Spring has Sprung?

When I think of spring, I quickly start thinking of campfires and that would mean S'mores!  What better treat for the kids than to sit by an open fire with your family and all make a tasty snack together?  Well, at our house, not only do the kids enjoy their S'more, but I have taken the tough task to pair them with wine.  Ok, I pair everything with wine!  But this time it is our USB Port-Style wine which is absolutely delicious with a gooey chocolate marshmallow filled S'more.
Enjoy!!

They are Here ... Girl Scout Cookies are Here!!

I usually forget how many boxes of Girl Scout Cookies I have ordered until they show up!  Yum!! 

But I always try and take it one step further and pair them with Corcoran Wine!  I hate to say it, but yes, I sit down with every bottle of wine and every type of cookie and taste ... it is a very tough job!!

So, starting at the top of the stack is the the chocolate peanut butter cookie which is just wonderful on its own but pairs really nice with our Chambourcin, BlackJack and our soon-to-be-released Pinot Noir.

Oh the delicious cookie in the middle with chocolate, caramel and coconut ... one of my favorites, but I do enjoy it with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, BlackJack, RAZ or USB.

On the bottom of the pile is a dark chocolate minty cookie which because of the mint is a bit harder to pair, but it wonderful with our USB Port-style wine!

Even though they are not pictured, the shortbread cookie is quite delicious and a favorite with coffee, but if you want to pair it with wine, our Cello is the perfect match.

Please come taste and tell me what you think!!
Cheers!!

 

 

 

Recipe Week ... #3 ... USB Brownies

It is Wine Wednesday and what better recipe to add but Brownies made with Corcoran USB "Port-style" wine. This recipe was created by Karen and she loves to pair them in the tasting room so the next time you stop by, ask for one of Karen's famous brownies :)

USB Port Ghirardelli Brownies

For 16 brownies, you will need:
8”x8”, 9”x9” or 11”x7” pan
1 box of Ghirardelli Brownie mix
½ c. USB Port
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 egg

For 24 extra thick brownies, you will need:
13”x9” pan
2 boxes of Ghirardelli Brownie mix
1 c. USB Port
2/3 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs

1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare baking pan by lightly greasing or spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
2) Place dessert wine, oil & eggs in mixing bowl & stir until fully mixed. Add brownie mix & stir until well-blended. Spread in prepared pan. Let it sit at least 30 min. before baking.
3) Bake 45-50 min. for 16 brownies. Bake 50-55 min. for 24 brownies.
For glass pan, add 5 min. to the bake time. Cool completely in pan before cutting. Do not over bake. Store in a tightly covered container.

Enjoy with a glass of USB!

Cheers!