Cindy Shingler

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Shakedown BBQ

Shakedown BBQ ignited more than a decade ago, first operating out of a pickup truck and ...
Autumn-themed table with sushi and wine.

Miyako Japanese Cuisine

By Special Delivery! TGIF!  Such an overused term, but also very true!  I love Friday evenings, ...
Lamb chops with risotto and white wine.

Parmesan Lemon Risotto and Waltz Sauvignon Blanc

Serve this risotto with grilled lamb lollipops and a good dry white wine, such as Waltz ...
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The ABCs of Wine Tasting Part III – SIP – SIP – HOORAY!

Since wine is made of 100% grapes, everything you taste comes from the grapes themselves!  That ...
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The ABCs of Wine Tasting Part II – Color and Aroma

It’s time to fill a glass and follow along. Grab your favorite red, white or rose ...
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The ABCs of Wine Tasting Part I – Aroma and Flavor

Wine Speak - What’s It All About?  When I joined the PA Wine Society, I was ...
Breaded chicken, peas, wine on elegant table setting.

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Kamptal Riesling

This recipe from Cindy, she reports as easy and delicious - a weeknight joy! Ingredients: 4 ...
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Meyer’s Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni

Chef Marc Meyer’s first book, Brunch, offers outrageously good recipes from his first Manhattan restaurant, Five ...
Sliced chicken with asparagus and roasted potatoes

Creamy Dill Chicken with Viognier  

Recently a family member invited me to try Hello Fresh, which is a subscription meal plan.  ...
Prosciutto and cheese crostini on white platter

Bruschetta with Prosciutto, Ricotta and Arugula
paired with Côtes de Provence Rosé

I was excited to attend the “Rosé All Day” Virtual wine tasting sponsored by the Pennsylvania ...