I love going to wineries and vineyards. Not just because I love wine, but I also really get into the stories behind the select wines – who are the makers, what was the motivation behind their winemaking path, what drought or flood did they overcome that impacted the grapes and … [Read more...] about Black winemakers you should know (and enjoy their wines!)
In the kitchen
A Taco Tuesday Twist: Ahi Tuna Tacos
Taco Tuesday ya'll! I love a good taco, so prepare for a series of more my taco favorites in future posts. Today I want to share my delicious ahi tuna tacos. (Also prepare for ahi tuna showing up again, another favorite of mine!) Over the past few years, I’ve moved from … [Read more...] about A Taco Tuesday Twist: Ahi Tuna Tacos
What I’m sipping: Summer Mint 16
I started making this during the summer of 2016, and ever since, it’s been my favorite refreshing cocktail. Good for outdoor chillin’ or daytime drinkin.’ Ingredients: Vodka (I use Ketel One or Tito’s) Tonic or diet tonic Fresh mint Many squeezes of fresh lime or … [Read more...] about What I’m sipping: Summer Mint 16
Pan seared garlic butter steak
...with a rich and creamy whisky/cognac sauce, yum! It took me awhile to figure out how to pan sear a perfect steak without setting off allllll of the smoke alarms in my house. Pro tip: make sure that steak is dried all the way out before putting it on a cast iron … [Read more...] about Pan seared garlic butter steak