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Lifestyles of the Briny & Bubbly (and More!)
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"As with so many things in life, trends in food and wine come and go. One season, chefs scramble to pair Riesling with faddish new foam sauces, the next they're matching up Cabernet with the likes of PB&J. But a handful of tried-and-true pairings consistently rise above these of-the-moment fads, delivering the unsurpassed pleasure that can only result from an absolutely perfect marriage of food and wine. Read on for my favorites, and bon appetit.

Champagne & Caviar
With a tagline like "Champagne wishes & caviar dreams" it's no wonder the popular TV show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous was such a hit. But this famous food and wine pair have more in common than just air time..."

Continue reading my latest Top 10 list at WineCountry.com, about the all-time best food and wine matches.

Posted by Courtney on March 13, 2008 11:57 AM