How to Pair Coffee with Food
A perfectly brewed espresso and a rich, dark chocolate cake made my taste buds sing, and that was the moment my life changed. I became interested in cooking when I learned how to pair coffee with food. This turned drinking coffee into a full-on sensory adventure. I quickly learned...
Savor the Flavor – Cocktail and Appetizer Pairing Tips
I recall the very first dinner party I’d thrown. I was a bundle of nerves with a desperate desire to impress. There I was, gazing in my kitchen at an endless supply of ingredients for appetizers and cocktails, clueless as a penguin in a desert. It was the moment...
Seafood and Citrus Pairing Tips
When I first laid eyes on a perfectly seared scallop sitting daintily atop a slice of ruby red grapefruit, I knew my culinary world was about to flip. You see, I’m not just your average seafood enthusiast; I’m a citrus-obsessed flavor chaser. The marriage of seafood and citrus didn’t...
BBQ and Beer Pairing Guide
Ever since I singed my eyebrows at my first BBQ cookout, I’ve been smitten with the art of grilling. There’s something about the sizzle of a perfectly marinated steak hitting the hot grill that sets my heart ablaze. But let’s be real, what’s a juicy rack of ribs without...
The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate and Wine Pairing
How does a little bit of chocolate turn a glass of wine into something more? It’s an unexpected way to mix flavors. And just how these two elevate each other has always fascinated me. It is like finding a treasure when you choose the right wine to pair with...
Wine and Cheese Pairing 101
Once upon a less sophisticated time in my life, I thought wine and cheese pairings were as simple as tossing a block of cheddar next to a bottle of whatever was on sale. But oh, how the tables have turned—or should I say, how the cheese boards have evolved!...