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
The newest issue of Cambria Style has arrived! As a regular contributor, you can take a peak at page 41 to see a few of my Champagne recommendations for the winter issue. Great options for your holiday celebrations, or a Tuesday night in.
A little Read, a little Drink and a little Listen! This month, in my regular column for Edina Magazine, I list a delicious Italian red for toasting to the holidays. Read, Drink, Listen Read Parents and children might need a humorous book or two as December descends and the holidays loom. The awful Herdman kids… Continue
Love this post that Serena Ball of Teaspoon of Spice posted after attending an ALDI Blogher conference I helped host in November. A great recap of the tips I gave participants! 6 Easy Tips for Pairing Wine with Holiday Food November 26, 2014 By Serena Ball A few surprise tips that will make your holiday wine and food… Continue
The holiday season is a time for gathering, entertaining, and further more, a time for sharing wine amongst friends and family. Whether you are on a budget, willing to splurge or somewhere in between, here are a few simple tips and entertaining ideas for following when gathering for the holiday season! 1. Consider your audience.… Continue
Somm Speak A new monthly blog exchange on my pal, Cicerone Michael Agnew’s blog, A Perfect Pint. __________________________________________________________________________ A Season for Sharing ~ Thanksgiving Pairings Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or a wine fanatic, there’s one thing we can all agree upon this Thanksgiving season, you’re gonna need one or the other for this season… Continue
A class that has now become one of our Cooks of Crocus Hill staples, Holiday Pairings, was taught last night for the 4th year in a row by Chef Mike Shannon & myself. With a wait list over a mile long, we squeezed in as many ‘Holiday Pairing’ fanatics as possible for this three hour… Continue
It’s happened! The top ten wines of the world list has finally been unveiled & fully announced by The Wine Spectator! Congratulations to Dow’s with their 2011Vintage Port making it to the #1 spot! Truly, a spectacular wine as I did have the opportunity to taste this wine when I was in Portugal this past… Continue
This month in my column for Edina Magazine, I recommend one of my favorite ‘everyday drinking’ whites that I almost ALWAYS have on tap at my house! A perfect sipper for light bites, or better yet–a perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving Table. And, if you’re into pairing your vino with a read or a listen,… Continue
In my monthly column for Edina Magazine, I share a delicious bubble for your late summer/early fall season. Check it as it comes equipped with a ‘read’ and a ‘listen’ to accompany it! Read, Drink, Listen OPENING PHOTO BY: PHOTO COURTESY OF EVELIN In September 1982, 20-year-old Nina Stibbe leaves Leicestershire to work as a… Continue