5 Reasons To Manga With Italian Wines For Christmas
The focus for Wine Wednesday this month has been getting ready for Christmas dinner. We’ve talked about versatile white wines, red blends and more. Southwest Florida is home to lots of people claiming Italian heritage. I am one of them so I couldn’t wait to share these ideas as the final instalation. Here are 5 reasons to manga with Italian wines for Christmas.
For Christmas dinner, my family always serves lasagne and manicotti. It is a ritual to make the delicate crepe manicotti shells Christmas morning, after opening presents. We also open lots of wine, including Italian selections. You do not have to serve Italian food to enjoy wine from the country with your holiday fare.
Why Italian wines for Christmas
Wines from this country run the gamut but are often acidic and sometimes rustic. In addition, they are not always ideal for sipping but for enjoying with the food produced in the respective regions. If you are serving fatty, robust meats, a wine with some acid is a great companion. I don’t have a barbera listed below. However, it is versatile and a favorite food wine.
Finally, try these Italian wines for Christmas
** Keep in mind, prices may vary from those listed here.
5 Fantastic Appetizers For Your Festive Florida Christmas Gatherings
Do you still have more holiday parties to attend this week? Are you hosting people for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and need to fill in some blanks when it comes to the menu? Maybe some of these ideas can help. Here are 5 fantastic appetizers for your festive Florida Christmas gatherings and for TikTok Tuesday.
I have been seeing lots of videos on social media where cheese balls are shaped into all kinds of things and decorated. It seemed like Christmas trees were trending so I tried one. First, I took two disks of Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese and molded it into the shape of a tree. Next, I took olive and stuck them in the cheese with toothpicks. You can’t break the toothpick in half. You have to use the entire thing since the cheese is so soft.
Finally, I took sprigs of rosemary and stuck those around the olives. It looked a like a Christmas Tree and it was fun to dig into. Here is a video of the finished product. It is a little sparse in areas, like my real Christmas Tree. However, I think it was a good first effort as guests were arriving.
@winebirch Christmas appetizer. I could’ve filled in the blanks better but was in a rush. #guests lovedit. #boursincheese #olives #rosemary #DIY #christmas #appetizer #cheeseballs #party #holidaytabledecor #cheeseandcrackers
♬ original sound - Gina Birch
Here is a another easy idea I used at one of my holiday parties. Arrange traditional caprese salad in the shape of a candy cane. The colors are also perfect for Christmas. And if you buy quality ingredients, it tastes darn good too.
This is super easy to do and it tastes great. Alternate slices of tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil leaves. Add a little salt, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you are good to go.
You don’t have to have a TikTok account to view these videos. We can use mine. Just scroll down and hit play from here. The videos are all office friendly. Finally, check out these 5 fantastic appetizers for your festive Florida Christmas gatherings and for TikTok Tuesday.
