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Raegan
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Ingredients Matter
Fresh ingredients and how you prepare them matters for a traditional Greek salad, which is perfect for summer meals.
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Raegan
Sep 4, 20223 min read
I’ve never been one to follow the rules…
Learn from my blind rosé tasting experience.
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Raegan
Jun 20, 20221 min read
Slap an Egg on It! Pulled Pork
What to do with pulled pork leftovers? Slap an egg on it!!
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Raegan
Jun 5, 20221 min read
Summertime Cocktail Time!
What a better way to kick off summer (16 days early) than with a margarita? And here's my delicious margarita cheat - agave wine...
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Raegan
May 1, 20224 min read
Backyard Barrel Tasting
It was time to take Bartlo’s Backyard on the road, so when Loudoun Wine Association announced its Loudoun Barrel Tasting event, I...
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Raegan
Apr 24, 20222 min read
Books & Brews: The Molecule of More
Welcome to my new series of Perfect Pairs - Books and Brews! In a delicious irony, I pair The Molecule of More with an Italian Peroni. ...
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Raegan
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Happy Easter!
It’s a wonderful day to celebrate with family and friends. Everyone is excited to welcome Spring into their homes. There’s always lots...
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Raegan
Apr 10, 20224 min read
Let’s Start from the Very Beginning
On Friday, I took my mom to Old Town Alexandria with the purpose of wine hunting at Wine Gallery 108. We got a little sidetracked,...
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Raegan
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Armadillo Eggs with Furnace Mountain Red
Inquiring minds want to know about this perfect pair. These are bacon wrapped armadillo eggs paired with 8 Chains North’s Furnace...
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Raegan
Apr 6, 20222 min read
"If it’s not Scottish, it’s CRAP!"
I still laugh when I watch that Mike Meyers SNL segment. A couple years ago, I began exploring my family’s Scottish heritage. I enjoyed...
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Raegan
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Meet Mary...Bloody Mary
Is there really any more perfect breakfast cocktail? We’ll get back to all you mimosa and Bellini fans, because those cocktails are too...
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Raegan
Apr 3, 20221 min read
Slap an Egg on It! – Empanadas
The Slap an Egg on It series features empanadas.
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Raegan
Apr 2, 20222 min read
The Chameleon of Chardonnays
Tastes of almond and honeysuckle!
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Raegan
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Taste everything.
My tasting philosophy - Taste. Experience. Share. Wine tasting rules used to be restrictive. Drink white wine with white foods and red...
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