MN Consumers First Alliance Responds to Disappointing Vote on Sunday Sales St. Paul, Minn. (May 12, 2016) – Following today’s 56-70 vote in the Minnesota House of Representatives against Sunday sales of wine, beer and spirits in retail stores, the MN Consumers First Alliance issued the following statement: “Today’s House vote is a huge disappointment… Continue
With Mother’s Day just around the corner and this (almost) summer weather in full swing for the upcoming weekend, I thought it only appropriate to share a few new libation goodies to use for your Sunday brunch table or your afternoon picnic al fresco. Let’s talk Sangria! But first, here are a couple of thoughts I would… Continue
As the spring season emerges, our senses tune in to the flowering tree blossom, fresh cut grass and sweet scented aromas of one of my favorite times of year. Delighted by the change of the season, our usual group of grape lovin’ ladies (Girls n Grapes) got together to celebrate the month by pairing and tasting ‘all… Continue
From the always lovely, absolutely talented and truly one of the most passionate chics in the wine biz, another fantastic blog by our superstar Amusée blog contributor: Ms. Karina Roe. So what are your plans for the weekend? (I think you’ll have an idea after reading these juicy tips!) Change Is A’Comin’: Thoughts on history,… Continue
Tis the season for peanuts, popcorn, cracker jacks and…baseball! While I generally set my sights on opening day by pairing a slew of great wine selections to a variety of stadium eats, I can’t help but share a little beer love in this post for our Minnesota Twins home opener, scheduled for Monday, April 11th. Baseball,… Continue
With spring break just in reach for many Minnesotans, we gear up for the upcoming weeks that bring us a bit of a reprieve from our every day schedules and hectic lifestyles. Whether it be a planned vacation to some tropical location with family and friends or simply a good ole fashioned ‘stay-cation’ that finds… Continue
Article and Video by Alpha News MN PUSH FOR SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES GROWS IN MINNESOTA March 22, 2016 The push for Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota is growing as The Minnesota Consumer’s First Alliance continues to promote its campaign. Leslee Miller is the spokesperson for the alliance and owner of wine consulting firm Amusée. Miller says the campaign… Continue
Push on for Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota February 24, 2016 PHOTO: WNAX Another Minnesota legislative session means another push for Sunday liquor sales. The Consumers First Alliance is behind a new social media campaign called “Why Not Sundays?” and spokeswoman Leslee Miller says up until now it’s been… Minnesota is one of 12 states still… Continue
Pressure mounts for Sunday retail liquor sales in Minnesota New efforts designed to put pressure on legislators to change the law include a slick social media campaign. By Christopher Aadland (Star Tribune) February 19, 2016 — 12:12am YouTube A scene from a YouTube video that is part of the Why Not Sundays? campaign, a effort by… Continue
With the onset of this next week’s warmer temps, I’ve seen more social media posts from Minnesotans alike conjuring the idea of spring! I mean we are, after all, almost into March. A season that for many evokes a sense of adventure, awakes the senses, and allows us to imagine the warm summer sun-rays of… Continue
This month in my column for Edina Magazine, I showcase a Pinot Noir from one of my favorite family owned Oregon wineries, Ponzi Vineyards. Take a peek! Read, Drink, Listen: February Read While promoting a new cookbook in 2009, Ruth Reichl, editor of Gourmet magazine, was called back to New York to learn that the… Continue
Oh yum! Here’s your chance to make Chef Alan Bergo from The Salt Cellar‘s, delicious house made Sauce Choron at home! Equipped with a wine pairing that I’ve recommended for Chef’s Flat Iron Steaks with Sauce Choron recipe. Check it out online via Certified Piedmontese‘s digital copy, page 28. Here’s the Link!