Uncorked: French Wine

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and the race to find the perfect wine to get into a romantic mind-set is near the finish line. Try these wines from acclaimed Rhone Valley winery E. Guigal to bring to a romantic dinner or quiet night in at home to set the mood. 

Recipe: Butternut Squash, Sausage and Lentil Soup

There's something about the cold that make me crave soup.  I whipped out my cookbook with 300 Sensational Soups and flipped through the pages to find something yummy.  Recently, I've been trying to cook a little bit healthier at home so I was in-between the Beer and Cheese Soup, which sounded amazing, and the Lentil Soup with Roasted Vegetables and Sausage.  I opted for the healthy option with lentils.  Not only is this soup healthy, but it is delicious.  I changed the recipe a bit.  Here's my version below.  

Uncorked: Books and Bottles

Francis Ford Coppola Winery has a fun new program called Books & Bottles.

Eating Around Town: The Chickery

The Chickery, located in Dupont Circle, is now serving their signature flash-fried Rotisserie Chicken Sandwiches (#RFC)!!

National Soup Month: French Onion

Soup soothes the soul.  This is one of my favs!

Uncorked: Wine for Valentine's Day

Celebrate your love with 7 Moons, a new red wine made for the moonlight. Wine and romance go hand in hand, and just in time for the holiday, 7 Moons has released a new 2016 vintage.

Thinking of Drinking: Blood Orange Old Fashioned

Celebrate Friday with Blood Orange Old Fashioned from POV.  Cheers to the weekend!

What I'm Eating: Comforting Baked Potato Soup

Cold weather calls for a comforting and creamy bowl of soup. One of my favorites is baked potato. Try my comforting recipe below.  You can find this recipe and more in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.  

What did you drink on NYE?

Piper-Heidsieck's signature cuvée was perfect to ring in the New Year.  It is a non-vintage champagne that attests to its rich blend of 100 crus. This charming creation is great for any celebration.  Welcome 2018.

Happy New Year!

Trying to take a photo of 9 littles

2017 was quite the year... I've had better.  Very hopeful that 2018 will bring happiness and delicious meals to everyone.  Cheers!