Funny how life brings us to where we are. Just 4 and 1/2 years ago, I sat in an office perched above the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. My life, belonging to one of the most coveted Oregon wineries, was quite…as I look back at it…a pretty kick ass life. Director to one of… Continue
Summer brings out the best in our grilling skills, doesn’t it? While hot dogs and hamburgers are a quick and easy way to satisfy your inner grill master, why not whip up a fabulous marinade to throw on your favorite cut of meat, throw it on and call it good? Here, in Cooking Club Magazine, is… Continue
Wishing you all a super duper summer so far! Wanted to fill you all in on one amazing event coming up here in the next couple of weeks. I am organizing an event with the ladies of Minneapolis’s Casa Verde Design Studio to put on one outstanding event for a phenomenal charity, The Smile Network On… Continue
Planning your summer can be a pretty tough job. With all that sneaks up on you, before you know it – the summer will be half way over and you’ll be wondering where it all went. So before it all gets away from you, start planning for some of the summer’s most fun wine events… Continue
I love summer! Yes, I know we went from late winter to just about practically July, but I don’t care. I love the heat, the smell that the humidity gives the air and more. There isn’t much I don’t appreciate about the hot summer sun on my face. Yet, one of my favorite things about… Continue
Don’t miss out on this spectacular summer kick off at Wayzata CC this Friday! Are you a member? What are you waiting for? Sign up and get in for one of the summer’s hottest club events… It’s Time for Wine! Our Summer Wine Lawn Party is on Friday, June 3rd and I wanted to make… Continue
I’m just a good Midwestern girl at heart – ready to take on, explore and DISCOVER WISCONSIN with you! Discover Wisconsin is looking for a new host and I think I’m that person. Equipped with sensibility, sass, wit and style – I want to be YOUR NEW DISCOVER WISCONSIN HOST! Check out my ‘American Woman’… Continue
Looking to do something a little different this year for Mother’s Day when it comes to sweets? I recently discovered owner Cathy Winter and her local fabulous business, Gather Gourmet, just a few months ago. I immediately fell in love with her passion for her craft and her food, it’s delicious! And this month, she’s trying… Continue
You need not watch if you’re not down for a little fun with the video camera. While yes, it is a full review of a line up of six of Winemaker Maynard Keenan’s wines from Caduceus Cellars – this vid has a few more antics than maybe most can handle. Tool music in the background, a cool… Continue
I’m always looking to take it ‘outside the box’ when pairing wine with food, music, friends, snacks and well…just about anything edible. Including, Easter Candy! Today on Easter Sunday, I bring you…my perfect wine pairings to all things in your Easter Basket. Enjoy!
The ABC’s of Wine, Grape Juice 101, Wine 101, Wine Education 101, Wine Basics, Wine Intro, Wine Pairing 101…it’s all been done, right? Hmmm, think again. Amusée brings to you a new series of gulping grape juice gracefully in a class called: The Wine Buzz. (I know you love the title, try not to swipe… Continue
Looking for a super duper way to introduce your palate to summer? Solo Vino has you covered! One late spring event you will not want to miss! See you there!