Excellent Chardonnay

Oh my! Cuvaison's 2009 Carneros Chardonnay is the perfect wine for the Spring weather rolling into the ATX. I picked it up at Central Market but am definitely going to buy a case of it for the summer.

From the winemaker Steven Rogstad: "My style and philosophy are based on expressing the unique character of our estate grapes and doing as little as possible to them. When one has such wonderful fruit to work with, that should be ones emphasis."

Winemaker's notes: Bright, light straw with crisp golden highlights. A nose of honeysuckle and beeswax nose with lush notes of white peach and pear blossom. Vibrant apricot and peach tones dominate this richly textured wine, backed by hints of nutmeg and toasty oak.

Girl Crush & Italian Food

I have a HUGE girl crush on Giada from the Food Network. Most of you know I have pretty severe ADD and have never been able to follow a recipe, especially without the institutional knowledge needed to do so. I have been recording Giada each week so I can see how she actual makes the dishes, like chopping, order of steps etc. I made shrimp and sausage cioppino last night and it was a big hit. I also learned I love cooking with wine so I can drink the leftover:)Hoping to learn some more Italian dishes to add to my small but expanding repertoire. Photo courtesy of the Food Network.

Girl's Weekend

I headed to Houston this weekend with one of my besties for some culture and to celebrate the birthday of one of my lonftime girlfriends. We started off the day with a trip to the Menil Collection. I love a couple rooms in the Cy Twombly Gallery (one pictured to the left) and always the Surrealist room in the main building.

We also visted Angora for a glass of wine, had great sushi and finished off the night at Houston's oldest bar (right photo). Overall a fabulous weekend!