Julia Child said more than once that “wine is meant to be with food – that’s the point of it.” The Crush on This crew heartily agrees! In the past few months, Allison and I have prepped an array of foods and sipped luscious wines that complement each bite. Enjoy each entertaining and informative episode linked below and let me know your favorite wine and food pairings – I’m guessing you’ll have more than one!
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When we think about what wine to pair with our favorite pizza, the possibilities are endless. But often we have the same pizza and the same wine despite the fact that there are many many other combinations to love. In this episode, we break out of the rut and offer some unexpected wine and pizza pairings that you’ll want to try for yourself.
Ravioli is a classic Italian dish. Made of pasta parcels stuffed with cheese and a wide array of fillings, ravioli is almost always served with pasta sauce. Whether it’s creamy like Alfredo or tomato-based like a marinara, both white and red wines are luscious pairings. But how do we decide which wines to pour? The Crush on This has done the research!
Come on over for brunch! We’re having two favorite egg dishes, but not serving sparkling wine sippers this time around. The Crush on This crew are pouring different wines at brunch and we suggest a few surprising egg and wine choices you’ll love.
The beauty of pairing wine and food is how a successful pairing can be symbiotic. The wine can bring out flavors in the food. The food can bring out flavors in the wine. They can bring out the best in each other, tasting better together than apart. But there are some foods that are notorious for being difficult to pair with wine. Think artichokes, asparagus, tomatoes, vinaigrette, fennel, and others. Luckily we are here to share some wine options for these challenging foods. Enjoy!
Champagne is a wine of celebration. It is often saved for special occasions. But Champagne is not just for toasting at special events, holidays, or festivities and it’s not just an aperitif wine to enjoy before dinner. It is the perfect choice to enjoy with an evening meal. Surprised? Champagne is incredibly diverse and can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes, even fast food and other casual bites. Enjoy the episode that also includes Christine Campbell.
