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Eats in NYC

While there never seems to be enough time to actually EAT everything you came for in NY, there is certainly never a lack of exercise burning off what you’ve actually consumed.  After a full adventuresome first day, our next was spent sight seeing.  From exceptional views atop The Top of The Rock (Rockefeller Center), to… Continue

Locked up in the Big Apple

Here I am, Back in the Big Apple.  A city that I just can’t get away from.  I dream of it of many fronts.  Wanting to drink, eat and shop my way through every inch of it.  Every time I’m here, it’s always a new experience yet, this trip has already has taken the cake for… Continue

Game Day Wine

Wow, is it football season already?  Well, I’m ready! With a clean slate to start with and my husband’s favorite team, The Vikings, already in last place – My Packers are looking pretty good!  Football.  It’s a ritual in our house.  Food, wine, more food, yelling at the TV screen, more wine and well, more… Continue

Wine Pairings…On a Stick!

You asked for it and you got it! My first time to the Minnesota State Fair and I’ve already taken it to the next level.  I paired all the fair goodies up to WINE!  Yes, wine.   I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – there isn’t anything that I can’t pair to.  … Continue

Cabernet Day

In case you were asleep, or decided you didn’t want to look at the Internet or peruse most social media sites on Thursday…It was Officially Cabernet Day to anyone and everyone that loves wine! Cabernet…considered the King of Grapes, is one grape that adds flare to any meal, conversation or party.  He is bold, strong,… Continue

Fishing for a Few Pairings?

Here we are already… I have to be honest, I’m not a fan of this holiday called: Labor Day.  It’s like a marker that only spells out one thing, The End of Summer.  Sadly.  With my neighbor’s kids already back in school and the smell of damp condensation in the air, I’m excited to see… Continue

Oh my Gaga…Is it another ThrowDown?

In case you missed it, there was a Showdown ThrowDown last nite in the Twin Cities between two of Music’s Hottest Blonde Bombshells – Lady Gaga & Carrie Underwood.  Gaga at St Paul’s Xcel Enery Center and Underwood at the State Fair…hmmm.  Love ya Carrie, but the state fair, really?  Gaga was so hot, she… Continue