The 4th of July is my absolute favorite summer celebration! Since it's often a gathering with more going on than just food and wine, I like to craft a spread that's easily shared while everyone enjoys the pool, yard games, or a fireworks display. It's not the time for a formal...

Perfectly cooked, tender roast beef. Not too soft, not too hard toasted French bread. Ooey-gooey melted Swiss cheese with caramelized onions, a kick of heat from horseradish, and the game-changing, ritualistic dunk into homemade au jus. If you love a French Dip as much as I do then you know these...

Summer is almost here and the warm weather calls for time spent on the patio. Today, I’m sharing five amazing white wines under $20 a bottle to pair with homemade ceviche. The recipe is super easy to put together, plus it's healthy. The wines are all made using organic or sustainable...

The Kentucky Derby horse race is this Saturday and I'm putting together the classic cocktail for the occasion: The Mint Julep. The drink begins with a base of fresh mint leaves which are gently muddled with granulated sugar. Next, a sturdy pour of one of my favorite spirits, Bulleit Bourbon. The...

Spring is in the air and Red Rocks concert season is upon us! This amazing natural amphitheater is only about 20 minutes away from my house in Denver and it’s one of the best places to enjoy live music and take in the natural beauty of Colorado.

My friends and I love making a Red Rocks...

Preparing an entire fish can be a little intimidating but in the case of Branzino, the prep is super easy and the results are dramatic and delicious. I love a one-pan recipe like this! The fresh, colorful veggies enhance the mild flavor of the fish beautifully. Pairing it with a crisp, refreshing...

In honor of this week’s episode of The Wine Ship Podcast with my guest Sam James Jr., creator of Barprints Online Mixology Mastery Course, I thought I’d share this special seasonal cocktail preparation. It was Sam’s course that helped me hone my bartending skills and get to a...

Here’s a dinner solution that will have you looking like a trained chef without spending all day in the kitchen. I promise you’ll agree it’s worth the effort when you experience the crispy skin, juicy flesh, melt in your mouth potatoes, and buttery lemon with fresh rosemary...

Any cocktail involving an egg white makes us smile...

Combine it with one of our favorite spirits, Empress 1908 Gin, and you're in for a very special treat. Few brands are as mounthwateringly Instagrammable as this one! The cocktails you can create range in color from deep violet to...

Join me as we immerse ourselves in the flavors, aromas, sounds, and experience of northwestern Spain. We’ve launched The Wine Ship’s first Grape Crash Course on the podcast today with a feature on one of my favorite white wine grape varieties: Albariño.

While...

Christmas week is finally here! With so much going on, you may find yourself in search of a dinner solution that’s easy, festive, delicious, and won’t break the bank. Today, I bring you a modern spin on a timeless beef roast paired with a New World Syrah from Washington State that...

Food and wine pairing can be daunting, especially when it comes to the holiday season. If you’re looking to impress your guests, a few key principles can make menu planning a breeze. First, get serious about your ingredients. This applies to both the wine selections and groceries. The more...