Since many of us may choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo cocktails at home this year, why not find a new way to spice up your margarita?! Let me introduce you to something new and exciting Cocalero Clásico! I was intrigued by the color first, then, by the blend of 17 botanicals. What is Cocalero? […]
Missouri Wine Farmers’ Table Wine Trail Event
Now that spring has arrived, Missouri wine lovers are ready to get outside and hit the wine trail after a year of being deprived! Much to the joy of food and wine lovers, The Farmers’ Table Wine Trail event is happening once again on Saturday, April 10th. Visitors to Hermann have the opportunity to learn […]
Valentine’s Day Cocktail: the Ballotin Raspberry-Chocolate Bramble
Last night we had our Chocolate Lovers Valentine’s Day zoom cooking party and if you didn’t join us, you missed out on a bunch of fun! I’ll be posting all three recipes we demonstrated, both sweet and savory, but first, a Valentine’s Day cocktail you’ll love! For a socially distanced Valentine’s Day all you need […]
Versatile Maple Syrup – From Breakfast to Cocktails
Are you cooking at home more than ever? Have you ever thought about cooking with maple syrup, or drizzling maple syrup on other things besides pancakes, waffles, and French toast? Maple syrup is incredibly versatile and can be used in sweet and savory dishes from popcorn and pork to oatmeal and dessert crepes. AND, you […]
Dr. Kostantin Frank – Award-Winning Wines from the Finger Lakes
A 2021 resolution for wine lovers: try new wines!! A fantastic place to start is the award-winning wines from the best wineries in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Begin expanding your palate with varietals such as Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, Rkatsiteli, and Saperavi from Dr. Konstantin Frank, the most award-winning winery in the Finger […]
Feast of Seven Fishes – Virtual Cooking Lesson + Wine Pairing
In time for your holiday menu preparations, we’re coming at you with a virtual cooking lesson and wine pairings focused on seafood with a nod to the Italian Christmas Eve tradition—Feast of Seven Fishes. It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here but that means 2020 is almost over! However, because this everlasting pandemic […]
7 Tasty and Simple Recipes for Instant Pot Beginners
For me, Fall means It’s time to dust off my Instant Pot and begin making the comforting soups and stews that we crave in cooler weather. Did you recently purchase an instant pot? Or have you owned an instant pot for a while but still haven’t been able to cook with it? Have no fear! […]
6 Unique Places to Stay On Your Central Coast Road Trip
Of all the gorgeous places to visit in California, the Central Coast area between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles with miles of rugged coastline, golden rolling hills, and flourishing wine regions is ripe for road trips. But where should you stay on your Central Coast road trip? Conjure your inner adventurous spirit by skipping the […]
Golf and More at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson #GetOutdoors
New Tiger Woods Golf Course at Big Cedar Lodge Golf at Big Cedar Lodge just got better, if that’s even possible! Big Cedar Lodge is proud to announce the opening of Payne’s Valley Golf Course on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 with the Payne’s Valley Cup, a Europe vs. U.S. match-up between American golfing greats Tiger […]
Virtual Wine Tasting with Willamette Valley Vineyards
To all the wine lovers out there— do you miss wine tasting as much as I do?? If you answered with a resounding “yes”, I’m excited to tell you about Willamette Valley Vineyards’ virtual wine tasting and Porch Pairing event which satisfied my thirst and transported me for an evening to an exclusive wine tasting […]