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Summer Wines: Rosé from Provence, Rioja & Santa Ynez

July 1, 2016 by liz

My favorite summer wine is rosé. Its lovely pink hue and delicate flavor win me over at almost every meal, as it flirts with me from the bottle; I just can’t’ say no to it. It’s as refreshing as a crisp white on a hot day, but slightly big enough with a few tannins and …

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Gruyere, Switzerland

Chateau Gruyeres + Gruyere Cheese = Swiss Heaven

April 19, 2016 by liz

The Castle of Gruyères — Château de Gruyères in French — is located in the tiny medieval town of Gruyères in the canton of Fribourg. It is one of the most famous places in Switzerland, not only for the castle and the historical town, but also for the cheese. Visiting Gruyères is a very Swiss experience. …

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Pesto Pairs Perfectly with Italian White Wine

Pesto Pairs Perfectly with Italian White Wine

September 30, 2015 by liz

September 30 is the last day of California Wine Month so I thought I’d pair one of my favorite Italian sauces with some California white wines made from Italian varietals. And I added a twist to the pesto that I learned from Luce, on a recent trip to Portland. The Food: Luce is a very …

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Domaine Porto Carras Chateau Porto Carras Greek Wine - Liz Dodder photography

Greek Wines: Drinking History with Elegance

December 18, 2014 by liz

I’ve always been a fan of Greek wines. They’re lean, racy, elegant and complex, all at the same time. Greeks still possess a vigorously old-world wine-making mindset and I, for one, am thankful. You won’t find any fruit bombs here, but you’ll find wines that can compete with Bordeaux’s best blends or nuanced whites from Sancerre, France. …

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All-natural coconut Granola

Natural Coconut Granola: the Best Granola in the World

February 27, 2014 by liz

So this is the best granola in the world. I know because I asked everyone I know to try it and they became immediately addicted. So, now I’m writing this up so they can all have the recipe and I won’t have to supply them anymore. I got the base recipe from this Coco-Nutty Granola …

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Triennes Rose: French rose wine

Is it Triennes Rosé Season Yet?

January 23, 2013 by liz

I know it’s not rosé season. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I sit in front of a roaring fire as I write this, but I can’t stop thinking about drinking a frosty glass of Triennes rose. I’m thinking about how its soft melon-colored floral acidity flushed down slow, languid bites of luscious Morbier cheese …

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Sigalas, Assyrtiko, from Santorini

Greek Wine in Los Olivos Wine Country

January 22, 2013 by liz

They say local wines, and cocktails, go best with the local food. So what to do when dining at an authentic Greek restaurant in the middle of Santa Barbara county wine country? Go Greek. Petros in Los Olivos is the third of Petros Benekos’ restaurants in southern California, where he serves up high-quality, delicious and …

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Easy Baked Picadillo Empanadas & Abuelita Chocolate Tamales

September 15, 2012 by liz

It’s time to celebrate Hispanic heritage month with some delicious new recipes from the Meals.com kitchens: Easy Baked Picadillo Empanadas and Abuelita Chocolate Tamales. Empanadas are popular in almost all Latin American countries. There are a vast amount of different versions and fillings…some are fried, some are baked, some are sweet and some are savory. This …

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The Sharecropper's Buttermilk Biscuits

Secrets of a Sharecropper: Southern-style Buttermilk Biscuits

September 14, 2012 by liz

The Sharecropper is one of the most interesting members of my community. He shows up in the dark of night to build fires and cook dinners for large gatherings. No one knows where he lives or when they will see him next; he just appears, ready to lend a hand and drink a glass. And …

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