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Need fancy but also easy? Carbonnade and wine for dinner.
Tasty. Easy. Looks impressive…. Check, check, check. It’s been intermittently cold, or gray, or dreary. Or all of the above here in Walla Walla. Carbonnade and wine for dinner solved my comfort food needs. It’s a simple stew with crusty…
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Always Quick and Tasty: Pico and Wine (why not?)
Tacos? Yes. But with Pico de Gallo. And Wine. PIco is often overlooked in favor of what type of tacos to have: carne asada, al pastor, chicken, chorizo, fish…The list goes on and on. What is common to all of…
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Why You Need to Celebrate the Little Things
5 Ways to Toast to Everyday Moments Are all the things you have to do weighing on you? Take a minute to find a moment of joy in any day, and then celebrate it. Find out how below. Life doesn’t…
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Quick and Homemade Mac & Cheese – Awesome with WA Chardonnay
When you need comfort food and you need it now. Mac and cheese – everyone has their interpretation. This version streamlines the classics and makes it the easiest one I’ve found. Jump to our past pairings (with recipes). Make it…
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What Makes A Great Pizza? (plus-pair it with rosé)
The Pizza Debates are Endless. It’s #NationalPizzaWeek and OF COURSE we are celebrating pizza. 🥳 But it’s best at home when you pick your toppings and your beverage pairing. Jump to our past pairings (with recipes). First, let’s settle a…
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Relax with Simple Spaghetti and Sangiovese
Using a Grandma’s recipe and pairing with a classic red wine And we’re back cooking (after takeout mode) with an easy, adaptable, and delicious classic. You have a recipe for this already- great. The point is that nothing solves a…
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The Best Easy Holiday Meal: Order Takeout (+ add wine)
Thai Takeout and a Bright Washington Sangiovese It’s December—the holiday chaos is in full swing, and if we’re being honest, cooking dinner is not happening tonight. There’s shopping, wrapping, working, and somewhere in there, the small matter of remembering to…
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Dinner Recipe When You Go Out for Cocktails First…
1. There’s Still Wine. 2. Dinner is Hamburger Stroganoff and a Washington Red Blend It’s a busy time – lots of things to do, but we still need to eat. We went out to check out some new cocktails from…
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Life is Hard. Take It Easy on Yourself with This Pairing.
Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, and Washington Syrah “Food and wine pairing” – even using that term feels too hard this week. On a busy day, it’s the last thing you want to think about. And as we approach year-end, we…
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Quick and Easy Recipe: the Leftovers Crunch Wrap Supreme
Crunch Wrap and Washington Petit Verdot Of course you have leftovers – now what to do with them? It has to be easy. And it has to be good. So we made the Thanksgiving Leftovers Crunch Wrap, inspired by the…
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Wine Drinking Has Too Many Rules. Make Your Own.
Wine Is Personal I remember a wine tasting early in my career. I was surrounded by people swirling wine in glasses and discussing its’ smell and taste using words like “petrichor” or “lychee.” I was handed a glass of Chardonnay,…
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Crazy Good Food and Wine Pairings: Get the Latest
Jambalaya and a Washington Cabernet Try this Louisiana classic. We were intimidated until we found the perfect recipe. Jambalaya with chicken and sausage was our winning (and wining) pairing this week. Jump to links for this recipe and our past…
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A new favorite to try: Spicy Cashew Chicken and Wine Pairing
Cashew Chicken and a Washington red blend We had a blast with this one – it’s fun to make this dish. It comes together quickly, so be prepared to eat right away. Jump to links for this recipe and our…
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The Best Food and Wine Pairings from A Bit Unrefined
Savory Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza & Bright White Wine Pairing This SUPER easy dish is perfect for a cozy night at home. It also makes a great last-minute appetizer for a dinner party. With a buttery crust, earthy mushrooms, and…
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Quiz: Find the Best Wine Style for Your Personality
It’s time to have some fun with wine. Have you ever wondered how you can pick wines other than getting recommendations or buying something you’ve already tried? Take the quiz below. Remember, wine should be enjoyed, not overthought.* Wines with…
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The Best Wine and Food Pairings from A Bit Unrefined
Cheese and Charcuterie Edition You’ve loved our food and wine pairings, so we’re expanding them. Starting today, with how to make the easiest dinner ever, based around cheese and charcuterie. Missing earlier pairings? Checkout past pairings here. Celebrate National Pâté…
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Walla Walla Valley: Great People Making Even Greater Wine
Walla Walla: the town so nice, they named it twice! Sure, you’ve heard that one before. Beyond the wheat fields and famous sweet onions, this small agricultural town is making waves with its killer wine scene. Walla Walla Valley is…
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The best reasons to NOT save wine for a special occasion
Or, why you should just drink the damn wine. You know that bottle of wine sitting on your counter, waiting for that special occasion? Well, that special occasion wine moment is now. Enjoy the wine, don’t store it away for…
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Food and wine pairings #1 rule: do what you love
Prepare to shake your head at some of our food and wine pairings, and be delighted by others. It’s all about having fun with it. It’s all about having fun with it. Wine is meant to be enjoyed, not overthought.
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Stay in the Know & Be Connected
Connect With Us Online We’re all about bringing people together over great wine, and we’ve made it easy for you to connect with us wherever you like to hang out! Here’s a quick guide to what you’ll find on each…