Now that you’ve recovered from the thanksgiving whirlwind, you can unwind with some shopping! And wine! 🙂 It’s THE best feeling to get all of your gifts purchased, wrapped, and thrown (literally) under the tree… the stop to make this year is not in a mall… but online. On Etsy! I’ve bought many things on here (even my wedding dress… yea!) There are so many talented folks on the internet now wanting to sell you their stuff! So pour yourself a glass of cheap vino, and pull out your credit card. You’re about to spend lots of money!! 🙂 [Read more…]
18 Foods Made With The One Best Ingredient: Wine
Maybe I’ve been on recipe-finding binge lately, or maybe I’m in a wine-obsessed mood 🙂 But I wanted to show the world how you could find great tasting recipes using wine! Red and white (I don’t discriminate). Drink and eat your wine… what a world we live in. Enjoy these 18 recipes! (Psst, this weekend is perfect timing to try some of these out if you’re having a football pot-luck!)
1 – White Wine Cake
2 – Red Wine Chocolate Cake
3 – Red Wine Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Tartlets
4 – Peach Wine Popsicles
5 – Red Wine Beef Stew
6 – Strawberry Moscato Cake
7 – Red Wine Truffles
8 – Red Wine Poached Pears
9 – Red Wine Cookies
10 – Slower Cooker Red Wine Roast Beef
11 – White Wine Cheese Fondue
12 – Red Wine Hot Chocolate
13 – Red Wine Ice Cream
14 – Moscato Ice Cream
15 – Red Wine Brownies
16 – Merlot Meatballs
17 – Cheesecake With Wine Gelee
18 – Wine Butter
Stay Inspired!
10 Ways To Reuse Wine Bottles
One of the perks of crafting with wine bottles is you must drink the wine first! 🙂 If you’re like me, you save all your corks and bottles hoping to get a weekend free to put your creativity to work. Here are some great and unique ways to decorate and reuse a wine bottle for a gift or to decorate your home!
1 – Dish Soap Dispenser
2 – DIY “Home” Decorative Bottles
3 – Citronella Candles
4 – Dry Food Dispenser
5 – Herb Planter
6 – Outdoor Torch Light
7 – Painted “Love” Vases
8 – Wine Bottle Wrapping
9 – Chalkboard Paint
10 – Bird Feeder
Stay Inspired!
8 Wine Pairing Party Ideas
If you are heading to the Food and Wine Show this weekend in Minneapolis, stop by Clingk’s booth and say hi! Pick up your complementary Clingk for your tasting glass for the day too!
What a better way to gear up for the Food and Wine show than to host your very own wine pairing party! Here are some great tips to get you inspired.
1 – Wine (+ Beer) & Cheese Pairings
2 – Wine, Meat & Fish Pairings
3 – Wine & Chocolate Pairings
4 – Wine & Cupcakes Pairings
5 – Wine & Burgers Pairings
6 – Wine & Girl Scout Cookies Pairings
7 – Wine & Herbs Pairings
8 – Wine & Pizza Pairings
Stay Inspired!