Christmas Chocolate Truffles
/These assorted chocolate truffles make a wonderful homemade gift or addition to any cookie tin!
Read MoreAll things wine
loved recipes, at-home entertaining tips and local points of interest on the Central Coast.
These assorted chocolate truffles make a wonderful homemade gift or addition to any cookie tin!
Read MoreDeliciously smoked, and fork tender beef brisket with a complimentary sauce made with a locally grown Petite Sirah, perfect for a special holiday dinner.
Read MoreA festive and show stopping holiday dessert with cooling peppermint in every layer.
Read MoreSimple but spectacular gingerbread cake is a great last minute Thanksgiving dessert. Seriously. Bake it while you’re eating dinner.
Read MoreBaked brie jam bites are a fast and simple appetizer perfect for serving at a festive holiday open house.
Read MoreStove top Brussels sprouts gratin is a vegetarian Thanksgiving side dish for non-brussel sprout eaters.
Read MoreA simple, yet complex squash soup that’s best served with French bread and good company. Serve it for Thanksgiving or throughout fall.
Read MoreWhite chocolate peppermint meringue cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie tin or platter.
Read MoreA simple, festive Halloween dessert using Halloween candy.
Read MoreLoaded smashed potatoes taste just like a baked potato, a perfect side dish to roast chicken.
Read MoreThese are the best pumpkin muffins I’ve ever tasted and make a wonderful fall breakfast treat.
Read MoreA classic fall salad perfect for Thanksgiving consisting of baby leafy greens, bacon crumble, candied pecans, goat cheese, and asian pears topped off by a delicious vinaigrette.
Read MoreThese are the best snickerdoodles I’ve ever had. They’re the perfect balance of sweet while still being recognizable as a snickerdoodle.
Read MoreUse up any leftover canned pumpkin and day-old croissants and make this delicious pumpkin pie bread pudding, a perfect brunch or dessert!
Read MoreHoliday favorite: one pan German Apple Pancake is more custard than pancake, but oh, so delicious.
Read MoreChocolate chip pumpkin spice cookies are almost cake-like, with refined spices and flavors that adults are sure to love.
Read MoreHow to throw your best Halloween party yet! Plus, 100+ Halloween recipes and spooky Halloween facts that will impress your party guests!
Read Morea food & wine lifestyle blog, focusing on wine pairings from California’s Central Coast, approachable recipes with a collection of helpful party planning tips.
Hi, I'm Rae. As you browse through this site, you'll find a collection of beloved family recipes and other favorites developed in my kitchen. I recommend Central Coast wines to pair along with a recipe taking the guesswork out of food and wine pairing.
Rae Goldman
I love working with Central Coast wines. If you want to see your wine featured in a recipe, contact me!
info@insolenceandwine.com