Month: July 2026
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Summer Sips Series: Pinot Grigio vs. Pinot Gris — What’s the Difference?
Many wine drinkers use Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris interchangeably. Technically, they’re the same grape. The difference comes down to style. Pinot Grigio is usually light, crisp, and refreshing. Pinot Gris tends to be richer, fuller-bodied, and more fruit-forward. Both make excellent summer wines. If you’re looking for a bottle to enjoy on the porch,…
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Summer Sips Series: Cava — The Affordable Summer Sparkler You Should Know
When people think of sparkling wine, they usually think of Champagne. Or maybe Prosecco. But there’s another sparkling wine that deserves your attention. Cava. Made in Spain using the same traditional method as Champagne, Cava delivers crisp bubbles, refreshing acidity, and excellent food-pairing ability—often at a fraction of the price. That’s why it’s one of…
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Garden to Plate: Fresh Basil, Caprese Salad and Dry Rosé
One of the best things about summer is stepping into the garden and finding ingredients that are ready to become dinner—or in this case, a perfect afternoon snack. For the first installment of my Garden to Plate series, I harvested fresh basil from our garden and used it to make one of my favorite warm-weather…
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Garden to Plate: Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Scape Pesto Zoodles and Sauvignon Blanc
There is something especially satisfying about building a meal around ingredients that were growing in your garden just a short time earlier. For the latest installment of my Garden to Plate series, I used two fresh ingredients from our garden—garlic scapes and zucchini—to make grilled shrimp with garlic scape pesto “zoodles.” I paired the dish…