This month with the French Winophiles we focused on picking cheese to serve with French wine. We started with two bottles, a Pomerol red wine and a rosé from Coteaux du Vendômois. Disclosure: the wines discussed in this article were provided as complimentary samples. We had a fun assignment this month, “picking cheese to serve with…
Cheesy Beef Casserole with Wine from Côtes de Bordeaux #winophiles
Today we are talking about wines from the Côtes de Bordeaux region of France with the French Winophiles. I am sharing my recipe for Cheesy Beef Casserole along with other pairings that I tried. Disclosure: the wines were provided as complimentary samples. Today I am joining my fellow French Winophiles in exploring the Côtes de Bordeaux region. I prepared…
Bordeaux Braised Beef #Winophiles
It’s getting to be the season to cook things low and slow! And what more elegant way to do so than by braising some beef in a Bordeaux. That’s how we rolled for this French #Winophiles visit to the famous Bordeaux region, with this delicious Bordeaux Braised Beef recipe. Bordeaux is such a famous region,…
Gruyere Burger and a Bordeaux for #winePW
This month’s Wine Pairing Weekend event is nestled between two big patriotic celebrations–our American 4th of July, and France’s Bastille Day on July 14. When Michelle from the Rockin Red Blog suggested that we choose some combination of American and French food and wine pairings, I knew the direction I would take right away. Making a simple meal a…