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  • Steak and Lobster Wine Pairings
    Wine,  Wine and Food Pairings

    Surf and Turf: The Best Steak and Lobster Wine Pairings

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    Steak and lobster wine pairings will become a bit less daunting with this guide. Steak and lobster or surf and turf brings to mind an elegant evening dining of fine dining on crisp linens with soft candlelight, romantic music, and high expectations for celebrating a special occasion. If you are looking for the perfect wine to match your upcoming surf and turf delight, then doing a little research ahead of time is a very good idea. Whether dining out or at home, this guide will help you select a great bottle of wine. What is a Surf and Turf Dinner? A surf and turf dinner is considered a premium dish…

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  • 7 Budget Friendly Thanksgiving Wines
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    7 Best Budget-Friendly Wines You Need for Thanksgiving Dinner

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    Here are 7 of the best budget-friendly wines you need for your Thanksgiving table! Plus some exploration of how to pick a great wine for your special holiday. If you are in search of budget-friendly American wines to grace your Thanksgiving table this year, you are in the right place. Wine belongs on your Thanksgiving table, but there is no reason to break the bank. We want to celebrate especially this time of year, so don’t settle for the standard same old bottles. Why not try new festive and budget-friendly Thanksgiving wines for your feast of flavors? Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Christmas is right next to it, but Thanksgiving…

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  • Understand Wine and Food Pairing: How to Actually Savor your Amazing Adventure
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    Understand Wine and Food Pairing: How to Savor your Amazing Adventure

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    Wine and food are meant to be together! But at home, or even in a restaurant, creating a good wine and food pairing is a challenge. Do you understand wine and food pairing? You may be surprised where your adventure of wine and food pairing takes you.

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  • Red Wine Tasting Glasses
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    Tasting notes: Grandioso, Opolo Wines, 2015

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    Get your Grill On!  The season is turning warmer, which for many means warm up the grill.  My husband grills year round.  Like the mailman, neither rain nor snow nor dark of night keeps him from his grill.  He has literally grilled in a snow storm. I know the weather is turning warmer in the Southern US, which for me means sourcing lighter reds with less spice and more fruit for my usual liquid enjoyment.  But I have to give this big red a thumbs up any time you are throwing red meat on the grill. At the end of my carnivore’s delight, when I sipped the wine, closed my…

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The Hostess of Lone Star Gatherings

Howdy!  I’m your host, Rani.  As a WSET certified wine lover and cooking enthusiast, I love to entertain at home. With 25 years of experience cooking, entertaining, and pairing wine, let me guide you through stress-free gatherings with amazing food, wine, and cocktails! Grab a drink and join the party!

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