Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Denver International Wine Festival as a brand ambassador for Maple Leaf Farms. The was the 10th …
Wine Pairings
Harvest Dinner Pairings, with HandCraft Wines
We are enjoying the end-of-summer bounty from our C.S.A. share, and when I heard that the newest Thirsty Girl event was coming up I immediately …
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Menu
Last week I received a couple of bottles of lovely Sauvignon Blanc, courtesy of Thirsty Girl and New Zealand’s Villa Maria. I have mentioned this …
Stanley Hotel Food and Wine Tasting
On Sunday we headed up to Estes Park, where I attended a food and wine tasting at Cascades, the restaurant at the historic Stanley Hotel. The …
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Pairing Dinner
Last week I received a box of assorted Rieslings courtesy of Chateau Ste. Michelle and Thirsty Girl, so I decided to do a pairing dinner …
Red Wine Poached Apples with Mascarpone and Pistachios
Didn’t I just commit to “no sugar” in the new year? Yes! Yes, I did, and this genuinely luscious little dessert does not break that …