Save Those Pumpkin Seeds! Recipe for Baked Pumpkin Seeds
Yep, that’s right! You can do a whole lot more with a pumpkin than carve it.. you can save the seeds from the pumpkin and make a an easy, delicious snack!
Baked pumpkin seeds provide a great source of dietary fiber along with a nutty flavor. So, instead of popping that bag of popcorn tonight, grab [...]
Our Favorite Halloween Recipes (Cookies, Cakes, Drinks & More)
A few of our favorite Halloween Recipes.. Caramel Apples, Cider, Party Mixes, Cakes Cookies and more!
Caramel Apples
Ingredients:
6 apples
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
Lightly butter a baking sheet and set aside. Remove the stem from each apple and stick a craft (popsicle) stick into the top of each apple. Unwrap caramels and [...]
Tailgate Proof Wine
Fall is football season and represents numerous tailgating parties and other outdoor events. Did you know there are some outdoor friendly wines that drink outside the box? I know the stereo types about boxed wines, but there are some award winning wines that are being boxed to meet the mobile demands of consumers.
My personal favorite [...]
Drink from Flora Springs
Recently, I was able to enjoy some wines from Flora Springs Winery and Vineyards. Both wines were enjoyable, competitively priced, and come from green farming methods.
Flora Springs, a third generation winery in St. Helena, California, offers a wonderful selection of wines and they use sustainable and organic farming practices (20% is certified organic, with another [...]
Learn To Cook With Style at the Hilton Branson Convention Center October 15th-16th
Love food? Love to cook? Well do I have an event for you in Branson! As a kid I remember parts of my family either visiting Branson or passing through (and we always had to stop to sight see) on our way to somewhere else. Most of the time we stopped to see the theater [...]
Wine from the Heart of the Desert
Many of us do not think of New Mexico in terms of wine production, but it actually is the oldest wine growing region in the United States dating back to 1629. Recently I was introduced to some beautiful wines from Heart of the Desert in New Mexico. I was impressed with how well the wines [...]
Falling for Wine
Summer is ending and fall weather is rapidly approaching. The best way for me to transition, is to think about all the good things that come with fall: the leaves changing, a new school year, Penn State football, and putting on a nice warm sweater. Fall is also harvesting season for many grapes. This is [...]
Choco Pod Tasting
Recently I tasted some chocolates that would go perfectly at your next tasting event. They are Choco Pods from Chuao Chocolatier. These chocolates are filled with enticing flavors that will heighten any tasting experience. My husband and I tasted these chocolates over the course of a few days and had some red wine on hand. [...]
Tasting Down the HALL
This past Sunday we entertained friends over dinner where we enjoyed two bottles of excellent wine from Hall Wines.
We started with the 2005 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. This Cab is deep red and purple in color with notes of ripe berries with a smooth berry flavor. The Cab finishes with a slightly spicy [...]
Wine Cruising
Recently my husband and I went on a seven day cruise through the Western Caribbean. We left from Port Canaveral and traveled to Cozumel, Belize City, Costa Maya, and Nassau. We had a fantastic time and came home very relaxed.
We sailed on Carnival and they offer two wine packages. Yes, the wines are marked up [...]
Gardening with The Wine Mom
Many people are considering “trying” some sort of garden or potted garden. I have had both large gardens and potted gardens due to many moves over the years. I have learned that even if you don’t have a large yard, or really any yard, you can still have a garden.
Here are some reasons to consider [...]
Score Free Food
It’s no secret that with the dip in the economy restaurants and retailers are doing everything they can to get customers in the door. What that means for you is that there are plenty of opportunities to score deep discounts and even free stuff. Below is a list of restaurants that offer e-clubs that are [...]
Long Weekend at Old Mission Peninsula
Last summer, my husband and I drove the Traverse City Wine Trail on Old Mission Peninsula in Michigan. We had a wonderful visit. I ’m looking forward to returning. I don’t think that we’ll have that opportunity this year, but time will tell. Perhaps writing this entry will encourage my husband to plan another trip!
I [...]
Brownie Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Hello, everybody! Today I’d like to share a delicious recipe from Betty Crocker. Here we go:
Ingredients:
#1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
#Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
#1/2 gallon (8 cups) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
#1 cup hot fudge topping, warmed if desired
#2 [...]
Award Winning Wines Help Fund Breast Cancer Research and Treatments
Within the first minute of speaking to Budge Brown, I knew he had a passion for breast cancer awareness. If you’ve never heard of Mr. Brown, maybe you have heard of his winery, Cleavage Creek. The winery was created with the intent of contributing significantly towards breast cancer research and awareness.
Breast cancer is a topic [...]
Wine Taste at your next Outdoor Concert
During the summer, I usually look for affordable, family friendly activities. That way, we can enjoy numerous activities through out the year. The youngest likes to run around, dance, clap, and listen to music. My husband and I love to listen to music and experience new things. A free concert in Millennium Park was just [...]
THE 2009 SUMMER WINE LIST
I received this press release and it has some great wine and pairing suggestions (as well as prices). It also tells you what to look for when tasting each wine. I thought I’d share it – Enjoy!
For Immediate Release
THE 2009 SUMMER WINE LIST
Clambakes, pool parties, sandcastles and sunscreen: summer is around the corner. In 2009 [...]
Wine[tails] from [yellow tail] wine….
Let’s face it, everyone is trying to do something that sets their party apart from the rest. For many, that is sharing a new dish, drink, or appetizer that you found in your favorite magazine or online. Wine[tails] will let you stand out at your next gathering and you won’t be offering the same old [...]
Summer Wines for any Taste bud!
Now that summer is here are you having trouble deciding what to drink when you are sitting at the beach, at a concert in the park, or just relaxing on your deck? Many of us wait for what feels like an eternity, just for those three blessed months of summer! If you’re anything like me, [...]
