Recipes

Nashville’s University School (USN) Evening Class Celebrates An Evening in Spain with a Paella Valenciana and Tapas Party!

As long as I can remember, I have always had a passion for cooking and eating paella. My Sicilian and North Delta Louisiana Heritage mixed… Read More »Nashville’s University School (USN) Evening Class Celebrates An Evening in Spain with a Paella Valenciana and Tapas Party!

When three “Southern Foodies” get together in the kitchen to cook and shake up a few cocktails, you just know it’s gonna be good! I’m… Read More »An Afternoon of Moonshine Cocktails & Southern Seared Scallops with Billy Kauffman of Short Mountain Distillery

Spring time (for me) means warm days, cool breezy nights and simple yet elegant evening dinners to pair with the warm weather ahead. Cold weather… Read More »Sip into Spring with Mezzacorona Pinot Noir Paired with Pan Roasted Salmon and Warm Lentil Salad!

Looking for something special to pair up with the most romantic day of the year? SCROLL DOWN TO THE END OF THIS POST TO READ… Read More »Enjoy Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day!

Our days at The Ranch have been busy and sometimes hectic! As “they” say: “The work’s not done ’til the paperwork is finished!” Between moving… Read More »Dinner at the Ranch: Enjoy Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken Breast Paired with the Bold PRIMUS Red Chilean Blend 2009

With the first sip, you will discover this is no ordinary Chardonnay! What flavors come to mind when I say “Chardonnay?” Buttery? Oaky? Mezzacorona 100%… Read More »Enjoy Mezzacorona Chardonnay with a Cool Mediterranean-Style Marinated Succulent Seafood Salad

Sommelier Heath Porter and Pit Master Chris Lilly put their skills together and treat us to surprising and uncommon pairings with WINE and BBQ. … Read More »Celebrate with BBQ & WINE Pairings hosted by Chris Lilly and Heath Porter at the 2012 2nd Annual Atlanta Food and Wine Festival