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10 Most Stylish Things For Your House

by shannon , 2 Responses

Decorating your home is a process that is highly personal and that relies upon your personal taste. At the same time, you want your home to be stylish and inviting to all of your guests. With these 10 beautiful items, you can have the best of both worlds!

Noteworthy Nibbles ” April 3-9, 2008

by yumsugar , 1 Response

Looking for something tasty to do this weekend? Here are some noteworthy events you might want to check out. There's a lot going on this weekend, but if we missed one, let us know in the comments below!

Vail, CO: Taste of Vail �" April 2-5

Meyersdale, PA: Pennsylvania Maple Festival �" April 2-6

Miami, FL: Miami Wine and Food Festival �" April 3-5

Newport, NC: Newport Pig Cookin' Contest �" April 4-5

Kilgore, TX: Party in the Patch �" ...

Happy Hour Michlits Frizzante 2006 Rose Burgenland

by partysugar , 1 Response

If you are looking for an interesting new wine to try, I highly recommend this sparkling Austrian Pinot Noir. I tasted it at a recent party for CandyBar �" San Francisco's new dessert-only restaurant �" and instantly fell in love with the pink champagne. Fizzy, light, and refreshing, this wine paired perfectly with savory appetizers and small sweets. Flavors of citrus mingle with a mineral undertone making it a complex, yet easily drinkable bubbly.

Michlits Frizzante 2006 ...

Wine Bottle Chandelier Love It or Hate It?

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I love the idea of recycling old wine bottles to create something new and useful. While dining at Bar Bambino �" where I was inspired by their leather napkin rings �" I couldn't help but notice the industrial yet chic chandelier. Empty wine bottles have been filled with tiny lights before being geometrically attached to a large wooden plank and drilled in to the ceiling. It definitely added an artistic feel to the restaurant and dining ...

Happy Hour Arroyo Robles 2006 Syrah Ros

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Over the weekend I had the lovely opportunity to taste many of California's Rhone-style wines at the Rhone Rangers wine tasting. I'm not too familar with the Paso Robles wine-making region, so it was exciting to taste what they had to offer. While I enjoyed sipping both the Syrah or Grenache, I found that the Rosés better complemented the sunny Spring day.

One that stood out was the Arroyo Robles 2006 Syrah Rosé. Normally I don't love Rosé, ...

Cabernet Grapevine Bonsai Love It or Hate It?

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I saw this Cabernet Grapevine Bonsai ($69) over on Tastespotting and thought it would make a great gift for the right person. It flowers in the Spring and sheds in the Fall and is a fun take on the regular bonsai. I almost want one for my desk! What do you think, would you want one of these plants?

Cabernet Grapevine Bonsai: Love It or Hate It?

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Yummy Links From Candy Bars to Candy Eggs

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This candy bar identification quiz was one of my favorite things all week. �" AOL Food

Amazon is entering the wine market. �" MarketWatch

Go behind the scenes at artisanal candy shop, Papabubble. �" Serious Eats

Learn how to clean a microwave. �" CasaSugar

The simplyFine china by Lenox is quite fantastic. I love this Chirp pattern! �" Hostess with the Mostess

Is it still espresso if it's made with tea? �" Slashfood

Just in time for Easter, ...

Happy Hour Le Cask

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While I was at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition Tasting, I was lucky enough to try Le Cask wine. I was drawn to it because it was one of the few boxes of wine at the tasting. I tasted their Old Vine Zinfandel and was pleasantly surprised by how it tasted. It was well balanced and a bit peppery, a little sweet with notes of cherry and plum, but very drinkable.

The best part about Le Cask is ...

Can You Match The Wine to Its Region of Origin?

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Today is National Mulled Wine Day. I find this weird because March is finally here and Spring is in the air. I'm not really a huge fan of mulled wine �" even at Christmastime when it's especially popular �" but it did get me thinking about wine in general. There are many different kinds of wine: where are they from exactly? I'll list a grape varietal and you tell me which region of the world claims that grape. Ready, ...

Come Party With Me Wine and Chocolate Tasting ” Drinks

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Normally I always serve a signature cocktail at my parties, but in the case of a wine and chocolate tasting, no hard alcohol is necessary. Instead be sure to have several different types of wine to pair with each chocolate course. If you don't know a lot about wine ask your local wine shop owner to help you. Explain what you are making �" chocolate and brie sandwiches and chocolate orange cake �" and that you ...

Come Party With Me Wine and Chocolate Tasting ” Invite

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February is coming to an end and with it comes close to our Chocolate Month. But before we kiss those chocolate kisses bye-bye, I'm teaching you how to host a wine and chocolate-tasting party! So grab some wine, pick up a couple of chocolate bars, and gather up your friends, it's time to taste. To set the mood of the party, send the invites with chocolate! To see step by step instructions on how to make these,

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Talking Wine With Austrailian Vintner Chris Pfeiffer

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A couple of weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with one of Australia's most famed winemakers, Chris Pfeiffer. Not only did he pour me tastes of his wonderful wines �" the Muscat was my fave �" but he also gave me a whole new perspective on Australian wines.

With 30 years of winemaking under his belt, Chris is incredibly knowledgeable without being pretentious. He takes pride in his homeland, the Southern Australia region known ...

Talking Wine With Austrailian Vintner Chris Pfeiffer

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With 30 years of winemaking under his belt, Chris is incredibly knowledgeable without being pretentious. He takes pride in his homeland, the Southern Australia region known ...

Have You Ever Been Wine Tasting?

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This past weekend, I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Tasting. It's a big event that's open to the public. While there I saw some seasoned pros �" folks who brought their own wine appetizer trays and wine glass necklaces �" but the majority of the people were casual wine tasters, or first-timers. It was a huge sight to behold, and the numbers of wines to ...