Wine Pairing

Food and wine pairing is a culinary tradition that has been practiced for many years across cultures. With a wide selection of wines and foods, knowing how to pair them well requires a certain level of skill. However, you can ease into the world of wine pairing by first understanding the basics.  What Is Wine Pairing? Wine pairing is a process of combining dishes with wines that perfectly complement the flavors for an elevated dining experience. The main concept is that some characteristics of both the food and wine, such as flavor and texture, work well together to enhance your…Read More

Homemade spinach artichoke dip

Hey, welcome back . you're just in time to learn the inside scoop about how to make the best homemade spinach artichoke dip. With your handiwork and a few tips from us you'll be the everyones favorite this year. So first things first . you will need to grow a few acres of spinach… Just kidding . Here's a list of ingredients you will need for this at home masterpiece.                                INGREDIENTS 15 ounce can of artichoke hearts or quarters, drained 12 ounce bag of frozen spinach, completely thawed or lightly microwaved 4-5 diced garlic cloves  8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese,…Read More

5 unique Guest Book Ideas

Are you wondering how to make your guest book personal and memorable? Maybe you are even thinking that the traditional guest book isn’t your style. Here at Villa de Amore, one of our favorite things is seeing how each beautiful couple tailors the venue and day to their specific story. One easy way to do that is to bring in a unique guest book! We have seen everything from the traditional book, to a set of skis, and even custom surf boards! Here are some of our favorites: Traditional guest book, but with a twist: A traditional wedding guest book…Read More