Hey there! I’m Emily, Amusée’s resident media manager and long-time dabbler in the food and beverage biz. In January I had the chance to visit over twelve wineries in Napa and Sonoma, from big established wine houses with grand history and large staffs, to fledgling winemakers working alone, after hours, from scraps of interesting land… Continue
Happy Fat Tuesday, y’all! Just because it’s cake, doesn’t mean you can’t pair a wine to it! Check out this deliciously indulgent and celebratory wine pairing I’ve selected to pair to Mardi Gras’s most famous and iconic dessert, KING CAKE, to kick off the party! But wait…this recipe comes with a twist and is created by local food guy, Andrew… Continue
In my beer bestie, Cicerone Michael Agnew’s, monthly blog post for Amusée so appropriately coined, A Monthly Pint, Michael shares his most intimate secrets for perfect Valentine’s Day Beer & Food Pairings! Valentine’s Day Food writer M. F. K. Fisher once said, “Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be… Continue
Twin Cities food and wine scene lured sommelier back to the Midwest By Jess Fleming jfleming@pioneerpress.com POSTED: 01/29/2015 12:01:00 AM CST Leslee Miller is a certified sommelier at the new Salt Cellar Restaurant on Cathedral Hill in St Paul and owns wine consulting firm, Amusée. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi) Before Leslee Miller could legally… Continue
In my most recent edition of ‘Somm Speak‘ for A Perfect Pint‘s Blog, I share a few tips for pairing wines to Super Bowl food for the big game, with an easy (and delicious) wing recipe to boot! Somm Speak: Leslee’s Perfect Super Bowl Pairings The Super Bowl. Isn’t it practically considered a ‘beer holiday’? I… Continue
In my most recent blog post for ALDI, I chat beer & chip pairings for the big game! What libation/chip pairing are you getting ready to kick off for the big weekend? Beer Tasting 101 January 23, 2015 – Hi, all! Leslee Miller here to help you get ready for the BIG GAME! When you’re craving… Continue
Ever wonder how sommeliers are able to stick their nose in a glass and then quickly give you an analysis of the wine from its tasting notes, country of origin, grape varietal, its food pairings to its actual vintage date? Check out these fun & easy steps I list for ALDI readers this past month regarding… Continue
Thanks for the fabulous write up, City Pages! Salt Cellar, a New School Steakhouse with Old School Charm, Now Open in St. Paul By Mecca Bos Fri., Jan. 16 2015 at 4:00 AM Mecca Bos Salt Cellar is serious about its wine program. “Good meat is nothing without good wine, and they’ve wisely invested in a real-deal… Continue
Last week while cruising through some of my most recent pins on Pinterest looking for an easy midweek chicken recipe, I came across this super easy recipe from The Kitchen Paper. The recipe was easy to create, ingredients were accessible and overall, pretty darn healthy. I tried it, I LOVED it…and, I even found… Continue
In my regular column for Edina Magazine, I suggest a zesty South American vino for a quick winter warm up! Want a fabulous read and a delicious listen to accompany this flavorful little find? Read on… Read, Drink, Listen January 2015 ~ Edina Magazine The first month of the new year encourages reassessments. Janice MacLeod… Continue
Introducing a new advice feature on the Amusée blog: Ask Leslee! Get a little one-on-one time with Sommelier Leslee Miller by asking her your most burning wine questions. They can be serious (which red wines benefit from a little chill?), practical (is it actually important to hold a wine glass only by its stem? will… Continue
This month in my pal, Cicerone Michael Agnew’s, Monthly Pint post he gives you a few last pointers for entertaining for the holidays! With New Year’s Eve right at your heels, here are a few goodies to run out and grab to ring in the new year with. Holiday Entertaining Tips The holidays are… Continue