Daily Archive: February 19, 2011

Pairings

Growing up in a wine family definitely has it’s perks.  Sure, you may occasionally get dubbed the “wine snob” of the group when you’re eating out, but you also have the good fortune of trying some bomb a$$ wines.  Also, when you ask your dad to share his knowledge on pairings with your readers, he is able to help you out. Meet my dad. He has graciously agreed to give some basic pointers in pairings (with a focus on vegetarian meals), so without further ado… Wine suggestions for a vegan meal Like many people, especially… Read more >

Working through the funk

Work on Thursday left me mentally drained.  I could hardly muster the energy to share the lentil loaf recipe (but it’s effing amazing so I found a way). Sigh.  I’m still in a funk but I’ll spare you all and simply show off my packed food. When pears are on their last legs, I get worried that transport will be the kiss of death, and so instead of risking mush upon arrival, I go a different (safer) route. Chopping it up and adding it on top of oatmeal seems to be the best option. The… Read more >