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Happy Friday and Happy May! I hope the sun is shining where you are and that you enjoy these little gems from the internet:
FRIDAY FAVES - 5.7.21
- I highly recommend making this hot and tangy vegetarian soup! At first glance, it doesn't seem like much, but it's totally invigorating and so easy to throw together.
- You don't have to have a green thumb to appreciate this advice on the best flowers for a container garden.
- Just in time for fresher weather, Leslee did a live tasting of almost half of the 31 different rosés we carry! Check it out on Facebook!
- Watch this charming video tutorial from Food52 on making an exciting big salad. So cute!
- This kitchen makeover is inspiring me to pick up a paintbrush!
Have a great day!
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Welcome to the weekend! We've got a short list of goodies you might like to peruse in preparation. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 4.23.21
- I'm guessing there's a dad in your life who can relate to these hilarious t-shirts!
- Speaking of parents! We've got a whole juicy shop section full of wines to gift your mom this Mother's Day! The Marisco 'Ned' Pinot Gris is particularly delightful and celebratory (it tastes like a juicy bowl of melon + strawberry).
- Ummm, West Elm has a kids collection now? Cute little people furniture? I'm in!
- Do you miss going to the movies as much as I do? This piece on why the heck movie theaters look the way they do (those crazy carpets!) is a total nostalgia trip.
- If you're in the Minneapolis area, don't miss the Broken English pop-up menu at Restaurant Alma this Sunday night! Chef Dan Manosack makes Lao-American style street food and it is GOOD.
Have a great day!
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Good daaaay! Thanks for stopping by on your way into the weekend. Here are a couple of things we like right now.
FRIDAY FAVES - 4.16.21
- There's a new pasta shape in town!
- This podcast interview with Dr. Alex Anderson (an anesthesiology specialist in MN) on the joy of working in medicine (even during Covid), pumping herself up with Billie Eilish tunes, and embracing her head of gray hair is beautiful, bright, and inspiring. The podcast in general (Forever35) is also great for self care enthusiasts!
- All about forest bathing, which sounds like perfect medicine right now.
- Here are many, MANY rosés to add to your spring wine list.
- Leslee's gift box company is now LIVE online! Go check out the website and let us know what you think!
- Holy wow, this list of the best (and quirkiest) Airbnbs in the UK is inspiring! I can't wait to hop a plane in the near future.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Sure, you could have beer at your next barbecue. But why not play the wild card and pair your smokey outdoor eats with WINE?
Pairing wine to grilled meats and vegetables is a lot easier than you think. Just make sure neither the food nor the drink overpowers the other. So, if you've got a super savory marinated steak, you'll need a heartier wine--like a Cabernet or Zinfandel--to stand up to its big ole flavor. Similarly, try a lighter bodied wine that's full of fruit when enjoying the more delicate flavors of grilled zucchini or pork chops.
Pro tip: Try chilling light-bodied reds (Pinot Noir, Gamay, Frappato, lighter Nebbiolos) before serving them. They'll taste extra fresh and keep you cool while you man the grill.
Below are some of my favorite red wines to grill and chill with in the summertime, complete with some handy little pairing ideas:
1. Elk Cove 'Estate' Pinot Noir Rosé | Willamette Valley, Oregon
This sunset-colored rosé of Pinot Noir is all juicy, tart cherry and rose petals...
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He calls me the ‘Royalty of Rosé’, the ‘Mistress of Merlot’ and ‘The Princess of Pinot’. I am, after all, his WINE DIVA and am so so happy to always be a part of his monthly wine finds. He is the lovely + very talented host of his own daytime show, The Jason Show. He is Jason Matheson.
Today, we chatted about National Rosé Day, which will take place on Saturday, June 9th. I shared a slew of delicious wines + all my favorite snacks for making your #roseallday one for the books.
Take a look!
A list of the wines shown:
Later this week, all of these wines will be for sale on our public site at Sip Better — here!
Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé ~ Germany (tasted on the segment) — paired on the show to France 44′s smoked Potato Salad
Zoë Rosé ~ Greece (tasted on the segment) — paired on the show to France 44′s smoked salmon spread
Domaine de la Patience Rosé ~ France (tasted on the segment) — paired on the show to France 44′s pimento cheese spread
Amestoi Txacolina Rosé ~ Spain (tasted on the segment)...
