August 31, 2010 8:25 am

Wine of the Day: Wrath Rosé Saignée

It's not just the clever name that has me hooked to Wrath Rosé Saignée, but a sweet world of flavor. Created and bottled by Wrath Wines in Soledad, CA, this sustainably farmed varietal is composed of 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Aged for six months in French oak barrels, Wrath Pinot Noir has a profound nose of red berry flavors including strawberries with hints of rhubarb.

The best part about Wrath? Its incredibly odd, slightly dark label which brings about memories of In Cold Blood scenes. The Edward Gorey like sketch of a house in the middle of nowhere makes the Rosé both beautiful and intriguing at the same time.

Tip: Enjoy this Rosé chilled with a delicious chèvre goat cheese, whole grain crackers and a dimming sunset view from your porch. Don't have a porch? Head to Bryant Park (or any drive-in) to take in a film during the summer months and enjoy a smooth glass of Wrath. No pun intended.

Photo credit: wrathwines.com

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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June 17, 2010 10:51 am

Dish of the Day: Driscoll's Raspberry Ham Frittata

Here at Behind the Burner, berries are the first thing to go when someone puts them in the office fridge. Even tagging the containers with the owner's John Hancock does very little to discourage the berry fiends. When consuming, we usually add them to yogurt, granola, or even sneak them into the occasional peanut butter sandwich, but never in our lives did we think of putting them in a savory dish.

Driscoll's Berries changed all that with their recipe for an intriguing Raspberry Ham Frittata. Filled with ingredients you might normally find in an everyday egg-based dish, such as hash browns and cheddar cheese, this unassuming breakfast noshable boasts bright spots of pinkish-red where where raspberries add that little something extra. On first bight, the sharp, tart flavor of the berries adds just the right touch to the mellow eggs and salty ham. I know when I sampled it I was in hog heaven!

Tip: If cheddar isn't your thing, try replacing the the cheddar with a Baby Swiss or Provolone. It'll have that extra bite to mirror the tartness of the raspberries.

The moral of this story: things are not always what they seem! Experiment with your dishes and they may come out just as spectacular as Driscoll's Frittata.

Photo credit: Driscoll's Berries

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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