Entertaining for the holidays? I found this super cute idea today via Honey & Fitz, a really crafty little blog created by a woman who is a designer and DIY guru. The blog mostly revolves around fun kids projects and family home design, so if you’re a mom, this is a really fun site… Continue
I love this time of year as the familiar sound of the Salvation Army bells, twinkly multicolored lights and holiday music warm even the chilliest of Minnesotans. On top of that, almost everywhere I go I run into Mr. and Mrs. Claus! While yes, all of the above is an absolute bonus, my favorite part… Continue
Entertaining this holiday season and need a few new ideas to supe up your Recipe/Wine Pairings rolodex? In the latest edition of Cambria Style Magazine, the winter issue featuring Andrea Bocelli, I lay out a number of delicious sips paired to a lovely array of Classic Brunch Recipes. Article Title: Family Style Written by Amanda… Continue
I can’t deny it. Pinot Noir is still my favorite Thanksgiving Day grape after all these years. The grape’s versatility, its soft sensual nature & the variety of flavors it offers from region to region is stunning. From its dirty notes of clay and tobacco to roasted meat, bright cherry, menthol, dark raspberry, marionberry and… Continue
Did you miss A Perfect Pint & I’s morning interview with Kare 11 pairing (yes!) WINE & BEER to Halloween Candy? Here it is! Pairing wine and beer with Halloween candy! KARE 11 ~ 9:27 a.m. EDT October 30, 2013 (Photo: KARE) GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Certified Sommelier, Leslee Miller of Amusée and Certified Cicerone, Michael Agnew… Continue
October has already been a jam packed month filled with Perfect Pairings, beer, wine bootcamps, classes – with more to come! Because we are just weeks away from one of my favorite October dates, Halloween, I wanted to share some of my favorite ‘sweet tooth’ pairings from this past week’s SWEET RETREAT class, ending our… Continue
Again, we are so grateful to all who attended our Beer & Wine University Pairings Class last night…another fun group with a slew of delicious #beer & #wine paired to small plates. My favorite pairing from last night’s class included a Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie bite paired to both the pairing wine I brought, Crios… Continue
Think you love Pinot Noir?! Then you may be a Pinotphile, too! Join us at Kitchen in the Market, as we host one of our favorite Pinotphiles, Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée, for a worldwide trip around the globe, Pinot style. Leslee shares her love for this sexy Queen of Grapes for a fun tasting… Continue
In my monthly column for Edina Metro, I recommend a delicious PINK bubbly as we head into these early days of fall. Read, Drink, Listen The monthly must-haves. FROM THE ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 2013 Read: In her compelling and beautiful novel, The Life of Objects, Susanna Moore explores the powerful hold that art has over collectors. Seventeen-year-old Beatrice… Continue
Support Como Park Zoo & Conservatory at Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Statewide Fundraiser on Tuesday -September 17! On September 17, Chipotle will give Como 50% of all sales made in Minnesota, as well as Hudson and Eau Claire, Wisconsin up to $35,000. All you have to do is bring a printout of the attached flyer, show… Continue
“To know a place, you have to taste it.” T.S. Eliot Ever heard the word ‘Terroir’ used when hanging out with a bunch of wine geeks? The word is often used to describe the agricultural setting of (in this case), wine. By definition… Terroir is the set of special characteristics that the geography, geology and climate of a… Continue
Yep, exciting news… Amusée has a new Facebook page and we want YOU to follow! As we announce a slew of fabulous new events, classes, and wine what nots…our Facebook followers will have an opportunity to win cool wine stuff like Amusée wine keys, wine tees, wine totes and tickets to some of our new… Continue