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Wine Time

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A must for anyone who enjoys food and wine. I liked that there were pairing suggestions for each recipe. The pictures were gorgeous but I would have liked more of them! Can’t wait till I’m able to throw a party and utilize this book!

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Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bites That Pair Perfectly with Wine was a joy to read and review, and I'm sure will be loved by readers worldwide who'd like a range of fresh ideas for food to accompany a drinks party or informal get-together.
Recipes are sorted accessibly by category, covering a broad range of food types and styles, ranging from the classic (Onion & Gruyère Tart) to the more unusual (Grilled Snow Pea Skewers). Some recipes are very quick and simple finger food, while others are more complex, the result more akin to a small meal. There are also excellent "sidebar" sections on how to construct great cheese boards and charcuterie platters.
Each recipes begins with a contextual introduction paragraph, containing serving suggestions and a recommendation for the varieties of wine the product of the recipe is best suited to match.
The recipes are clearly written and simple enough that fairly inexperienced cooks will have no trouble in following the techniques and instructions given. The accompanying photographic illustrations are colourful and mouth-watering, never feeling contrived or unachievable.
I am reading and reviewing from Australia, and note that the style of recipes is broadly North-American, and an occasional ingredient that may prove difficult to obtain elsewhere (eg. Cherrystone, Littleneck or Quahog clams). However, the few such ingredients that appear all seem relatively straightforward to substitute. Also, unlike many American cookbooks, quantities are given in both imperial and metric units, which is brilliant!
The section at the end of the book, detailing a range of wine-based cocktails would be great inspiration for something a little different to try for a summer get-together with friends.
This is a well-written and user-friendly reference book, which would be a valuable and often-used addition to any entertainer's cookbook library. Wine Time would also make a fantastic housewarming gift or alternatively a welcome contribution for a cellar-stocking party or kitchen tea.
My thanks to the author, Barbara Scott-Goodman, publisher Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this inspiring title. Cheers!

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Wine Time is a beautiful collection of appetisers and sharing plates all the way up to whole meals, each paired lovingly with the right wine. This is the book to have on hand if you love having guests over in any capacity, from a quick after work drink to a full on dinner party. The recipes are simple but special, with fantastic taste profiles and numerous variation suggestions.

The great thing about this book is that it is so applicable to so many situations. In truth, you don't even need to be into wine to use the recipes and party food ideas, they are brilliant even without the added vino.

I am always excited by a new Chronicle cookery book, and as usual, Wine Time is classy, beautifully put together and a joy to flick through or sit down and read in detail.

Highly recommended.

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Wine Time is a nice hors d'oeuvres and tapas recipe book with wine suggestions for light entertaining or enjoyment alone written by Barbara Scott-Goodman. Due out 23rd March 2021 from Chronicle Books, it's 192 pages and will be available in hardcover format.

This collection has a very sleek and clean look. The food styling and photography are gorgeous and plentiful. The recipes are arranged roughly thematically: snacks & bites, dips & spreads, cheese, vegetables, bruschetta & toasts, seafood, meat, sauces & condiments, and wine cocktails. The recipes each contain an introduction, ingredients listed bullet style in a sidebar, and step by step instructions. Measurements are given in American standard, with metric in parentheses (yay!). The ingredients are mostly relatively easily sourced, but some might require mail order or access to a well stocked gourmet stockist.

The recipes cover a huge range of casual to very elegant and relatively simple/inexpensive to a lot more expensive and exclusive ingredients. Each recipe has specific wine suggestions for pairing.

Four stars. This book would make a superlative selection for home cooks, wine aficionados, local food fans, adventuresome cooks, and other lifestyle readers. It would be very well received along with a bottle of wine for a housewarming or hostess gift. This is a well written, eminently reasonable, usable guide to making and enjoying excellent small bites with excellent wines.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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I like the structure of this book - voice, design, pictures. It's laid-back yet detailed, fun and engaging. I absolutely love the content, the recipes are easy to follow and obviously delicious. Case in point, I have always hated bell peppers, but for some reason I want to try the recipes that contain those things, particularly the Fish and Scallop Ceviche. It's a good read for people who want to discover what goes well with what where wine is concerned but are too intimidated or lazy to learn the traditional wine pairings.

A bunch of thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this free ARC. This review is made of my own accord with no monetary compensation whatsoever from the names mentioned above and/or the owners of this ARC.

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Nice easy recipes great for having a wine party when we are allowed to gather again. The photography is beautiful and the steps are quite clear.

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I really enjoyed looking through these recipes. They were fun and unique while still being simple enough to follow. I also loved all of the pictures of the food, it really helped me decide which recipes sounded/looked the best and set the stage for what everything was supposed to look like.

I definitely recommend this cookbook for anyone who would like to up their appetizer or cheeseboard game!

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Wine Time 🍷 is a collection of recipes and fresh ideas for preparing delectable treats for all kinds of get-together, whether formal or informal and includes several dishes that will be suitable for all types of gatherings. The book offers wine pairing suggestions with various foods for wine lovers.

There are wine pairings for snacks and bites; Dips and Spreads, Cheese, Vegetables and so forth. A section is dedicated to cheese and present tips on how to create a cheeseboard as well as types of cheeses 🧀.

Another section shows you how to create a charcuterie board with cured meats, pâtés, and terrines accompanied by a variety of cheeses, nuts, olives🥜 🫒, pickles, dried and fresh fruits etc. The author also suggests what categories of meat to shop for as well as the wines that pair with charcuterie.

The last two chapters cover sauces & condiments such as cocktail sauce, marina, and Tzatziki, a yoghurt-based Greek condiment that is usually served with grilled meat and can be paired with Pinot Grigio or Chenin Blanc.

Subsequent chapters cover wine pairing suggestions with a selection of foods such as Bruschetta & Toasts; Seafood 🦞 🐠, meat, Sauces & Condiments; and wine cocktails 🍸

Wine cocktail recipes made with wine include Autumn Bellini made with Prosecco and pear juice 🍐 and pear brandy.

Thank you to Barbara Scott-Goodman, NetGalley, and Chronicle Books for the ARC of this book.

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I loved this cookbook! My fried s and I love to have wine tasting nights so these recipes will go to very good use. What I liked best about this cookbook wasn't just the fact that these are recipes I actually want to make, but also the fact that they look like recipes I actually CAN make.

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“Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bites That Pair Perfectly with Wine” by Barbara Scott-Goodman would be a valuable addition to any kitchen or cookbook collection. It is perfect for anyone who enjoys entertaining and is interested in pairing a glass of good wine with interesting appetizers. I particularly like this book as we do not eat a traditional Christmas dinner at our house, opting instead for a series of tapas throughout the day - a cheese board, charcuterie, deviled eggs, fruit, meatball, seafood, and grilled vegetables. Now that my children are adults, so are the beverages. We have become more interested in wine and wine pairings, so this is a fantastic offering for us.

The recipes are creative but unpretentious and when possible, the author has suggested multiple wines that would complement the dish and has included “make-ahead” advice. I find it very useful that the index is broken down by both recipe, ingredients, and wine. If you have a few good bottles of pinot noir or a Chenin blanc that you received as a gift and you don’t know what to serve, you can consult the index for a list of recipes that would go well with those specific wines. Also, if you find a recipe that you want to try, the wine suggestions are flexible and give the reader the right vocabulary to use at their local wine store. The dishes are well-curated and organized, and while the photography is gorgeous, “Wine Time “ will not become just another coffee-table book. I received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from the publisher, but I look forward to buying a hard copy. I imagine its pages will be a bit dog-eared and wine-splashed by this time next year.

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You know what they say, it's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Simple this book is the perfect gift for someone who recently move out from their parents house so when they have people coming over they can prepare a nice evening, for their guest, or just because they love wine but they want to know how to pair the couple of glass for the treat yourself time.


The recopies goes from snacks to meat, seafood, sauces and some condiments, and even some cocktails.

Is simple and easy to understand, is not like the other books when you is too complicated to follow, this is simple and also is like "this goes so well with this wine" and I want to give it a try to everything.

I highly recommend it if you are wine lover, or if you want to learn to cook.

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I really enjoyed reading this cookbook and testing out some of the recipes. Although I'm not hosting any events at this time I am really enjoying impressing my family with some of these recipes. I really look forward to hosting events again and showing off with my favorite recipes from this book like the Grilled Hangar Steak, Pork & Ricotta Meatballs, Avocado-Green Goddess Dip, and several of the drinks.

Each chapter section included a great selection of options of small bites / appetizer style foods. The photos went perfectly with the recipes and added a mouthwatering boost that made me want to try every one. The photos also gave me great ideas for how to plate things up beautifully.

The recipes were really easy to follow and I got some high praise at home when I dished them out.

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The vast majority of the recipes in this book look like something I would actually want to make. The recipes are great to share with friends and they look like things I either have ordered at restaurants before or would be interested in doing so! There is a whole section on Bruschetta - what?! This is fabulous.

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There are lots of wine flavors covered in this one, as well as a variety of recipes ranging from avocado dip to salmon to veggies to chicken and all around! I loved the pairings that she has suggested and will be trying out a lot of them!

Thanks to the author, Chronicle Books, and NetGalley for this fabulousness!

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Wine Time is a lovely little cookbook that does exactly what it says on the tin - simple recipes meant for easy entertaining, developed to pair perfectly with different wines. I liked that the recipes weren't overly complex or involved, making it the perfect guide to reach for when you don't want to spend hours on prep. The recipes seem accessible to novice cooks while being tasty; the wine pairing recommendations are accessible as well, without any of the pretentious airs that wine publications can sometimes take on.

I would have appreciated an index of recipes by wine type instead of (or in addition to) a glossary. If you're building a menu around certain bottles instead of the other way around, it would be a sensible addition and would make sense for a cookbook all about wine pairings.

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What a beautiful book!! The photographs in Wine Time by Barbara Scott-Goodman are gorgeous and the recipes look elegant without seeming intimidating. I can’t wait to make some of the dips and sauces as well as taste-testing that pimento cheese. Thank you to the publishers and author for the opportunity to review an advanced copy.

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First, let me start by saying wine is my thing. I love drinking wine, I love trying new wine, and I love learning about wine. However, I dislike the stipulation that white wine pairs with fish, red wine pairs with meat. Why is it frowned upon to drink a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir with my sea bass?

Barbara Scott-Goodman does an excellent job of putting those pairing “standards” to rest. She suggests Pinot Noir to pair with salmon and Riesling to pair with sausage! Just the thought excites me. The recipes sound absolutely incredible. There are sections for dips, small bites, crostinis, and even full meals with both meat and seafood. We had the ingredients to make her deviled egg recipe (one of my all-time favorite foods) and looked through our wine and (incredibly) found a Cabernet Franc that she suggested be paired with the eggs. Let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious!

I thoroughly enjoyed that the index lists the paired wines, as well as the recipes, so you are able to look up food pairings for the wine you have on hand. I will be purchasing “Wine Time” when it is published, as it will be a beautiful addition to my large stack of cookbooks.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for letting me have a sneak peak of this cookbook!

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This is a beautiful book. The recipes are easy to follow. The layout is strong. I particularly liked the seafood and meat chapters as sometimes you crave more than small bites. We particularly liked the following recipes: Warm pimiento cheese sandwiches, all the pickle recipes, the spicy grilled chicken bites, and the caramelized onion and bacon jam.


Thank you to the publisher for giving me an Advanced Readers Copy in return for my review.

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Wonderful recipe book for anyone who loves entertaining. Recipes included are delicious, accessible and beautifully photographed.

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I was worried that this book was going to be looking down its nose at me, a beer-and-takeout kind of eater. I was surprised at how accessible the recipes were. I would never try something like Orange-Scented Olives & Feta on my own, but the ingredients and technique makes it possible for anyone to make this dish. I'm especially excited to try the Pork and Ricotta Meatballs, the Bacon Jam, and the various pickle recipes. I do wish that the book were organized by wine pairing rather than course. Because the book is all about pairings, I'd be more inclined to start with a wine and find a dish from there, rather than vice versa. I think it's hard for me to fully appreciate this book, which felt centered around entertaining, when we're in a surging pandemic and can't make the most of these recipes. I hope I'll remember to come back to it when we can eventually gather again.

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