Zesty Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
The first time I met Crossings winemaker Matt Mitchell his wines were the new kids on the block in Texas…one of the rising stars from New Zealand. Now, fast forward a few years and you’ll find The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc on numerous restaurant menus. Chances are you’ll also find it at your H-E-B!
Two gourmet wine dinners in ten minutes flat!
When you find a particular wine you really love, it’s always a treat find a meal to compliment the wine — both taste better! Plus, when you can whip up that meal in no time, it’s a win-win all around. That’s exactly what you’ll find here — two very easy fabulous meals with some wonderful wines to pair them with….
The Italians do it right…with Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is the ‘it’ wine right now…perfect for our warm weather and our crawfish cravings! Actually, Pinot Grigio pairs with all kinds of food—chicken, fish, pizza…you name it! If the Italians drink it all year round, chances are we can too.
A perfect pairing for Girard’s Luscious Wines
It was at a grand oyster and wine tasting in Houston that I got a chance to pair one of my all time favorite Sauv Blancs – Girard Sauvignon Blanc – with some re-discovered oysters from a centuries old reef in Galveston Bay.
The sunny side of wine
Spring time is just about here – so lighten up already! Cool off and enjoy some fab offerings from H-E-B’s wine department for the month of March. There’s a new wine from DC Flynt with a perfect name: Procrastinate.
My heart beats for this tuna!
Add a bit of spice to your romance with a heart-shaped, Spicy Tuna Veracruz from Cooking Connections. This is definitely a dish to dress up and have fun with! These filets are cooked with grapeseed oil, which includes the health benefits of olive oil but with a higher smoking point.
Rodeo wine winners
It’s time to boot, scoot and boogie on over to your local H-E-B retailer. The rodeo is in H-town and so are its award-winning vinos! Meet the Grand Champion: The 2007 Guado Al Tasso, a Bordeaux blend out of Tuscany that’s primarily Cab-based, but with a splendid Merlot to back it.
A red wine love affair
Plan something special for romance month with these sexy selections from H-E-B. Two lush, big reds and a sweet bubbly found the keys to my heart! First, this Chelsea Goldschmidt merlot from Alexander Valley…flavors of blackberry and black cherry intimately intertwine and for a fantastic value at under $17!
Shrimp Stir Fry & Brie On The Fly!
It’s far from fast food, but talk about speedy service for your stomach! I recently stopped by the brand new Cooking Connections location inside H-E-B’s Montrose Market for a visit with Chef Sean Robertson.