A Basic Wine and Protein Pairing Guide

While I was with Mandy on air, we discussed how to pair wines with entrées and other foods. Here is a simple guide to start with as you plan your holiday menu. These are simply suggestions and are not hard rules...let your palate be your guide! iamthewineyogi.com If you are looking for a basic wine…

Shark Coochie and Holiday Party Wines

Building the Perfect Cheese and Shark Coochie...*cough*, I Mean, Charcuterie Board (and some fun family recipes to inspire you) Jump to Recipes If your holiday season includes serving as host to family and friends, or if you are like my family and simply like to graze while enjoying time together as a family, a well-constructed…

Thirsty Thanksgiving with Mandy Connell and Honoring All Those Who Serve…a Veteran’s Day Thirsty Thursday

Where has this year gone? I can't believe I am already decorating for, yes, you guessed it, for Buddy the Elf (who I am pretty sure is a long lost brother of mine) to make his appearance. While I am all about SANTA! given my Elven heritage, I also decorate for Thanksgiving (picture proves it!)…

The Food

Rack of Lamb, Frenched On today's Thirst Thursday segment, we will be grilling up some lamb chops. I will be grilling on my Le Creuset grill pan because it's cold out there! I will top with The French Kitchen's Maître D' butter and serving them with TFK's Potato Daphinoise and sautéed spinach (by the way,…

Thirsty Thursday Chats Passover and Easter: Wines and Foods to Delight and Grace Your Holiday Table

As part of my monthly segment on 850 KOA with The Mandy Connell Show, we are once again turning our attention to holiday wines and the foods that love them. This time, we are taking a look at options for your Passover or Easter holiday scene. Since both holidays were severely limited in 2020 due…