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Have you ever bought a bottle of wine and taken it home to drink, just to be disappointed? I had that experience recently after picking up a bottle of Malbec that looked “interesting” – it was downright awful and I ended up pouring most of it down the drain. I never have that issue with [...]
For Mother’s Day, change things up by making mom a South of the Border twist on the classic Bloody Mary – a Guaca Mary. This drink combines nutritious avocados, with grapes, Mexican spices, peppers, and coconut water. You can serve it as a mocktail or add some vodka or tequila for a full blown cocktail. [...]
Since I’m moving Georgia at the end of the month, I better practice making real Southern cocktails like mint juleps. Since the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, I can’t think of a better time to try Gail Simmons, the host of Bravo’s Top Chef, recipe for Lemon Ginger “Tulep” using Pure Leaf Iced Tea. You can [...]
With Cinco de Mayo just a few days away , I wanted to feature some healthy Mexican recipes this week. This recipe is courtesy of 901 Silver Tequila, a tequila that is triple distilled using only 100% Blue Weber Agave. Campechana is a Baja Mexico-style seafood cocktail and is a favorite of my husband and [...]
My husband, Paul, and I had just returned from Hawaii (more on that soon!), where we enjoyed some amazing chilled white and rosé wines. So when the package from the California Wine Club showed up with two reds – a Le Vigne Winery 2007 Kiara Private Reserve Zinfandel and a Le Vigne Winery 2007 Kiara [...]
Some of the best cocktail parties I’ve been to have had a theme. For example, there was a friend’s hillbilly party that featured BBQ, beans, and corn on the cob. The guests came in Daisy Duke shorts, square dancing dress, and overalls. Another friend has a yearly bacon party, where we all try to outdo [...]
While having a pint of Guinness or some green beer is a must for many during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, for us gluten free folks it’s a no-no. Instead, how about trying something a bit more sophisticated but without the gluten? The folks at VOGA Italia Wine came up with a green sangria that’s perfect [...]
If you’re looking for last minute gift ideas, how about a Premier Club membership from The California Wine Club? You can pick a one to 12 month membership, what type of wines (one red and one white, two reds, or two whites) you’d want, and how often you want the wine shipped (every month, every [...]
It’s been a blast having a Premier Club membership from The California Wine Club. Every time FedEx drops off a package of wine, it’s like Santa coming to the house! This month I was sent two estate wines from the Tulip Hill winery. The 2009 Mount Oso Vineyard Cabepulciano, a hardy red, is a blend [...]
You can only heat up slices of Thanksgiving turkey so many times before you’re tired of it. Instead, how about making a panini sandwich with your leftover turkey and cranberry sauce instead? My version is based on Mirassou Winery’s recipe for Mini Maple Turkey Panini with Riesling Cranberry Relish. I’ve healthed up the recipe by [...]
I was introduced to Mirassou Winery at Bloggy Bootcamp Denver in September. Not only was it a treat to sample their wonderful wines at the closing cocktail party, it was a neat opportunity to meet a member of the Mirassou family, and learn about the history of the winery. Wine for the holidays The Mirassou [...]
One of the pleasures of having a Premier Club membership to The California Wine Club for three months is enjoying their holiday wine recommendations. This month I was sent two wines from Castoro Cellars at Paso Robles, the 2010 “Blind Faith” Paso Robles Pinot Noir and the 2010 Pas Robles Gewürztraminer. The “Blind Faith” Paso [...]
Ever tried to shop for that person who has everything? If they’re a wine lover, one gift giving idea that’s affordable and easy to do is the gift of wine from The California Wine Club. I’m partnering with them to try out their Premier Club for three-months, so I can tell you about my experience [...]
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