Wine and food

I think everyone over thinks what food it will go with a particular type of wine.  While many will tell you there are hard a fast rules, it is up to you to have a wine that you like.  You want the wine to complement the food and not over power it. There are times that I will use a red wine where normally a white would be the choice. But that is my preference. Always use a good wine and treat it right. Let it breath before you serve it.  Using a good to great wine does not always mean an expensive one.

Here is a great resource for you. Check out this site.

http://www.wineandleisure.com/foodpairing.html

The site will give you everything you need to figure out what  wine you want to try. If you find a "go to" wine that you really like, then stick with it.  The Wine Police don't need to know!

Baked Brie

If you like Baked Brie here are some ideas that you may want to try.

Top the brie with a cranberry and rosemary syrup. It is easy to make and if you add walnuts you great a little crunch. 

Try cutting just top rind off before you top it.  Some people like the rind, I do not. I do find that if you leave the side rind on it helps when serving.  It gives more structure to the cheese.

Loretta's Eggs with a Kick

A friend of mine suggested this idea and it was very tasty.

2 Poached eggs

1 piece of buttered toast

2 small slices of thin ham

2 tablespoons of Queso or other spicy cheese sauce

Combine all of the above similar to an eggs Benedict - toast then ham then eggs and cover with sauce. quick and easy and very tasty.

Thanks Loretta!