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• Wine Wednesday Ruta 22 Malbec

  

  I have a thing for Malbec. And not just a little “thing” but a full fledged love. Give me a glass of a big hearty red and I am a happy girl. Especially one unde... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beer Glazed Sausage and Apples

  

  Raising my hand to admit that I am a magazine addict. I get way too many. I find a great deal or get them as a gift and they just keep coming. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mini Meatloaves

  

  I have a confession to make. I don’t really like meatloaf. I know I know, how can I be a Midwestern girl and not like meatloaf? Maybe I just didn’t like my Mom’... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  It has been an amazing year and I have so many things to be thankful for! Just a few of the things I am thankful for: Scott and I getting engaged, this was a... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday Famiglia Meschini Pinot Noir

  

  I have a well documented love of Chiean wines. They have amazing flavor profiles and can be really affordable. One of my favorites is Famiglia Meschini Pinot... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Butternut Squash with Spiced Couscous

  

  I am in full on Thanksgiving mode. This is my first traditional Thanksgiving in the states in many many years and I fully intend to stuff myself. Hello wine,... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• African Peanut Stew

  

  I love a big bowl of steaming hot soup. It is the best comfort food and the leftovers are always better the next day. Enter a African Peanut Stew from Clean... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Give A Goat

  

  The holidays will be here before we know it and I really struggle with what to get for family and friends sometimes. I hate getting gift cards and I really... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 CHARITY, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday The Wingman

  

  A hearty red that goes so well with soups, stews and the delicious Coq Au Vin I made earlier in the week. A Trader Joe’s find for around $10 dollars and this wa... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Coq Au Vin

  

  When I page through cookbooks and magazines for inspiration I tend to be drawn to those recipes that hearty, one pot meals. Especially those that allow me to... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Broccoli and White Bean Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

  

  Having a few healthy, fast and vegetarian friendly salads in your repertoire is essential. Need a last minute dinner, or something to bring for an event? Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Past Week

  

  has been packed with workouts, work travel, and great meals out. I have been working hard at best body bootcamp and discovered just how hard ladders are! Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Wine Wednesday 2009 Perez Cruz Cot

  

  I saw Cot as the name and realized I had no clue what that was, a little back label and tasting notes reading and I discovered that Cot was the original name fo... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Venison Chili

  

  It wasn’t until a few years ago that I really started to appreciate just how good chili is. It is perfect for a fall or winter day and makes enough to have... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Secret Recipe Club Strawberry Basil and Goat Cheese Panini

  

  I felt the urge to find a recipe for the Secret Recipe Club this month that held onto the last few warms days. I wanted to pretend that it was still 80 degrees... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Travel Thursday August Schell Brewery

  

  While New Ulm Minnesota is not exactly an exotic locale where a passport is needed, it is the home of the August Schell Brewery. Schell’s is the 2nd oldest... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• October Foodie Pen Pals

  

  I say it every month. I love Foodie Pen Pals! Nothing like getting a box of delicious treats from someone who loves food and puts so much effort into their... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wines of Chile Live from Santiago

  

  An excuse to have friends over for a random Wednesday wine tasting. Yes please! Last Wednesday 12 of us sat down and tasted 12 Chilean wines: three sauvignon... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Chicken Couscous Salad with a Harissa Dressing

  

  Quick and healthy weeknight meals are always something I am looking for, and considering that I rarely make the same thing twice I need a lot of ideas! Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Double Berry Baked Oatmeal

  

  During the week I feel too crunched for time to really spend a lot of effort on breakfast. It is usually something healthy and quick like yogurt with granola,... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES