Wine & Spirits

Our Favorite Holiday Recipes!

(December 18, 2009)

Apple Baked Christmas Ham Ingredients: 1 large pre-cooked holiday ham 5 cups apple juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 light brown sugar 1/4 cup water Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Clean ham and remove skin. Place

Tailgate Proof Wine

(October 14, 2009)

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

Drink from Flora Springs

(October 7, 2009)

Flora Springs Winery 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.

Wine from the Heart of the Desert

(September 9, 2009)

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

Falling for Wine

(September 3, 2009)

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

Choco Pod Tasting

(August 26, 2009)

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

Tasting Down the HALL

(August 19, 2009)

HALL Wines 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

Wine Cruising

(August 5, 2009)

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

Long Weekend at Old Mission Peninsula

(July 15, 2009)

Lake Michigan 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

Award Winning Wines Help Fund Breast Cancer Research and Treatments

(July 8, 2009)

2007 Cleavage Creek Wines 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,

Wine Taste at your next Outdoor Concert

(June 30, 2009)

Millennium Park 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

THE 2009 SUMMER WINE LIST

(June 30, 2009)

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!

Wine[tails] from [yellow tail] wine….

(June 29, 2009)

Blueberry Watermelon 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