Category Archives: Sandy’s Table

Discada & 2017 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Valpolicella Nanfrè

The introductory text and photo to this recipe seduced me: “This savory, spicy dish is essentially a stir-fry made for meat-lovers.” OK, sounds good to me!  But then this, “A great, hearty meal to serve for a crowd…”  OK, pump … Continue reading

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Mojito Marinated Grilled Chicken w/ 2019 Vista Sauvignon Blanc Reserve

KISS. Keep it simple stupid!  Do you know how many times I heard that when I was in Basic Training at FT. Jackson, SC.?  Let me spare you the mystery.  The Army was/is world class in dropping its instruction to the lowest … Continue reading

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Shrimp & Sausage Stew w/ 2019 François Cazin Cheverney Rouge “Le Petit Chambord”

Memorial Day weekend?  With three days of rain and 46° air temp, we have regressed into “stew season”.  Well… not all the way back into snow-beating-against-the-window-pane-throw-a-log-on-the-fire stew season.  I was looking for a “transitional” recipe.  A dish that was satisfying, but not lie-on-the-couch-after-dinner-can’t-move satisfying.  This … Continue reading

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Hard Cider Braised Bratwursts & Dr. H. Thanisch Riesling ’17

Call me lazy, but come the cooler weather “in-door” season, I love recipes that use slow cookers, dutch ovens or single-skillets.  There is perception that there is a simplicity to the assembly, prep and cooking.  I’m all for that!  And … Continue reading

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