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Recipe List:
A quick guide to all our blogged about recipes. It’s an ongoing work in progress!
Roasted Italian Chickpea, Kale, Carrot, & Leek, Quinoa Soup
Change up your soup night with this healthy option.
Maple Crisp Apple, Celery & Quinoa Bowl with Cranberries & Almonds
You can serve this crisp, mouthwatering dish as a bowl or a side dish. Either way you will go back for more.
Polenta With Cannellini Beans And Kale
Did you know polenta is rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber and gluten free? Now it’s time to jazz it up!
Curried Couscous, with Maple Glazed Acorn Squash and Broccoli
Elevate your bowl game with this dish!
Amazing Vegan Pozole
This is a tasty, easy, non-labor intensive meal that will satisfy you on a chilly night.
Navigating Through Life With Navigator Cab
UNDER $30 There is not a better bargain for your buck wine out there. AND its dangerously delicious.
Vegan Mayo
Trust me, this one is good. I’ve tried making mayo many different ways and I have finally workout the kinks.
Quick and Easy Hummus
A quick, and easy, way to make your own hummus. You can have fun and make this your own.
Albert Bichot Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay
UNDER $28 An delicious French Chardonnay that gives you a great balance of citrus fruits and oaky butter.
Simi Cabernet Sauvignon
UNDER $25 An impressive Cabernet Sauvignon that is easy to drink yet still full of body.
Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc
UNDER $13 Great barging for a NZ Sauv Blanc that is crisp, clean, dry, with a nice taste of citrus minerals.
Raventos i Blanc de Nit Rosé
UNDER $29 Elegant, bubbly, notes of red fruit with a little green apple.
Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
UNDER $17 Filled with tropical flavors, this is one of the most flavorful wines I have tried to date.
J. De Villebois Sauvignon Blanc
UNDER $17 If you like Sauvignon Blancs, this is your bottle. It is a little tough to get though.
Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc
UNDER $24 A well balanced dry, slightly acidic, light, New Zealand Sauv Blanc.
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Honig Cabernet Sauvignon
UNDER $40 An excellent rich dark fruit Cabernet Sauvignon with a smooth finish.
Black Bean, Broccoli, Cheese Braid
A quick, easy, and savory dish that can easily be made vegan.
Biscay Baie Sauvignon Blanc
UNDER $30 but frequently on sale for $13! A soft, flavorful, French Sauvignon Blanc
Golden Beet and Chickpea Balsamic salad
Salads can get boring, and sometimes leave you still feeling hungry. This is one of favorite salads of all time.
La Vieille Ferme Rosé
UNDER $12 A really nice, simple, summer fruit, Rosé with a great price point!
Red Wine List:
A quick guide to all our blogged about RED WINE in one organized list. It’s an ongoing work in progress!
Rosé & Bubbly Wine List:
A quick guide to all our blogged about ROSÉ & BUBBLY wines in one organized list. It’s an ongoing work in progress!
White Wine List:
A quick guide to all our blogged about WHITE WINES in one organized list. It’s an ongoing work in progress!
All Blogged about Wine & Spirits List:
A quick guide to all our blogged about wines and spirits in one organized list. It’s an ongoing work in progress!
Diatom Oak-less Chardonnay
UNDER $26 The perfect bottle for anyone who has said they would like a buttery chardonnay that is not too oaky
Le Ragnaie Troncone
UNDER $22 An excellent choice and price for a red wine that is fruit forward but not at all sweet.
Bodega Garzon Albarino
UNDER $20 This bottle of wine is what this club is all about! If you like white wine give this bottle a try.
Oliver Winery Cherry Moscato
UNDER $11 It was a pleasant surprise. Where was this when Strawberry Hill was the only thing in my budget as a young drinker?
Mastroberardino Falanghina Del Sannio
UNDER $25 A great alternative to a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio drinker.
Another Vietti and It’s Very Nice
UNDER $30 A baby Barolo. The older the age of the bottle the smoother the experience.
Cotton Candy
UNDER $20 A fun, bright choice for any day drinking celebration, or casual gathering.
Marcel Melbec
UNDER $15 the easiest wine you will ever drink. Might be too easy to drink for some.
Lovely Lola
UNDER $22 I’m going to make this so easy on you, just buy this bottle of wine. You’re welcome.
Picked the Lane with Whitehall Lane
UNDER $40 Wow! This is a good one! Not too fruit forward with a really nice mild oak finish.
Bravo for Paolo Scavino Barolo
UNDER $60 A lighter wine that is still full of flavor. If you are looking for a less expensive option try their Barbera d’Alba for only $22!
Greatness in Details
UNDER $40 Worth every penny! Details is a full bodied fruit forward bold Cabernet Sauvignon that will not disappoint your palate.
Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
UNDER $20 Excellent price point for this very flavorful bottle of wine.
Answer The Calling
UNDER $45 This is not a weak Pinot Noir. There is so much more body and structure to The Calling than your average Pinot Noir.
Layers of Greatness in Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon
UNDER $50 Medium bodied, bold and elegant.
Viva Vina Robles
UNDER $25 The amazing price point has nothing to do with how much I love this bottle of wine.
Fascinated with Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
UNDER $60 Beautiful color, beautiful body, beautiful long finish.
Family Night with Frank Family Vineyards
UNDER $70 I only blog about wines I like so I might say most of the bottle on my blog are great but this bottle might be one of my all time favorite Cabs.
J Vineyard Pinot Noir Made Me One Happy Wife.
UNDER $40 I think this is a clean simple example of a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
Adulting with Mondavi Cab
UNDER $50 I feel like a real adult paying more than $15 for a bottle of Robert Mondavi wine.
The Prisoner Wine Company keeps me coming back.
UNDER $60 Something different than The Prisoner Wine Company’s Red Blend and it’s just as great!
Simply Wowed, by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon
UNDER $70 If you have seen Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon but haven’t tried it, I would say it’s a good one.
Not Just Justin
UNDER $80 I know it sounds pricy for a brand that you have probably already tried and paid about $35 bucks for, but the winemakers at Justin have put silk in a bottle with Isosceles.
Test Drive Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon
UNDER $35 If Coca-Cola was a wine this would be it.
We All Need a Long Walk in the Meadow
Under $50 If you like a little more body and bite to your Pinot Noir this is your bottle. Long Meadow Ranch really stands out with this bottle of a more dry and acidic Pinot that what most people are used to.
Making Memories With Unity
UNDER $55 Incredible quality and a perfect example of a bold, smooth and simply excellent Cabernet.
Roll Out the Red Carpet for 19 Crimes Cali Red
UNDER $15 If you are a fan of any of the Caymus wines this is right up your alley for a fraction of the price.
Red Schooner & The Fantastic Voyage
UNDER $50. If you think Caymus is too sweet try Red Schooner Voyage 9. It’s everything you love about a bottle of Caymus with not so much of that sweet taste to it.
Whitehaven Reserved with Greg
UNDER $50. Whitehaven is known for their fair priced Sauvignon Blanc, but did you know they have a Reserve edition?
No Doubt with a Bottle of Daou
Under $30 & Worth every penny! Dry but not too dry, full bodied yet soft and easy to drink.
You Can’t Miss with Stag’s Leap Artemis
UNDER $75 or only $45 for a half bottle. This is a true, pure, no bull, and very bold Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mount Veeder Winery Explodes With Flavor
UNDER $50 or a half bottle for under $30. This a real bargain buy. I know I say that often with a lot of my reviews but I really mean it with Mount Veeder Winery.
Prisoner 2019
UNDER $50 or under $40 for a half bottle. A very well known and popular red blend, that’s artwork pushes the boundaries just as much as its taste.
Decoy Lures Me In
UNDER $25 You may have already been enticed by this nice bottle Decoy Cabernet, but if you have not allow to fall into the temptation.
Sequoia Grove
UNDER $50 If you are looking for a something with balance, then grab a bottle of Sequoia Grove. If words like savory and chewy are buzz words to your ears, when you are looking for a wine. Then grab a bottle of Sequoia Grove!
Belle Glos Clark & Telegraph
UNDER $50 You just cannot go wrong with Belle Glos. All their wines are exceptional.
Résonance Resonates well on the Palate
UNDER $40 If you are a Pinot Noir fan, please do yourself a favor, and let your palate dance with the taste of cherries and currants that will surprise you from your first sip of Résonance.
Rays of Light with Raymond
UNDER $50 This Cabernet Sauvignon is as rich and full-bodied as its label. I am excited to try more from their vineyard.
Juggernaut
Under $25 A true definition to it’s name. Juggernaut is a big Pinot Noir that packs a punch.
Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is Magnifico!
UNDER $70 Velvet and soft, yet traces of spice, this wine is a must try if you like something nice!
Amor for Cecilia Beretta Amarone
UNDER $20 If you love intense flavors and dry this is your bottle!
Olé Koyle!
UNDER $20 You need this in your life! If you are a fan of any of the popular Sauvignon Blanc’s out there, Koyle Costa La Flor, is MUST!
Coach Insignia
UNDER $125 It’s fancy and spectacular! It’s pricy. It is straight up country club top dollar, but you won’t be disappointed. Take your time with this one because it needs a minute to open up. Once it has been decanted, brace yourself for a full bodied, yet elegant experience.
Cheers to a Great Cause
UNDER $20 WOW! This bottle is everything I love in a bottle! If you look at this bottle and think fresh, refreshing, or peachy, then you exactly on the right track.
Groth and The Monk
UNDER $75 There is nothing like a great bottle of wine paired with the perfect book.
Mexican Picadillo
There are several ways to make this savory dish. My favorite is Mexican style.
Vegan Mushroom bourguignon
A savory, hearty and delicious dish! I promise you won’t miss the meat.