Nothing warms the soul on a winter’s evening than this hearty Italian classic. Our Chicken Cacciatore is prepared by cooking the chicken before simmering it in a thick red sauce alongside vegetables. In America, Chicken Cacciatore is a ‘staple’ or ‘standard’ of “Italian American” cuisine. Almost every Italian restaurant, sit-down pizza place, and even a…
Wine Reviews
Sparkling Holiday Wines
The following message is intended for those 18+. This post has been sponsored by Vilanaru Barcelona. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! We’ve not yet wrapped up Christmas, but nevertheless today I’ve decided to post briefly about something synonymous with New Year’s Eve – sparkling wine. For many (most?), the turn of…
Bacon Wrapped Herbed Turkey featuring Agiorgitiko
Slow roasted and wrapped in a layer of bacon with an herbed butter underneath, this juicy Thanksgiving roast will truly shine at your holiday table! Bacon. Everything is better with bacon. Aside from butter and money, what else can we really say “makes everything better” simply by its presence? And please, spare me the purple…
Thanksgiving with Decoy Wines
Thank you Decoy for sponsoring this post. Complete your own tablescapes with Decoy this holiday season. We’re celebrating Thanksgiving a little differently today by upping the ante with a delicate tablescape featuring mini goat cheese bites, pumpkin ravioli in an orange and sage sauce, then finishing it off with a melt-in-your-mouth Caramel Pumpkin Flan. Sometimes…
Exploring New York Wines – Part III
This post has been sponsored by Macari Vineyards. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! Our journey through LI wine country continues as we stop by Macari Vineyards to enjoy a variety of their famous blends alongside a flaky, savory Spinach Strudel. Savory Spinach Strudel and Macari Vineyards Today, I’m going to talk…
Beef Bourguignon featuring Decoy Wines
Thank you Decoy for sponsoring this post. Celebrate International Merlot Month this October by using the hashtag #MerlotMe on social! Braised beef simmered in a rich burgundy stew with fresh herbs, small onions, and butter roasted mushrooms, create one of autumn’s most quintessential flavor combinations. Today, we’re pairing Julia Child’s signature French classic, Beef Bourguignon,…
Exploring New York Wines – Part Three (Honey Pine Nut Tart)
This post has been sponsored by Benmarl Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! Today, we’re continuing our tour of New York wines, but today we’re leaving Long Island for the region that, quite literally, ‘started it all’ for American wines – Upstate New York. Honey Pine Nut Tart & Benmarl Wines…
Exploring New York Wines – Part Two
This post has been sponsored by Sparkling Pointe Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! Today we’re continuing our tour of New York wines, and in particular the North Fork of Long Island. Last we spoke, we covered why Long Island wine is an ‘unlikely success story.’ Red Bell Tartlets & Sparkling…
Exploring New York Wines – Part One
This post has been sponsored by Pindar Vineyards. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. We’re celebrating Labor Day with a sophisticated feast showcasing the best of what Long Island has to offer. From locally grown produce highlighting the menu to a regional…
Summer’s Wine Selection
This post has been sponsored by the Royal Wine Corp.. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+ please enjoy responsibly. Everything old is new again. As early as 2014, one of Italy’s top rosé regions was selling off as much as 25% of its vineyards according to a…
Summer Entertaining the Italian Way
This post has been sponsored by Evite® and its advertisers. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. We’re sharing our favorite seasonal dishes and tips for summer entertaining the Italian way with the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection wine cans! “Two friends, two bodies with one…
Mediterranean Falafel & Summer Wine Selections
This post is in sponsorship with the Royal Wine Corp. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Recently for a summer appetizer party, I served Mediterranean Falafel alongside some delicious wine pairings. It’s a perfect spread to keep things easy and fresh this season! This…
Grilled Shrimp and Gremolata paired with Ca’ Maiol Wines
Thank you to Ca’ Maiol Winery for sponsoring this post. The following message contains opinions that are my own and is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly! We’ve officially welcomed summer at LTG with a fresh, seasonal spread of Grilled Shrimp and Gremolata as well as a pan of our favorite pasta. To tie…
Finding the Perfect Cabernet Sauvignon
Picking the Right Cabernet Sauvignon For You Indulging in a bit of wine now and again can be a lot of fun. Not only can this delicious drink warm your spirits and make you feel content, selecting the right type of wine can transport your taste buds to a new world of flavor. Of…
Fried Zucchini Blossoms and Lasorda Wines
This post has been sponsored by Lasorda Family Wines. The following message is intended for persons 21+. All opinions expressed are my own. Dress up your summer tablescape with these easy, elegant Fried Zucchini Blossoms and a glass of Lasorda wine! There’s a cliché that runs roughly “What would you do if you know that…
Grand Vin de Bordeaux Wines
Chateau Peyfaures sent in product for review. This message is inteded for persons 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Early last month, I was contacted by the representatives of Chateau Peyfaures, asking if I would be interested in reviewing their ‘Grand vin de Bordeaux.’ Since I had just finished reviewing a Bordeaux selection of ‘Grand Cru’ wines…
Spring Celebrations with Yarden Winery
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is for persons 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Early last month, I was contacted by the representatives of Yarden Winery, who has been a longtime friend of Living the Gourmet, and asked if I would be interested in reviewing…
Spiced Wine and Cheese Crackers
This post has been sponsored by Chateau de Candale. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is for 21+. Please enjoy responsibly! These buttery, cheese crackers are as complex as the wine they are paired with, combining warm spices and floral notes for a delicious addition to your cheese board. Early last month…
Valentine’s Day with Yarden Wines
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is for persons 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Clichés are easy traps to fall into. Like ‘sweeping generalizations,’ while they tend to paint with an overly broad brush, with just a minor helping of ‘cheesiness,’ they also tend, sadly,…
Mediterranean Style Chicken Breast feautring Vivanco Winery
Thank you to Vivanco Winery for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. This message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Give chicken dinner a makeover with this Mediterranean inspired stuffing and spice rub served alongside an aromatic rosé! One of my favorite quotes comes from the Matrix via Morpheus, who…
Crab Cakes, Crostini, and Torresella Prosecco
Thank you to Torresella Wines for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Complete the holiday season and ring in the New Year with this simple yet elegant spread featuring plump crab cakes and ciabatta crostini with a tomato and artichoke salad…
Wines for Hanukkah
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is for 21+. Please enjoy responsibly this holiday season! “One of the unyielding charms of wine, and of viniculture in general, is the constant state of flux in which it exists. No two bottles are ever truly alike,…
Brooklyn Winery
Thank you to Brooklyn Winery for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. “We’re told not to judge books by their covers, yet many writers spend many long nights in sleepless worries over precisely that. In other words, impressions matter, as do…
Holiday Wines from Montes Winery
This post is sponsored by Montes Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Early last month I was contacted by the representatives of Chile’s Montes Winery asking if I would be interested in sampling some of the bottles, describing the winery, and its owner…
