Many people ask me what I drink and eat for my birthday. Below are some of the wines and foods I enjoyed on this year’s long birthday celebration, thanks to friends in NJ, Brooklyn, Rhode Island, and Michele. Some of the wine and food combinations may seem a “little different,” but they all worked.
Soldera Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 1995 with
Steak off the grill
Steak. corn on the cob, and tomato salad on the plate
Champagne Agrapart & Fils “Terroirs” Extra Brut
Fried zucchini flowers filled with mozzarella and anchovies, fried sage and basil leaves
and anchovies on toast with butter
Gaja Barbaresco 1964
with Bucatini Pasta Amatriciana
Borgogno Barolo Riserva 1958
with sushi
Barolo 2004 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli
Pasta alla Checca with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella
or without the mozzarella
Falanghina 2022 Cantine Antonio Caggiano
Fresh figs wrapped in prosciutto with fresh mozzarella. Figs were picked from the tree in the yard were we had dinner.
Fig and Marscapone tart with fresh figs picked from the tree
Blueberry Pudding Cake with Ice Cream
Thanks to all my family and friends for sharing my birthday celebration with me!