http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983941/romantic-valentines-dinner-coq-au-vin-recipe Coq au vin is the perfect dish for an impressive and romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in, especially when paired with the perfect wine. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/983941/romantic-valentines-dinner-coq-au-vin-recipe Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Karen Miner Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/806331/expert-wine-and-food-picks-for-your-election-night-entertaining Whether this year's election night is a cause for celebration or the creator of four years of angst, throwing an election night party is the best way to spend the nail-biting hours leading up to the announcement of our new president. You may be surprised to learn that your political party affiliation not only holds a specific stand on national issues, it also says a lot about your wine preferences. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/806331/expert-wine-and-food-picks-for-your-election-night-entertaining Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Wine & Cocktail Recipes Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960819/warm-weather-wines-you-should-be-sipping Some wines are better than others for drinking in warm weather, like rose and viognier. Read on to learn more about some lesser-known varietals that are perfect for sipping in the sun and what to eat with them. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960819/warm-weather-wines-you-should-be-sipping Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Karen Miner Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961149/national-wine-day-wines-from-california-to-france Whether you're heading to a picnic or sitting down with friends for a leisurely evening, wine can be a great addition to the fun. For National Wine Day, SheKnows has a few ideas for how you can celebrate! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961149/national-wine-day-wines-from-california-to-france Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Wine & Cocktail Recipes Patricia Conte Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:51:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850429/holiday-wine-pairings The holidays are filled with family gatherings and lots of food. Whether you traditionally serve tamales, latkes, or ham, there is likely a wine that goes best with each option. A properly paired wine list will ensure that your food tastes its best. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850429/holiday-wine-pairings Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Alicia French Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:10:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/847195/italian-wine-and-food-pairings-for-the-holidays Choosing wines for the holidays is a challenge. Holiday foods are richer and quite varied: rich, savory appetizers, dishes that combine sweet and savory flavors and many different desserts. So what wines can you pair with all these foods? And how can you make sure the wines appeal to everyone? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/847195/italian-wine-and-food-pairings-for-the-holidays Food & Recipes Entertaining Viktorija Todorovska Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/846585/perfect-italian-food-and-wine-pairings Italian wines are made to go with food. They have high acidity, which causes our mouths to salivate, cleansing the palate and preparing us for the next bite. So, enjoying Italian wines with food is a real treat for the taste buds. And, of course, the best food pairings for Italian wines are Italian foods. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/846585/perfect-italian-food-and-wine-pairings Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Viktorija Todorovska Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:32:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/846979/a-thanksgiving-wine-list-and-festive-cocktails Whether you like to have a good glass of wine with your turkey or you need something a bit stronger to survive your crazy family, this wine and cocktail list will fit all of your needs. Mix up a few of these cocktail recipes and relax -- you only have to do this one time per year. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/846979/a-thanksgiving-wine-list-and-festive-cocktails Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Wine & Cocktail Recipes Alicia French Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841117/tips-for-pairing-chocolates-and-wine Chocolate comes in many varieties much like wine. Many people can't imagine pairing chocolate with a fine wine, but the complexity and differences of both can make for an exciting, flavorful match. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841117/tips-for-pairing-chocolates-and-wine Food & Recipes Entertaining Heather Barnett Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/840969/best-chocolates-for-white-wines What’s more satisfying than a glass of white wine accompanied by a piece of decadent chocolate? Read on to find out the best chocolates for white wines. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/840969/best-chocolates-for-white-wines Food & Recipes Entertaining Wendy Marie Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/840967/best-chocolates-for-red-wines Take your next glass of red wine to another level of enjoyment by savoring it with chocolate. Life just got sweeter. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/840967/best-chocolates-for-red-wines Food & Recipes Entertaining Wendy Marie Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827191/best-easter-food-and-wine-pairings Whether you’re having an Easter brunch or afternoon Easter feast, we’ve got the best wine selections to pair with your Easter recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827191/best-easter-food-and-wine-pairings Food & Recipes Michele Borboa, MS Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:25:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819337/Expert-entertaining-Thanksgiving-wine-pairings No matter what you are serving this Thanksgiving, you can find the perfect wine to complement the flavor. Check out these suggestions for Thanksgiving wine pairings. Consider serving both a red and a white wine with the meal, and a different wine to pair with your dessert. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819337/Expert-entertaining-Thanksgiving-wine-pairings Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Wine & Cocktail Recipes Kori Ellis Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814454/best-spring-cheeses-1 Yes, even cheese is seasonal. Some bolder, rich cheeses are perfect to warm you in winter while other lighter, milder cheeses are ideal on a sunny spring day in the park. A few delicious spring cheeses paired with a nice bottle of refreshingly crisp wine along with a tasty selection of cured meats and marinated olives give you a fun weekend treat that you’ll want to take to the park or sit on the patio to eat. Here are the best in-season spring cheeses. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814454/best-spring-cheeses-1 Food & Recipes Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Spring Recipes Diana De Cicco Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813982/spring-wines-for-easter-1 With the delicious selection of spring reds, whites, sparkling and sweet wines, you can pair every course of your Easter dinner with a complementary sip. Here are our Easter wine pairing suggestions. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813982/spring-wines-for-easter-1 Food & Recipes Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Diana De Cicco Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814426/how-to-plan-a-quick-and-easy-party-menu-1 Whether you have a group of friends unexpectedly dropping in or you simply want to throw a last-minute get-together, having an action plan for quick and easy food and drinks will make your party an enviable affair. A tasty selection of convenient ingredients and great wines will give you an impressive party menu that can effortlessly elevate the occasion, even with few minutes to spare. Here’s how to plan your next impromptu need for party fare. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/814426/how-to-plan-a-quick-and-easy-party-menu-1 Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813567/pairing-seafood-and-wine-1 Recent decades have seen an ever-burgeoning number of wine-savvy Americans. Likewise, the number of different wines available to them is constantly increasing, as wine makers continually come up with new ideas for every step of wine production, and vineyards take root in parts of the world that were previously devoid of viniculture. For those reasons and others, many of the old rules in the world of wine are constantly being updated. Particularly, the conventional rules of pairing seafood and wine are changing, giving you more choices than ever to please your palate and impress your dinner guests. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813567/pairing-seafood-and-wine-1 Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Wine & Cocktail Recipes Ralph Brennan Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:40:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813129/valentine-s-day-seductive-chocolate-and-wine-pairings-1 Forgo the crowded restaurants and date-night hot spots and spend this Valentine's Day curled up with your lover nibbling premium chocolate and sipping fine wine. With their seductive complexities, chocolate and wine prove to be a sexy and heart-warming pair. Best yet, cuddling together sharing love, chocolate and wine isn't just romantic, it's good for the health of your heart. Here are the most luscious chocolate and wine pairings and the reasons a steamy, dreamy evening of chocolate and wine tasting is a heart-healthy combination. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813129/valentine-s-day-seductive-chocolate-and-wine-pairings-1 Food & Recipes Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Michele Borboa, MS Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/300998/5-quick-tips-for-picking-the-ultimate-thanksgiving-wine Get five quick tips for choosing a terrific Thanksgiving wine. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/300998/5-quick-tips-for-picking-the-ultimate-thanksgiving-wine Holidays & Seasons Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/806734/affordable-thanksgiving-wines The right wines can make your Thanksgiving meal even more delicious and celebratory. Here are the best wines to pair with your succulent turkey dinner - all under $20. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/806734/affordable-thanksgiving-wines Holidays & Seasons Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips Diana De Cicco Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811457/choosing-wines-to-enjoy-with-thanksgiving-dinner Choosing Thanksgiving wine pairings is easy! Why? Because it's hard to make a bad choice. Simply picking your favorite wines to share with your guests on this special day will make them thankful. We have some ideas for you, too! http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811457/choosing-wines-to-enjoy-with-thanksgiving-dinner Holidays & Seasons Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors