About
 Hi, my name is Kimberly Houston and I write this blog. This photo was taken on my birthday, at a sushi restaurant. I’m smiling, which I rarely do in photos — it must be because I was enjoying good food and drink in the company of good friends, my all-time favorite activity.
I live in Wilmington, NC, a most beautiful and charming, smallish city on the Southeastern coast of North Carolina. I thank my lucky stars every day that I get to live here. I’ve lived in New York City, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, and loved each place tremendously, but I was born and raised in the South, and remain a Southerner through and through. I love the Andy Griffith Show, biscuits and gravy, and Southern literature, and I believe the best BBQ in the world comes from right here in eastern North Carolina.
I started this blog because I want to share my ongoing love affair with all things culinary and wine-related, and invite others on the journey.
What you will find on this blog:
Recipes with specific wine matches
Food and wine pairing advice
Local and regional restaurant info
Suggestions for good food and wine reads
And more!
So, welcome, I’m glad you’re here!
If you would like food and wine pairing guidance, restaurant advice, or want like to contact me about anything you read on this blog, please e-mail me at:Â wineandwalnuts@gmail.com.
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