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 bread that we ate with a classic Washington Syrah. Yes, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more…

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 them? Pico de gallo. It’s simple and endlessly complementary to food and wine. So say…

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 fancy by adding in pulled pork or veggies. Or add lobster since lobster mac is…

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 few things. TL;DR. All pizzas are great. How It Went Sticking with dough for a…

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 dinner dilemma faster than spaghetti and bright Sangiovese. Jump to our past pairings. How It…

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 eat. That’s why we turned to the ultimate lifesaver: takeout. Thai takeout, to be exact.…

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 a friend…and then we needed dinner. It had to be quick and filling, although still…

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 went to a classic. Grilled cheese and tomato soup – comfort food at its’ finest.…

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 classic. Half of you are now saying ‘duh’ and the other half is saying ‘what’s…

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 pairings. How It Went With no expertise in Creole cooking, this recipe still made it…

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 past pairings. How It Went This one is fun if you have a lot of…

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 melted cheese, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! How It Went We used store-bought puff pastry (because,…

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 Day (11/01/2024) We start November with a tribute to #girldinner, as a full cheese and…

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.