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Drinks
The Craft Behind Tattersall Distilling’s Cocktails
Tattersall Distilling creates spirits with local ingredients. When you’re looking for a cocktail mixed to perfection and made from the finest local...
Campari Takes the Lead in Delicious Cocktail
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Cheers to Father’s Day
This year, Father’s Day falls on June 18. Whether you’re celebrating a dad, grandpa, brother, uncle or friend, say cheers with these sips. The...
New Bar on the Block
Woodbury native Brett Splinter opens “new” bar in Hudson, Wisconsin. There’s a new spot in town for folks looking for a friendly, local bar to pop...
3rd Act Brewery Reveals Latest Act
Steve and Deb Long showcase their third act. Steve Long, co-owner and brewmaster at Woodbury’s 3rd Act Brewery, likens brewing beer to playing...
Easy Ideas for a Super Bowl Burger Board
Prepare for the big game with a tasty spread. Super Bowl Sunday is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to prepare for a day full of football,...
Holiday Wines to Bring to the Dinner Table
I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll into the holiday season, here are some go-to wines...
How to Create a DIY Hot Chocolate Board
Heat up your festivities this season with a hot chocolate board. What’s not to love about grazing boards? The modern entertaining essential has...
Make Your Own Mulled Wine
First originating in the Roman Empire, and later spreading throughout Europe, mulled wine was recreated in the Nordic culture as glögg. So take...
Creepy Halloween Cocktails
Get in the spirit this Halloween. Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21 guests at your own...
A Quick and Easy Wine Education
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
Kid Friendly Summer Drinks
It’s the weekend. You have friends coming over, and they are bringing their kids. You have food and cocktails planned, but what are you giving the...
A Month for Pairings
Once in awhile, moons align, and the right wine matches with great food. I hope you enjoy some of my absolute favorites for food and wine pairings...
Cheers to Springtime
If you have a bottle of white wine that has been rolling around in your fridge for months or a red wine that has been sitting too long on the wine...
The Luck of the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day—when it comes to this day of days, many people become Irish, wearing a bit of green, having a pint and singing a song. For people...
Pop the Cork on Crémant
Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits. As we move into brunch season and springtime celebrations, let’s...
Be My Galentine
A day celebrating the girls you love. Galentine’s Day is a time to surround yourself with your best friends and to celebrate love—whether you’re...
Pour Some Love
Celebrate the season of love. With Valentine’s Day comes gifts, chocolate and—you guessed it!—wine. This romantic season, take the guessing out of...
Strawberry Mocktail
Celebrate love with a delicious drink. This February, I’m celebrating the ladies who matter most in my life with a Galentine’s Day party. This...
