Wines from Rioja are like no others. It was September 2003, post 9/11 but pre diaper and shoe bombs, and my first trip to Europe. We picked Barcelona as if we knew better. Why not? It still had Roman ruins and was on the Mediterranean Ocean. The size was manageable …
This week it is Rascal Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The wine is all pinot noir. It is nice and light, though technically medium bodied. If a cold white or rosé isn’t your jam, this is great for a warm summer evening. You could even chill this one slightly. It is a little …
This one is soooo good. It is a vegan-friendly red wine from California and it is not to be missed. It is warm, jammy, and full of JUICE! Tierra Divina Vineyards Reds, hailing from Lodi which is always a good sign. (Have you ever had a bad bottle from Lodi? Me neither.) …
Late summer days in San Sebastián, Spain, feasting on local fresh food and (re)discovering cider. You may not be able to go to Spain, like my favorite “gastricons” Margarita or Shannon, did but it can be brought to you with this vegan Isastegi Cider from the Basque region. Perfect picnic time! …
It is officially autumn and that means RAMEN! Here are some easy vegan recipes from around the ‘net that I have personally enjoyed. Please let me know what your favorite vegan ramen recipes are in the comments section below. There are many options on the internet for vegan ramen recipes, …
The weekend is coming up and maybe you’ve discovered that I enjoy some wine. Usually just a little, but sometimes it’s hot and I am drinking a wonderful white wine. Before I know it, the sun is coming up in my friend’s living room. My mouth is dry and icky. …
Sometimes there are things in this world that can surprise. And for there to be a white vegan wine that I, Reverend Jeff, is well, nuts. The Vivanco 13 Rioja could be considered a red wine drinkers’ white. This vegan wine has the full body of a nice tempranillo with …
The magical chocolate brownie. The thing of tales. The first food to become a counterculture phenomenon. It can carry THC and it can carry loads of calories. The first “edible”. There are plenty of sites to tell you about the THC* so let’s not worry about that. Here you have …
Did you think that Trader Joe’s was never going to have a vegan wine in the review? Well, this time we have one, Cocobon 2013! Finally, a wine that is easy to find and definitely vegan-friendly. This VERY drinkable red blend, which contains Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Merlot grapes, hails from …
Oh, the weekends leading up to Labor Day are so fraught. Fraught with perfecting the end of summer cocktail recipe! Nothing says summer more to country folks like us as watermelon, barbecues, swimming pools, and ice-cold cocktails. After many failed and a few successful attempts, Gastro Chic‘s Marcy took me on a …
