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The Perfect Birthday Dinner: Rack of Lamb with Port-Rosemary Sauce
Yesterday was my birthday (yep, another year down… man, do they fly by these days or what?). My awesome bosses all told me to go home early since there was nothing pressing happening, so I decided to...
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Welcome Home!
Yes, it’s true. I am a lucky, lucky woman…. J's Shrimp and Scallop Risotto with Shitake Mushrooms and Asparagus.... Heaven in a bowl..... Paired with a 2009 Estate Grown Babcock Sauvignon Blanc, it is...
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Week 49: California Pinot Noir
It’s Monday again, which means it’s time to start another week of the CorkPopper Project. There are only a few weeks left, and this, I’m pretty sure, is going to be one of my favorites. California...
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2008 Babcock Rita’s Earth Pinot Noir
I know, I know. I’m behind on my posts. It’s been harder than expected to keep up with the CorkPopper Calendar this summer. But fear not. Though it may take me a few extra days, I will absolutely...
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Week 49: What to Eat with the 2008 Babcock Rita’s Earth Pinot Noir
California Pinot Noir was, as I expected, a fantastic week. All three wines were delicious (see the reviews here, here, and here), with the Babcock and Sean Minor wines making particularly great...
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A Journey to Mexico: Turkey with Red Mole
I grew up in Southern California, so Mexican food has been a constant in my life, a comfort. I realized, however, when trying to figure out what I wanted to cook for the second Project Food Blog...
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California Dreaming: A Three-Course Menu Inspired by California Wines (UPDATED)
J, I must say, has some fantastic college buddies (Williams ’98). Two such fellas were in town this weekend from Chicago and San Diego. Though the three of them had plans for a guys’ night out on the...
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An Autumn Feast…. And No, It’s Not Thanksgiving
This Autumn, more than any other that I can recall, I have, for whatever reason, been really excited about cooking. Maybe I’ve been inspired by the contents of my Farm Box each week. Maybe it’s been...
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The Santa Rita Hills Are Calling….
Soft rain sprinkled down on us as we loaded the car. Under normal circumstances, I’d be slightly worried to venture onto a Southern California freeway in the rain (as SoCal residents seem to become...
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The CorkPopper LocaPour Project: What to Eat with a Babcock Naughty Little...
Despite growing up with an extremely Catholic grandmother (think Mel Gibson but with the presence of mind to do her ranting in private) who never shied away from reminding me that my un-baptized soul...
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