Wine and Walnuts

A blog about eating, drinking, cooking and reading in the not so Deep South

Support Your Local Wine Merchant

Kimberly Houston | August 23, 2009

Today I went into a wine shop in Wilmington that will definitely be getting more of my wine-spending dollars.Â
Wilmington Wine is at 605 Castle Street, in a charming little space that feels all kinds of welcoming and homey when you walk in. The owner, Michael Dolan, was kind and helpful, pointing out Pinot Noirs in [...]

Enjoy Every Sandwich, Part Two

Kimberly Houston | August 18, 2009

Sandwiches seem to figure prominently in my life.  At least on this blog, they do.  And in my mind they occupy a large part of my food-related thinking. I started out on this blog referencing Warren Zevon’s advice to “enjoy every sandwich,”  a philosophy I fully adhere to, and so, it seems appropriate that a [...]

I Love Sundays

Kimberly Houston | August 15, 2009

It’s been a very long week.  I worked nine, count ‘em, nine, shifts at the restaurant this week, just got home from the ninth, and I am beat.  On the plus side, it’s Saturday night, I’m drinking a tasty Bavarian-Weissbier Hefeweisse, I have extra $$$ in my pocket, and tomorrow is my favorite day of [...]

Julie and Julia, Oh My!

Kimberly Houston | August 9, 2009

Saturday, 08.08.09, 5:57 p.m.
Oh, the anticipation!!  I’m going to see “Julie and Julia” tonight at 7:10, and boy, am I excited!  Really excited.  My body is fairly vibrating with eagerness!  I’ve watched multiple video clips online, I’ve read reviews, I’ve seen interviews with Amy Adams and Meryl Streep, and all the pre-opening hype has created [...]

The Best Five Dollars You Will Ever Spend. Seriously.

Kimberly Houston | August 3, 2009

One of the finest experiences I’ve had tasting wines in Wilmington is the monthly wine education classes at The Seasoned Gourmet.  The classes (super informal and not in the least intimidating) happen monthly on the last Thursday at 6:30 pm. Cost:  $5.
The format is great:  5 – 6 wines are tasted, each paired with its [...]

Food and Wine Pairing: Caprese Salad, Pancetta Biscuits and Les Jamelles Cinsault Rose 2007

Kimberly Houston | August 2, 2009

(OR, I BOW AT THE ALTAR OF GIADA)Â
Imagine its Saturday night and you’re craving something yummy and satisfying for dinner, but, due to recent events, you’re not in the mood to go out with friends for it, and what’s more, you don’t even feel like picking up take-out.  You’re not so depressed you’re going to [...]