I have a good friend, Jeannine, who has spent the good part of her year pairing to something quite fun and unusual – Cheesecake! Isn’t that fun? Jeannine, a serious foodie, I knew when I met her…as she sat front row in one of my Cooks of Crocus Hill Classes. Brite eyed and wanting to… Continue
I have been singing their praises for months now (almost just as long as they’ve been open!)…so I hope you’ve had a chance to get out and enjoy this super cool new hot spot for Wine and Eats in Minnesota. Who? Nectar Wine Bar Where? 204 Central Ave, Osseo, MN Why? Because they’re one of… Continue
Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s or the next upcoming holiday to give…might I give a suggestion for a fool-proof way to impress even your finest foodie friends. We gave a few of these out this year and they happened to be a big hit with everyone. Zingerman’s Bacon Club! What the hay is Zingerman’s? The… Continue
Upon a very short to Las Vegas this past weekend, I was reminded of some very fun times I have spent listening and jamming to some unbelievable music through the Vegas scene in years past. Quite a few of my most memorable have to do with Dave Matthews. Of course, if you’ve read any of my… Continue
Courtesy of my pals at the Wine Company, a local Twin Cities distributor, they put out this fun fact bubble blast this week to their wholesale clients. I liked it so much, that I thought I’d pass it on. While most of us in the industry take these terms for granted, I thought it fun to remind… Continue
What better to do than review wines when you’re trapped in by more snow? With the holidays upon us and with so many reaching for those ‘specialty’ wines to pair to the holiday table, I decided to take on a few Ice Wines. With a full 411 on the subject of Ice Wines, and few… Continue