Drink In Life
Savoring Life, Writing Through It
Category: Homecrafted Recipes
Baked Gouda Cheese Dip with Bacon Jam
First a warning. This Bacon Jam may just become your newest addiction. It is insanely good on all kinds of dishes like quesadillas, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast, or served up on a dip. I added an extra step to a traditional Bacon Jam, but it… Continue Reading “Baked Gouda Cheese Dip with Bacon Jam”
Blueberry Bourbon Hand Pies with Ricotta & Rosemary
“We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.” David Mamet Fruity and boozy with hints of ricotta and thyme in every bite. Today is National Pie Day, an annual celebration of pie which started in 1975 when Charlie… Continue Reading “Blueberry Bourbon Hand Pies with Ricotta & Rosemary”
Welcome to Drink In Life! I’m Elaine—a writer, wine expert, photographer, and lifelong collector of moments that deserve to be remembered. This space began as a place to share the beauty I found in a vineyard’s quiet morning light, the rhythm of travel, and the way a glass of wine can hold history, place, and emotion all at once. Whether you’re here for the wine, the words, or something in between, I’m glad you found your way. The stories are just getting started.
WSET Level 3 with Merit
American Wine Expert
Oregon Wine Expert-Napa Valley Wine Academy
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