Food & Wine — Side Dish

Serves 4 *Vegetarian 2 Medium Turnips 2 Medium Rutabagas 2-3 Large Carrots 1 Large Red Onion 2 tbsp of Olive Oil 1 tbsp of Dried Thyme Salt & Pepper to taste Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Peel the Turnips, Rutabagas and carrots. Then, cut roughly into 1.5-2 pieces. Peel the onion leaving root end intact, then quarter. Add all the vegetables to a large bowl, drizzle olive oil and sprinkle the salt & pepper. Toss the vegetables until they are entirely coated. Then, transfer to a cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet into the oven uncovered and roast for...

Some of the world's greatest wines are sweet. No, we are not referencing wines that have been altered with levels of sugar or halted fermentation to achieve sweetness. We are  talking about Sauternes, a golden colored, sweet French wine from the Bordeaux region. Drive about 25 miles southeast towards the Graves appellation, there are two neighboring sub-regions, Barsac and Sautneres.  These two regions are along side the Garonne and the Ciron tributary. The two rivers provide an unique microclimate along with the morning fogs and warm afternoons. The water of the Ciron is cooler than the Garonne, thus in the...

Since grilling season is still underway, throw some nectarines on the heat while you've got the coals burning. This is an excellent salad to prelude any grilled main course. This salad combines ripe fruit flavors with a touch of smoke from the grilled nectarines, combined with the creamy and crispness of the fried goat cheese. The dressing rounds out the palate with it's tangy citrus dressing. These flavors compliment wines perfectly. An aromatic Rosé or a delightful a Sparkling to pair with your salad. Salad Ingredients: Spring Mix Lettuce 1 or 2 Nectarines Thinly sliced Red Onion to taste Pistachios, roasted and...

Plaza Mayor, Madrid When you come to Madrid you will finally understand why Madrid is the center of Spain. The Puerta del Sol Gate of the Sun is a busy square located in the middle of the city. This is exactly 0 kilometers of the network of Spanish roads. In fact, there is actually a plaque on the square that symbolizes the 0 starting point. It is in Madrid where we start our journey of discovering Spanish food and wine. Just a few minutes walking distance southwest of the square is another famous structure called Plaza Mayor. Finished in 1619,...