wine

Stilton Walnut Biscotti and Herbed Sables

I had a terrific opportunity recently to attend a wine pairing party, and the only requirement the hosts had was for each of us to bring something that could be paired with food. Not wanting to arrive with the same thing as everyone else, I decided to put some of my cookie baking knowledge to the test to devise a savory cookie for the event.

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Damson Wine

We’ve made beer several times, and Todd’s even showed me how to make hard cider. But I’ve never made wine and I didn’t really think I had the space to pull it off. Grape-based wine seems intimidating in a way – barrels, fermentation, storage – and what happens if it doesn’t turn out? Seems like a heavy investment of time and money if it fails.

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Pork Ribs with Spring Onions and Cauliflower

We pulled spring onions from the garden yesterday. We'd heard of a tradition in Spain where spring onions are harvested, roasted and wrapped in newspaper, then buried for some time to allow them to steam until limp. Once they're done, folks gather around with big bowls of romesco and wine, peeling the onion and dipping the limp onion into the sauce, and then into their mouths, using their teeth to pull the goodness out of the middle of the bulb.

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Country Ribs with Kraut and Potatoes

We knew our new pig was just days away at this point and we wanted badly to finish off every last piece of Pig 2007 to make room in the freezer. This last-minute meal was a wonderful end to a delicious year - simple brined and grilled country ribs with sauerkraut, served with a spicy sweet mostarda that we got at our Charcuterie class. We don't have the recipe for the mostarda, but are hoping to take another class in the fall where we can get it.

Oh yeah, the other bonus? The potatoes were grown in our very own garden!

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