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Cold Climate Competition

Last Thursday, I sat amongst a panel of several judges analyzing a number of wines for one of the country’s most talked about grape pageants, the International Cold Climate Competition. After tasting over 75 wines within an 8 hour time slot, here is a overview of the day’s activities and its significance as told by Channel 5’s,… Continue

Minnesota’s 1st Cheese Fest

Sunday, June 3  *  Noon – 6 p.m. International Bazaar, State Fair Grounds Join cheesemakers from Minnesota and Wisconsin for an afternoon of~ Gourmet food trucks Home cheesemaking demonstrations Cicerone-led beer and cheese pairing demonstrations with Michael Agnew of A Perfect Pint Sommelier-led wine and cheese pairing demonstrations with Leslee Miller of Amusée …and more! For more information regarding… Continue

Amusée part of Cafe Ena 5 Year Celebration!

5 Year Anniversary Wine Dinner Cafe Ena Tuesday, May 8th, 2012  6:30 It is hard to believe we are coming up on five years here @ Cafe Ena! It seems like just yesterday we were opening our door’s for the first time. We feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful neighborhood and… Continue

Wine O’ Clock ~ Pretty in Pink!

Get into the Groove with Kitchen in the Market and Amusée! Pretty in Pink! is the kick off theme to our Wine O’Clock Series. Definition: Fun filled Happy Hours Join our first guest speaker, Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée, as she kicks off the spring season with a super sipping’ selection of PINKS.  Around the globe in Rosé is the name… Continue

Miss last nite’s Vines to Reefs Class?

I teach a number of great Twin Cities Food and Wine classes across the board, but really our Vines to Reefs Series at Cooks of Crocus Hill is always a ton of fun!  Chef Mike, culinary director for Cooks, and I team up to teach a full five course menu paired to all things seafood, explaining… Continue

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Wine Event

Looking for a fun wine event to attend with friends and family this week? Help support our local community and friends at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory this week with a wine event!   Como Friends presents the ultimate wine-tasting experience, Bouquets.    This annual fundraiser supports improvements at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.  Guests will enjoy… Continue

Cabernet Day ~ Sept 1, 2011

Now after many days of recovery under my belt, I’m finally able to share what was The Biggest Cabernet Day Ever within my household! With a whopping 20 hungry, Cab lovin’ foodies in attendance and a backyard set only for the finest of September days – the 7 course feast that I designed and cooked… Continue

Beer Wine & BBQ

Once a quarter friend Michael Agnew, Cicerone of A Perfect Pint, and I teach a joint culinary beer/wine class at Cooks of Crocus Hill with our good pal, Chef Mike Shannon, the school’s culinary director.  With every class we teach, the crowd seems to get bigger and the wait list just that much longer.  Folks line… Continue