Wine and Food Challenge

So today at work while reading some recipes on bloomberg I came across a new pairing idea, 12 different ethnic cuisines stretched out for 6 month. One targeted cuisine every other week served in a three course meal, paired with a wine that best suits its aroma and taste. As for the 12 courses I decided on the 12 that I love the most and have the most untried recipes laying around!! -Korean -Italian -French -Latin American -Contemporary American -Chinese -Southeast Asian -Mexican -Eastern European -Belgium -Indian -African The challenge starts...

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Battle of the Prawns : Wine and Food Pairing #1

With the temperature reaching past 100 degrees outside, tonight seemed like the perfect night to stay in and try a few new recipes and wine pairing.  Normally red would be my default choice, however summer seems as good as any to venture out and try the whites and roses of the world... The first dish of the night was a light risotto,  topped with buttery prawns and a side of lightly tossed fennel salad.  The wine of choice was a...

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Introduction

To all my friends... As many of you guys are already aware I've developed a new passion for wine. That, mixed with my pre-existing love for world food and cultures has enticed me to log my upcoming adventures. So in the pipeline I'm hoping to soon start hosting quarterly wine flights and gourmet dinner parties with all of you guys!!! In the mean time I hope everyone is enjoying great food, wine and company as life is too short to be wasted on mediocri...

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