Wine Tips

Using the Proper Wine Glass

Finding the right wine glass to use for the type of wines you like can be intimidating. There are particular glasses to use for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Port, Chardonnay, Sherry, and the list goes on and on. While the shape of the glass certainly enhances key features of the wine such as aromas …

Denver Omelet Bake

In high school, I went through a solid 2-month period in which every weekend I would go to IHOP and order a Denver omelet loaded with sour cream and a stack of pancakes.  Since I am no longer in high school and I have to actually pay for those meals, I now see the error …

Southern-Style Potato Salad

It’s summertime which means holidays, cookouts, and backyard parties. The grills will be out and sides will be needed. Nothing completes a BBQ like southern style potato salad. Everyone has their own personal take on this cookout favorite. Some have added raisins, grapes, or even celery, but for me, I love a good classic. This …

Kitchen Tips

Mobile Apps

Want to access your favorite Chewing with Chu recipes on the go? Chewing with Chu is now available on free mobile apps Yummy, as well as Pinterest! Yummly! Have a recipe you want to quickly view in the future? Simply click the yum button near any ChewingwithChu.com recipe and the recipe will be saved to …

Best Ever Guacamole

You won’t believe me if I told you this now, but….*whispers under breath* I once hated avocados. I feel ridiculous for admitting this now. As a kid, avocados weren’t typically on the menu in my household, so I did what most kids did, labeled it as “gross” for no valid reason. It wasn’t until college …

Any Time Tomato-Basil Chicken

My Any Time Tomato-Basil Chicken is my easy and flavorful take on this “any occasion” recipe. Perfect for a nice night in alone or to dazzle visiting guests, this a recipe you will find yourself making over and over again. This is one of my favorite dishes to make any time I can get my …

Heartbreak Baked Ziti

Ever have that type of day when you kinda feel down in the dumps? What about those days when you get stuck in a nostalgia state and suddenly think about that person from your past? You know, the one you really shouldn’t be thinking about? Yea. I know that feeling too. Let me fill you …

Shakshuka & Feta Cheese

I love getting people to step outside their comfort zone and try new things, especially delicious new things. Not too long ago I tried shakshuka for the first time and boy was it tasty! After my third time buying the dish, I secretly challenged myself to recreate this meal at home. You know what I …

Wine Tips

Wine Terms Every Wine Lover Should Know!

The wine world has its own lingo. To truly understand wine, it helps to become a little familiar with commonly used terms. As I mention wine specific verbiage, I will update the glossary with the term and its definition. In no time at all, you’ll be able to talk like a master sommelier with wine …