New recipes, August 6. 2014

Grilled Breaf with Eggplant and Basil from the August 2014 Bon Appétit, and Grilled Okra and Hot Peppers from the July/August 2014 Eating Well. Both are great! We give the okra a 5, and the eggplant a 4. Served with roast pork loin.

Wine: Wild Thing 2013 Rendezvous Rosé

New recipes, February 3, 2013

From the February 2013 Bon Appétit, Lettuce Hearts with Shaved Hazelnuts, and Beef with Wild Mushrooms. We give the salad a 4, and the beef a 5!! Don't let the simple name fool you--the beef is spectacular! The secret is in the reduction of the sauce. And you can always find a use for the onions that contribute so much flavor but don't make it into the final product--we had them in scrambled eggs this morning!

Wine: Chateau Lirac 2007--a wonderful match!