photograph by Jeff Placzek ~Lost Angel ~ Mischief~ This is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Petite Sirah/ Sangiovese blend that tastes amazing with grilled steak. Nose: Aromatic characters of lilac precede the hearty characters of blueberry, cassis, raspberry and black cherry. Mouth: Floral properties embrace the brighter fruit of raspberry and cherry, while the dark fruit of blackberry…
Some of my best childhood memories involve long car trips with my parents. The music is what I remember most and, luckily for me, there was always plenty of Willie Nelson. “On the Road Again”, “Poncho and Lefty”, “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”: all classics songs from my personal soundtrack that no one is…
photograph by Jeff Placzek These steaks are very easy to make and have amazing flavor. Thanks for the recipe hubby. To make Fire Steaks… Simply marinade tender-cut steaks in: extra virgin olive oil Sriracha hot sauce kosher salt fresh ground pepper for a few hours or overnight. Grill over charcoal. ~Melissa
I would like to welcome my friend, and newspaper columnist for the Rochester Post Bulletin, back to ChinDeep! She has some fun, delicious tips and a recipe to share with us. EDIBLE FLOWERS~ Use edible flowers in your cooking and salads and your guests and family will think you’re a gourmet cook! In the past…
I would like to welcome my friend and fellow blogger, Rachel Heinrich, to ChinDeep! She’s the author of one of my favorite blogs, Ideas Baked Fresh by Smart Cookie, and is the person who inspired me to start my own Day Zero List. Some individuals seem to linger in family memories longer than others –…
The Blessing of the Maibock From the viewpoint of Dana Stenholtz One of the many ironies that make up my life is that I spend a good part of my free time hanging out at a brew pub, but I don’t drink beer. This isn’t just any bar, though. It’s Town Hall Brewery, and I…
“It’s Greek to Me” is one of my favorite Greek restaurants. WA Frost makes my absolute favorite Greek salad, but otherwise I get my Greek food at “It’s Greek to Me.” My friend Shelly expressed an interest in this restaurant on my facebook page this evening, so I told her I’d post my favorite recipe…
~tea with toast and jam~ One of my favorite teatime treats is a big mug of black tea, a thick slice of well-buttered, homemade toasted bread, and homemade jam. My favorite jams are made by my friend Maria Denise Davis. She’s a talented quilter and has also mastered the art of canning. While she was…
~farm house spinach quiche~ This is one of the easiest quiches I’ve ever made. I used a short cut…already made pie crust. Pillsbury makes such a good one, I’m sure I’ll keep this recipe in my bag of tricks. This would be a perfect addition to an impromptu breakfast, brunch, or tea! preheat oven to…
~rose geranium butter cake~ This recipe was inspired by my friend Bonnie’s chocolate rose geranium cake. We use to make them at the tearoom and I remember a day when we were hosting a special tea and every available surface was covered with them! We still laugh about that. I walked into the kitchen and…