I know I wax poetic about wine and there’s a lot to know… …But knowing the basics is the best place to start. Here’s a quick and easy wine chart I lovingly made for you. You’ll discover the 8 most common wine types chart at a glance. 1. Sparkling Wines • Champagne • Prosecco • Cava • Sekt • Cremant • Rosé • American Sparkling Wine • Moscato d’Asti •
I remember the first time Mr. Wine & Drama saw how much my decadent Luxardo cherries cost, oh boy. It didn’t go over well. Let me give you a background on Mr. WAD, he’s an old school gentleman, but he’s a bit of rough around the edges. Everyone likes him because he’s genuine. He’s not afraid to spend money. He drives luxury cars and owns expensive watches but will price compare tomatoes. He’s usually
Dear Liver and Hips, It’s going to be a wild ride for the next few weeks. Stay strong my loves, your both winners. Don’t listen to Brain, she doesn’t know you both like I do. Love, Wine Go ahead ignore that 12th passive aggressive text from your family. Don’t show up to that holiday party. STAY PANTSLESS. Eat some delicious cheese and finish those Harry & David chocolate covered cherries.
Weekly Round-Up: 7 Summertime Wines You’ll Want to Drink Any Time of the Year There’s nothing more relaxing than a leisurely summer evening. But let’s face it I know you aren’t sitting on the veranda waiting to be served a cocktail. No, you’ve probably battled with clients, vendors, co-workers, your special someone, and your offspring to make the evening one that’s all about drinking wine while sitting down staring at
Listen up you lovable winos I know late at night when you’re rummaging through that half eaten bag of Doritos or coming back from a fast food run, the only thing on your mind are wine and comfort food pairings. Well, that and did I leave the back door unlocked when I ran out in my pajamas to go to Taco Bell? Consider me your all knowing wine fairy, here
Don’t just give Dad a bottle of whisky and a weedwacker, show him some love with these great Father’s Day quotes. Happy Father’s Day to someone who knew long before me that 95% of the men I brought home were jerks. Here’s wine and whisky for all the Dad’s that know sawdust is man glitter. We love you. Fatherhood is great because you ruin someoneone from scratch. – Jon Stewart
Weekly Round-Up: 10 Wine Slushies for a Summer Slosh It’s the most magical time of year…wait that’s not right. It’s the best time of year ever! It’s summer and that means frozen boozy treats that keep you cool and calm during a heatwave or when children are running dangerously close to the edge of the pool are a must have. So, if you love wine and dessert get ready…Because I’ve
If you’re looking for reviews on meal delivery services, then keep reading I’ve got you covered. I’ve spent a lot of my hard-earned cash eating and discovering the best meal delivery services all for you pet, from Blue Apron to Hello Fresh and more…Discover my Pete’s Paleo review and how Pete won my hungry heart. How often do you really want to make dinner? Oh sure it’s all great fun
This is so pink, pretty, and refreshing, it’s one of my favorites. Ingredients 1 750 ml bottle of dry rosé wine 1 cup of good lemon-lime soda ½ cup of lime seltzer water ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup brandy ½ cup triple sec 1 unpeeled lime 1 cup of cubed seedless watermelon or if you’re feeling fancy make melon balls 1 unpeeled lemon 1 pint washed strawberries, cut ½
This is my spin on the classic Spanish sangria. Ingredients 1 750 ml bottle of dry red wine ½ cup of fresh orange juice 1 cup of good ginger ale (I like Q Spectacular Ginger Ale) ½ cup of lemon seltzer water ½ cup Brandy ½ cup orange liqueur 1 unpeeled lemon 1 unpeeled Navel orange 1 unpeeled red apple (Gala or Fuji – don’t use Red Delicious as it
Juicy White Wine Sangria Recipe This is the perfect sweet and juiciest white wine sangria you’ll ever drink. The grapefruit adds a pleasant bitter note. Ingredients 1 750 ml bottle of dry white wine (Riesling, Moscato d’Asti, or Chenin Blanc work nicely for this recipe) ½ cup of fresh pink grapefruit juice 1 cup lemonade or Limoncello ½ unpeeled lemon ½ unpeeled pink grapefruit – quartered 1 unpeeled nectarine ½
It’s summertime and if you want to pop open the same old rosé then that’s between you and your God. Now before you roll your eyes and think making sangria is an all-day affair with trips to your local wine shop, the grocery store, and looking through countless scores of Martha Stewart sangria recipes – it’s not. So no excuses Sally, it’s as simple as opening a bottle or two,
