Stop and think about the last time you were introduced to something that truly changed things for you. Something that brought an insane amount of inspiration to your life and craft. If you’re thinking of a man that’s cool and all, but for me it was learning about Carmenere wine.
Several months ago someone I know who’se food and wine opinion I have a high level of respect for recommended I try this golden nectar. I had assumed it was some super rare, exotic, and expensive wine only found in specialty stores. Turns out almost every grocery store sells it for less than $10 a bottle. Here’s the one I get.
It has a very savory flavor to it with strong pepper notes. It’s wild because I do not like bell peppers one bit, but love this. I’ve spent months trying to figure out what recipe could be the love letter to my new favorite wine.
I decided if I wanted to create something highlighting these savory notes, what could be better than pot roast with fall off the bone tender short ribs. Especially pot roast with mushrooms. The only thing that upset me about this meal was that with COVID I wasn’t able to cook it for a bunch of people and share it. Seriously I couldn’t wait for the world to know on this one.
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