Still looking to put together that perfect Summer Supper? Look no farther! We have your answer for an entire menu of fresh, fun summer ingredients, all the way through to their recipes. Not only are we going to share with you one terrific menu HERE, but we’re going to share some of our favorite summer… Continue
I love throwing a good flat iron or flank steak on the grill in these summer months. Whether you serve it with warm tortillas, over fresh salad greens, or just as is – it truly is one of my favorite summer suppers. Salt n Pepper does just fine – however, I often love to throw… Continue
The world is full of a zillion gadgets, gizmos and glassware when it comes to vino. How do we know what to pick up and when? Here’s a fun little video I put together with my friends from CambriaQuartz – that really does give you a full 4-1-1 on some of the newest wine devices in… Continue
This week I am reminded of ALL the ‘wicked cool’ peeps I know and admire in the wine world as my friend, Fred, joins us for a week’s stay in sunny Minneapolis. A Dry Creek, Californian with integrity and passion for his industry. A soul bound and determined to make wines with, well only one… Continue
I teach only what I believe. I believe only what I experience for myself and actually end up feeling, from my own view point. Yes, I teach the facts with every wine class – but in all reality – I also allow folks to ‘experience’ wine from their own point of view. You know why? … Continue
Celebrate the 4th of July in style with…Rosé! Check out my latest column in Artful Living Magazine’s Summer Edition regarding this rosey subject with a few recommendations as to my favs this summer. Coming up Rosés!
If I had a dime for all the times I’m asked about Minnesota Wine, I’d be a very wealthy lady. Or, if I had a FAQ List of the things I’m asked about coming from a wine basis every nite – What do you think about Minnesota Wine? – would be at the top of… Continue
Funny how life brings us to where we are. Just 4 and 1/2 years ago, I sat in an office perched above the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. My life, belonging to one of the most coveted Oregon wineries, was quite…as I look back at it…a pretty kick ass life. Director to one of… Continue
Summer brings out the best in our grilling skills, doesn’t it? While hot dogs and hamburgers are a quick and easy way to satisfy your inner grill master, why not whip up a fabulous marinade to throw on your favorite cut of meat, throw it on and call it good? Here, in Cooking Club Magazine, is… Continue
Wishing you all a super duper summer so far! Wanted to fill you all in on one amazing event coming up here in the next couple of weeks. I am organizing an event with the ladies of Minneapolis’s Casa Verde Design Studio to put on one outstanding event for a phenomenal charity, The Smile Network On… Continue
Planning your summer can be a pretty tough job. With all that sneaks up on you, before you know it – the summer will be half way over and you’ll be wondering where it all went. So before it all gets away from you, start planning for some of the summer’s most fun wine events… Continue
I love summer! Yes, I know we went from late winter to just about practically July, but I don’t care. I love the heat, the smell that the humidity gives the air and more. There isn’t much I don’t appreciate about the hot summer sun on my face. Yet, one of my favorite things about… Continue