Last spring I went a little crazy with the herb garden on our patio and planted WAY too much mint and parsley, along with every other herb you can think of. As you can see in the picture, my mint was out of control. My four plants just kept growing and ended up looking like […]
Nutella Creamsicles
I have many fond memories of summer from my childhood, but one in particular comes to mind right now. I grew up in the same neighborhood as two of my classmates and friends, so we spent a lot of time together during the summers. We created secret clubs, had meetings in my tree house and […]
Homemade Lemonade
I think summer in Minnesota has finally arrived. After a few rainy and chilly weeks, the sun and warm weather has returned. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying every opportunity I have to be outside – running, walking to get groceries, grilling, lunch breaks outside – it’s been so nice. Last weekend, I visited my family and celebrated […]
Wine Tasting 101: A Guided Tour of Wine Tasting
When tasting wine, the most important thing to remember is that there is no textbook answer to the question, “Is this a good bottle of wine?” There are definitely ways to improve the quality and taste of wine, making some bottles more likable, but keep in mind that everyone has different tastes and and will […]
Orange Chicken
I first made a variation of orange chicken about a year ago. I looked up several different recipes for orange chicken and for sweet and sour chicken and ended up using a combination of three recipes to create my version of the meal. It turned out great but I was an idiot and forgot to […]
What are the recommended serving temperatures for wine?
I’m guessing most of you know that white wines are served at a colder temperature than red wines, but did you know there are actual recommended serving temperatures for each varietal of wine? I’ve found that these guidelines are not well known and consequently red wines are often served too warm and white wines too […]
My first attempt at Crème Brûlée
My husband recently took a two-week business trip to China and got back just in time for his Birthday. I wanted to make him a special Birthday dessert, especially since I knew he was so excited to eat American food again. I made a batch of homemade ice cream to have on hand and decided to […]
Napa Wineries Part II
I’m traveling back to December 2010 when my husband (then boyfriend, soon to be fiancé) and I first visited Napa Valley. We both finished school in May of 2010 and moved to the Minneapolis area that summer. My husband started his software engineering job in July and after months of searching, I accepted my first job in […]
Happy Easter!
Decanteria would like to wish all of you a very Happy Easter. May your Holiday be filled with lots of joy, love and of course, delicious food! 🙂 Photo Credit: SweetSugarBelle
Sesame Lime Soba Noodles with Vegetables
Not only do I love to cook and be in the kitchen, I really enjoy trying new recipes. I love browsing online for ideas, watching cooking shows and breaking in new cookbooks. I find it to be the best way to broaden my culinary knowledge and expand my recipe repertoire. Once I try a new […]
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