The hap, happiest season of all is officially upon us! I love to use the holidays as an excuse to cook and entertain for my family and friends. With a little strategic planning, holiday entertaining…
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Wine Wednesdays – What I’m drinking for Thanksgiving
It’s the best time of year!!! My turkey-day pre-game was strong this year, we hosted 14 people in our apartment for a Friendsgiving feast. Jared and I handled the turkey, gravy, and cranberry, while our…
Wine Wednesdays – 2011 Wild Hog Vineyard Pinot Noir
I hope everyone had a lovely holiday weekend! We hit both holidays with a Passover Seder on Friday night in Connecticut and hosted Sunday night Easter dinner back at home. Did you know that most…
Wine Wednesdays – Champagne and Lobster: Agrapart & Fils “Terroirs”
What are everyone’s thoughts on Valentine’s Day? Just another day? Something to be celebrated? I’ve always liked the holiday. I see it as an excuse to bake up sweet treats and a reminder to express…
Wine Wednesdays – Thanksgiving Wine and Recipes with Dunk and Crumble
It’s here, it’s here! T-day! Are you ready? Recipes prepped, table set, wine chosen? If you’re looking for any last minute inspiration, my friend Molly from Dunk and Crumble is sharing some amazing recipes and…
Wine Wednesdays – What to Drink for Thanksgiving 2015 Edition
It’s a toss up, but Thanksgiving might just edge out Christmas as my favorite holiday. It’s the official kick-off to the holiday season, it’s my favorite meal, and I love the tradition of it all….
Weekend Things – 4th of July Recap
Hope everyone had a fun holiday weekend. It was my first 4th of July in the city in 6 years! My best friend and former roommate flew in from Chicago and we ate and drank…
Christmas Vacation Recap
The way the holidays fell this year I managed to go home for two full weeks! While it always goes too fast and is never enough time, I got in some serious shopping (grocery)/cooking/eating/drinking (and…
A Recipe For Your Christmas Morning!
Looking for something yummy to dig into after opening presents this Christmas morning? These cinnamon rolls should do the trick. Warm and gooey, with a hint of banana and declines cream cheese frosting, they would…
Book Club – Flight Behavior + White Elephant
This week we had our first annual holiday book club and white elephant exchange. It was so much fun I had to share. Everyone brought two wrapped books, the only rule was that they had…