Food ‘n Flix – Sideways
This is my second month to be a part of the Food 'n Flix bloggers' circle (see here for my first month). This month is hosted by Tina at Life in the Slow Lane at Squirrel Head Manor; and she has chosen the movie Sideways to be our inspiration.
Sideways is a movie about friendship, relationships, happiness, and most of all - WINE. Set in Napa Valley, vineyards and wineries provide the background to the film and wine almost becomes a character itself.
I wanted to make something that would feel like it belonged in Napa Valley, and that would pair well with wine. I thought about coffee rubbed pork with a wine sauce, or braised ribs, but eventually I settled down on something simple and fresh - Focaccia with grapes, rosemary, pine nuts, olive oil, and sea salt served with fresh homemade ricotta.
Curried Chicken Salad
This is super, super easy to make and incredibly delicious. I made a huge bowl this week and it was gone in two days! It takes plain old chicken salad over the top and turns it into something great.