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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Sparkling Wine Pairing Box by Cookie Zen Recommended by Whom You Know


After trying the red and white wine pairings, I thought it was time to celebrate! I popped a cork on some Brut Champagne and opened a box of cookies made for pairing with sparkling wines. The cookies in this box included Parmesan Thyme, Zesty Lemon, and Sea Salt Chocolate Oatmeal. These cookies go best with a Brut or Prosecco, but they would taste great with any sparkling wine. From this box, I could not decide on a favorite! The Sea Salt Chocolate Oatmeal had a lovely blend of sweet and salty. The Zesty Lemon was tangy and delicious! And the Parmesan Thyme really surprised me with a bold savory flavor and extremely soft texture. I cannot think of a better way to spend an evening than with Cookies & Corks, your favorite bottle of wine, and a great group of friends!

One of the things I always struggle with is what to pair with sparkling wine. I have found my new favorite pairing in the CookieZen Sparkling Wine Pairing Box. It comes with Parmesan Thyme, Zesty Lemon, and Sea Salt Chocolate Oatmeal. It also comes with a wonderful guide as to what kind of sparkling wine to pair each cookie with. My personal favorite was the pairing the Parmesan Thyme cookie with Prosecco. The next time I have a get together, I know what I'll have out for my guests! Plus, this would make a wonderful housewarming gift idea!

Sparkling wine, well yes, it is our favorite type of wine. Champagne, Prosecco, sparkling, we like it all. Then we heard that Cookie Zen had created a line a fresh tasty cookies to be paired with different varieties of wine, including sparking, pretty cool. This box features three different types of cookies that specifically recommended for sparkling wine. It includes zesty lemon, parmesan thyme and sea salt chocolate oatmeal. These cookies are so good by themselves that when paired take on a whole new level of yumminess. We thought the lemon zest with prosecco were amazing . Our favorite though was a glass of brut champagne with the sea salt chocolate oatmeal, yes it was really that good! Cookies & Corks come in different varieties for red and white wine, fun and tasty the prefect little treat for every wine lover.

Cookie Zen Sparkling Wine Pairing Box are a fun way to enjoy your wines. The Zesty Lemon, Parmesan Thyme, Sea Sal Chocolate Oatmeal will WOW you and anyone else who has a cookie with their wine. Trust me when I say you won't stop at just 1 cookie. You will probably finish the box and be on to another bottle of wine. I love this concept because the cookies bring out the flavor of the wine. Such a fun idea for a party! I love every flavor of cookies in this box. 

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A perfect hostess knows how to effortlessly make a party stand out. Cookies & Corks’ sweet and savory cookies are that something special that keeps people laughing, eating…and enjoying all night long!


Leah Kuo and Laura Englander, the duo behind Cookies & Corks, are always searching for ways to showcase the possibilities of their cookies. Not too long ago, at their local wine shop, they suggested pairing wine with cookies as a way to inject some fun into the typical wine tasting. The owner quipped, “Ladies, the only thing you pair with wine is a baguette.” Taking the challenge head-on, Leah and Laura sought to show him what cookies could do. They quickly realized they were on to something and began perfecting daring flavor combinations uniquely tailored to pair with wine varietals. 


Cookies & Corks is much more than a display or extra plate at the table, it’s a conversation starter, engaging everyone as guests experiment with different cookie and wine combinations. 


People are free to try pairing one cookie type with two different wines or pick the wine flavor of preference to try with several different cookies. The easy to use pairing guide is the perfect starting point. For instance, pair Zesty Lemon with Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot, or pair the White Cheddar Rosemary and Sea Salt Chocolate Oatmeal with a Cabernet Sauvignon. The combinations are endless! 



Cookies & Corks is the wow factor that hostesses will love to make their party stylish, flirty and special. They place the emphasis back on good food, good conversation and good fun. 

Cookies & Corks’ sweet and savory cookies for wine pairing come in a variety box with three cookie types and fifteen total cookies which retails for $7.95 and a single flavor box of five cookies which retails for $3.00 at select retailers across the U.S. and on their website. Bulk cookies are also available for foodservice and events. For more information, or to find a local retailer, visit www.cookiesandcorks.com.

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