Food

What would a wine blog be without a little food, right? In this section, I'll share some of my homemade creations [and haute cuisine experiences] and tell you what I'm drinking with them. 

Home-made Quinoa Gnocchi with Pancetta, Pesto e Parmigiano

Drinking 2012 Mas de Libian Bout d'Zan (Cotes-du-Rhône)

Inspired by the lovely Sara and Francesco of Roma: Fennel and Orange Salade

Drinking Boeger Barbera 2011

Fresh Langostino and Herb Orzo Salade
Drinking 2012 Cooper Mountain Pinot Grigio

Asparagus Soup with Crisped Proscuitto
Drinking... a semi-forgotten Biodynamic Cotes-du-Rhône

Kenz Rejuvenation Plate

Drinking: Nothing... I was probably trying to introduce my liver to some friendlier fare 

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Jamón Iberico 

Drinking Tami 2011 Frappato, an Occhipinti wine

Grilled Shrimp and Grape Tomato Salad with Polenta Croutons and Parm Crisp 

Drinking... an Austrian Grüner Vetliner that I can't remember

KenzSushi with Pickled Kohlrabi Salad

Drinking Domaine de Tariquet Tannat Rosé

San Sebastián, Spain | January 3-5, 2014
Tapas, Pinxos and Dinner at Arzak!

La Rioja, Spain | November 1-3, 2013
Pago de Cirsus, Marqués de Riscal

Sweets at Torre Blanco, Valencia

Remembering the earth that makes our wine: Rock Potato at Pago de Cirsus Winery

Artichokes & Clams

Vegetable Medley with Foraged Mushrooms

Beef Cheek with Potato Corn Purée

Chèvre with Honey and Scallions at Marqués de Riscal

Arroz con verduras | Vegetable Rice

Bacalao

More Beef Cheek [this time at Marqués de Riscal]

Crème Brulée with Yogurt Ice cream and Toasted Almonds

Casa Elías, Spain | Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

Garlic Alioli and Tomato Spread

Foraged Mushrooms

Paella Cooked over a Grape Vine Fire... swoon

 Paella con conejo y caricoles [Rabbit and Snails]

And what were we drinking? Pie Franco

D'Miranda in Alviles, Spain with Miguel | Monday, Sept. 24, 2013

Amagüestu Astur. Aromas infusionadas y su castaña milenaria

Infused Aromas with Clay-covered Chestnut

Aceitunas machadas

Cantrábico (Oricio en estado puro)

Puréed Sea Urchin

Del cordero, su vida:”Lechal, grano y pasto” 

The Life of a Lamb, 'Milk, grain and grass'

Calabaza, zanahoria, yogur y cacao

Pumpkin, Carrot, Yogurt and Chocolate

And what were we drinking? Albariño 2012 Pazo San Mauro D.O. Rias Baixas & Ramón Bilbao Edición Limita

Mercado in Alicante, Spain | Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013

Typical Gómez-Phelan Breakfast | Courtesy of Miguel

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 | Home-Made Spring Rolls & Edamame Salad

What were we drinking? Fenton Herriot 2011 Chardonnay

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | Tomato Peach Soup & Cambazola Stuffed Pears in Prosciutto

What were we drinking? Lava Cap 2010 Sangiovese

Saturday, August 17, 2013 | Menu d'Amour A Lemon-Themed Embellished Three Course Dinner

What were we drinking? A to Z 2011 Pinot Noir

Saturday, August 17, 2013 | Heirloom Tomato Salad

What were we drinking? Sparkling Basil Gin Lemonade [see menu above]

Sunday, August 11, 2013 | Chèvre & Eggplant Roulades with Pine Nuts & Balsamic Reduction [Made by Miguel]

What were we drinking? Eola Hills 2011 Pinot Noir

Sunday, August 11, 2013 | Yogurt & Honey Strawberries with Lavender, Basil, Poppyseeds & Sea Salt

What were we drinking? Unfortunately, Nothing. It was breakfast time.

Thursday, August 8th, 2013 | Almond Sesame Crusted Ahi with Shitake Avocado Miso Salad

And what were we drinking? Teutonic Wine Company 2012 Pinot Noir [Crow]

Saturday, July 13th, 2013 | Wine Tasting Picnic [At Willakenzie]

And what were we drinking? Willakenzie Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée 2009

Saturday, May 18, 2013 | Shitake Mexican Rock Shrimp with Lemon Broccolini

What were we drinking? Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2009 Pinot Noir