Let’s just start by saying: Not that I have a whole lot to complain about this week, with my PACKERS GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL, and all. But…I have to tell you, sometimes these frigid Midwestern temps get the best of me. The only words I seem to hear on Kare11 these days are ‘Arctic… Continue
After another crazy exhausting weekend of work, I settle in this morning with my usual English muffin and peanut butter along with my giant mugged latte. I haven’t headed outside yet and I don’t really plan to venture far today, as I’ll spend my morning indoors with my hubby and small petting zoo (2 cats… Continue
The World of Whacked Wine… Here it is. All laid out for you. Remember ALL of those bottles with the crazy wine labels I was forced to drink over a month ago and put up my YouTube Video discussing it? Well, here it is in print, now as a columnist for Artful Living Magazine. Check… Continue
Was it a Throwdown? Hmmm…If it was, it was a perfect union of FOOD, WINE & BEER challenging any one out there that could come close to what we pulled off last nite! Bring it, Flay! The Perfect Pairing Team of Chef Mike Shannon & Sommelier Leslee Miller strikes again! This time with our friend… Continue
Well here we are, only 6 days into the New Year and I’ve already experienced heavenly wines! In fact, could turn out to be some of my favorite wines of the year, already!! And the best part, shared with some really outstanding peeps to pair. Within the last year I’ve hemmed and hawed about the ‘sleepy’ wine… Continue
So I received this AWESOME picture today from one of my dearest girlfriends…funny, right? Drinking Dom right from the bottle? “How dare she?! ” some would say. Yet I say, “Go For It, Sister!” My reasoning and why it should be tied into your New Year’s Resolutions when it comes to Wine! 1. Stop Playing By… Continue
I have been singing their praises for months now (almost just as long as they’ve been open!)…so I hope you’ve had a chance to get out and enjoy this super cool new hot spot for Wine and Eats in Minnesota. Who? Nectar Wine Bar Where? 204 Central Ave, Osseo, MN Why? Because they’re one of… Continue
What better to do than review wines when you’re trapped in by more snow? With the holidays upon us and with so many reaching for those ‘specialty’ wines to pair to the holiday table, I decided to take on a few Ice Wines. With a full 411 on the subject of Ice Wines, and few… Continue
This past week I went to see one of my favorite little hippie acoustic guitar players, Donavon Frankenreiter. A Hawaiian native born to surf, play guitar and woo the ladies, has always been one of my favorite ‘kick back’ musicians. It’s truly no wonder that he’s at the top of my playlist, as one of his… Continue
Wow, is it football season already? Well, I’m ready! With a clean slate to start with and my husband’s favorite team, The Vikings, already in last place – My Packers are looking pretty good! Football. It’s a ritual in our house. Food, wine, more food, yelling at the TV screen, more wine and well, more… Continue
In case you were asleep, or decided you didn’t want to look at the Internet or peruse most social media sites on Thursday…It was Officially Cabernet Day to anyone and everyone that loves wine! Cabernet…considered the King of Grapes, is one grape that adds flare to any meal, conversation or party. He is bold, strong,… Continue
Here we are already… I have to be honest, I’m not a fan of this holiday called: Labor Day. It’s like a marker that only spells out one thing, The End of Summer. Sadly. With my neighbor’s kids already back in school and the smell of damp condensation in the air, I’m excited to see… Continue