideal as we inch closer to summertime, and they are great additions to provide a pop of color and flavor to salads Raw […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR WILTED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS WITH BACON as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo • Dark, leafy greens are a dinner-time sidedish favorite in the wintertime • Spinach is a vitamin-packed veggie that can be served raw as a base for a multitude of salads and can also withstand being cooked down and “wilted” to […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR ROAST BROCCOLI WITH LEMON YOGURT as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo Broccoli is a vegetable with wide range of tastes – vegetal flavors dominate when its raw and savory notes develop as it cooks Roasting broccoli unlocks beautiful candied and nutty elements that have depth and weight. Roasting also creates crispy and crunchy […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR PECAN BISCOTTI as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo Satsuma oranges are sweet treats to put in stockings and beautiful citrus fruits to use in holiday recipes. They have bright flavors to balance rich dishes and heavy ingredients, which creates a great juxtaposition at the table. Orange curd is sweet but simple, both in […]
Vineyard Cuisine is the art of food preparation incorporating wine and fresh garden ingredients. It is about creating a dish that makes the wine “sing”. It is really the herbs, spices, and sauces that create that bridge of flavors that can make wine “Sing”. Teas not only create healthful beverages but act as quick flavoring […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR PECAN BISCOTTI as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo – Holidays are filled with love, warmth, and houses filled with family, friends, and laughter. Desserts during the holidays should reflect the same – comfort and delight. – Biscotti is a dessert that has loving history for my family, and is a treat that pairs […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo Sweet potatoes are a classic Southern comfort food ingredient and a holiday table staple. Its firm shape allows sweet potatoes to be sliced and diced to suit an endless list of recipes. Cooking sweet potatoes breaks down the structure and lends it great options […]
WINE PAIRINGS FOR TAILGATES as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo Tailgating offers a great selection of different foods that can be paired with many different wines. The Cucuzza Squash Dip and the Cucuzza Spiced Bread are easy to make, easy to serve and very tasty additions to your tailgate buffet. The Cucuzza Squash Dip is […]
