Lone Star Skillet Pizza + Wine Pairing

Brands, Recipes, Tutorial, Wine

Stuck in the house much?! Well now’s the time to brush up on your pizza making skills. I have teamed up with Bogle Vineyards to create a state-themed pizza to match with their delectable wines. Perfectly paired with a glass of Bogle Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, my Lone Star Skillet Pizza features bourbon-infused tomato sauce, BBQ …

Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting Flight

Alcohol, Appetizers, Drinks, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Party Themes, Recipes, Wine

Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this post. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors. Hanging out with your family during the holidays can be filled with warmth, laughter, and fun. It can also be filled with awkward moments of silence and utter boredom. After the initial excitement and hurried catching up …

The Problem with Some Wine & Food Pairings

Alcohol, Appetizers, Recipes, Wine

Photo by John Canelis on Unsplash Whether you’re a seasoned dinner party pro or a nervous first-time host, you’re probably well aware that drinks deserve as much consideration as food itself. The right cocktail choices and wine pairings are, after all, a dinner party 101. But what happens if you’re starting to wonder why drinks hold such high …

Top Wine Pairings For Summer BBQ Time!

Alcohol, Drinks, Entertaining, Recipes, Spirits, Wine

Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels The BBQ season is well and truly upon us, it’s high time to take a chill and kick back with our friends and family to soak up the sun with some delicious food. Whether you’re a lover of meats, fish, halloumi, or those vegetarian and vegan burger alternatives, the big (and most important) …

La Dolce Vita: Italian Wine for your Valentine

Alcohol, Drinks, Entertaining, Holidays, Party Themes, Recipes, Travel, Wine

This post was sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Valentine’s Day is here, do you have plans yet? If you don’t, then I have a fabulously romantic and delicious way to celebrate love with a date-night-in… …

Sherry Date Meat Pie with Holland House Cooking Wine

Appetizers, Brands, Holidays, Meat, Pies, Recipes, Tutorial, Wine

There are certain must-haves during the holiday season: Sugar cookies. Hot cocoa by the fire. A delicious slice of honey-baked ham. And in my house, meat pie! Meat pie is a wonderful staple from our lovely British friends across the pond. Despite its name, it is actually a surprisingly sweet dish. This year my friends …

Thanksgiving Essentials: Sweets & Drinks

Alcohol, Brands, Cake, Coffee, Creams, Dessert, Drinks, Entertaining, Holidays, Party Themes, Pies, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial, Wine

Thanksgiving is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning the menu! Sure, you’ve thought about the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. I wouldn’t even be surprised if you’ve got your eye on a special cranberry sauce recipe by this point. But what about the other Thanksgiving Day essentials that are less touted? …

Aldi Wine Advent Calendar: A Very Boozy Review & Giveaway

Alcohol, Brands, Drinks, Entertaining, Holidays, Product Reviews, Recipes, Spirits, Wine

Did your ears perk up when you first heard about Aldi’s Wine Advent Calendar last year? And then were you instantly crushed to find out it was only available in Europe? Me too, mon ami! Well, fret no more because our boozy prayers have been answered. The Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar has been …