Healthier Lasagna paired with a Small Family Vineyard Pinot Noir and a Book Review #WineDownWednesday

A friend recommended the book Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave.  She knows that I love wine and that I love to read.  She had just started the novel and thought of me right away. 

I ordered it up and then I thought it might be a good choice for our new Wine-Down Wednesday group and offered to host for this month.......

Zucchini Lasagna and a Book Review for Meatless Monday

This lasagna is so scrumptious that your family will never miss the meat nor the noodles.  Perfect when serving a vegetarian meal or celebrating Meatless Monday.  

I was inspired to make this dish after reading the last book of the Tuscan Mystery Series for our Wine-Down Wednesday group......

Apple, Walnut and Mushroom Salad and a Book Review

Mixed Baby Greens topped with sliced Green Apple, Mushrooms and Candied Walnuts dressed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette.

I was inspired to make this salad after reading The Bitter Taste of Murder, Book 2 in the Murder in Tuscany Trilogy by Camilla Trinchieri.

Ribollita, A Murder in Chianti and The Weekly Menu

This hearty dish is more of a stew than a soup.  Chock full of vegetables, white beans, kale and bread it is a one pot meal that is perfect for Meatless Monday or as a Lenten Meal.  

I was inspired to make this recipe after reading A Murder in Chianti by Camilla Tranchieri.

Enjoying Turkish Coffee while flipping through The Essential Guide to Turkish Wines #WineDownWednesday

Deep, dark and aromatic this Turkish Coffee, made without an ibrik, is worth the extra work when you want to serve up something special with dessert.

I enjoyed mine while flipping through The Essential Guide to Turkish Wines written by one of my blogging friends Andrea LeMieux of The Quirky Cork.