You know those nights after you’ve come home following a long day and the last thing you want to do is cook a big meal, but you don’t want to order in either? Chances are, you have enough food items hiding in your kitchen to quickly prepare a meal that will convince anyone you planned […]
Archives for December 2016
Leftover Turkey N’ Gravy Bake
When you break it down to just the food, what is better: Thanksgiving dinner or Thanksgiving leftovers? I know it’s not really a fair question because of all the yum! I always cook a larger turkey than necessary because I live for the leftovers. If you do too, you will love this recipe! You’ll also […]
8 Exceptional Christmas Dinner Wine Pairings
What will you be sipping on this Christmas? No one wine pairing wins the day due to such a wide range in dinner selections amongst families. For some it’s a traditional ham, others have salmon, or roast, and I even have a friend who always hosts a spaghetti feed! In the Leonardson house, it’s chili […]
Tawny Port Christmas Fudge
Want to take a classic Christmas treat to the next level? Fudge is already an indulgent delight, but I’m going to show you how to up the ante by adding Tawny Port, which has served as a personal secret ingredient for years. The secret is out and it’s delicious! What exactly is Tawny Port? It […]
Oh, Here We Come A-Wassailing! (How to Make Wassail)
Oh, here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green. Here we come a-wand’ring So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you your wassail, too, And God bless you, and send you A Happy New Year, And God send you a Happy New Year. Wassail is my new favorite. […]
Tasting Room Etiquette
It’ll probably come as no surprise that wine tasting at wineries is one of my favorite activities. I’ve often been asked what I do at a tasting (besides the obvious). It’s a fair question because the answer isn’t simply show up and drink. Although no two tasting rooms are alike, some universal truths exist that […]
How to Make a Stylish Christmas Card Holder Out of Wine Corks
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is getting Christmas cards from friends and family! I love the photo cards, the letters, even the “I’m still alive” card from crazy Aunt Ruth. Okay, okay, I don’t actually have an Aunt Ruth, but I did used to get a card from my grandpa before […]
Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers
It’s almost Christmas! You wouldn’t know it with the weather being so nice here lately, but winter is coming and with it the season of giving, so it’s time to find the perfect gift for your favorite wine lover. Lucky for you, I’ve done the hard part by compiling a list of the hottest gifts! […]