But I thought this was a wine blog?!
Don’t worry your pretty little face- this is still a wine blog. In truth, I’ve realized this little project’s merit as a reflection of my own pattern of interests. Here it is, my anticipated personal tangent: My interests are very constant, but there is an ebb and flow to the intensity in which I am invested. That didn’t take too long, did it?
Accordingly, I have decided that my active contribution to this blog depends upon bringing in other related subject matter, of which I can convincingly dedicate myself to the craft of a misconception wherein I am perceived as a reliable authority. Enter: Cooking!
Given the season, it seems only appropriate to talk first about a food that warms my soul: chili. The dish I prepared is (surprise) not entirely conventional. Rather than critique my own chili creation (which I did enjoy), I’ll simply share the recipe and welcome any commentary.
Dagger's Vegetarian Chili with a 2007 Banfi Chianti Classico
Begin with a large pasta pot. Pour in a can of cream of celery soup, 2 cans of water, and a can of stewed tomatoes. Stir, set the cooking surface to low and cover. Next, prep a large skillet with olive oil and garlic. Turn to medium heat. Chop up one eggplant, and combine with a a can of red kidney beans and a can of cannelini beans. Pour ingredients into the prepped skillet. Let the beans and eggplant simmer. Once the eggplant has softened and the cannelini beans have begun to brown, pour the contents from the skillet into the covered pot. Stir the ingredients and cover again, keeping heat on low. Finally, cut up the following: 4 tomatoes, 1 large onion, a bundle of green onions, and 2 jalapeno peppers. Mix ingredients, and pour into the large pot. Stir thoroughly, and bring the heat up to medium. Season with cumin, basil and red pepper flakes. Continue to stir over medium to medium-high heat for the next 20 minutes. At that point, you may turn the heat back down to simmer, and serve.
Feel free to pair with a wine of your choice. For me, it was an equally spicy chianti. I like to sweat. It doesn’t help me make friends.
