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February is almost here! Here's what we've been enjoying this last week of January. Cheers!
FRIDAY FAVES - 1.28.22
- Sooo, what do we think about a study that claims "COVID-19 risk was 10–17% lower in red wine consumers"? Read more here!
- Sticky Chili Chicken with Hot and Sour Pineapple (from Alison Roman) sounds like a great way to warm up this weekend.
- Lovely fireplace inspiration for these wintery days. My favorite is the one made from green marble.
- And some tips on styling your mantel!
- This list of the best bread in every state really makes me crave a road trip!
- And finally, 6 wines to celebrate Valentine's Day with.
Thanks for reading!
—Emily Rentsch
Hey hey, it's the weekend! Here are some cozy, delicious, and fasciinating finds to enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 1.21.22
- An indoor-outdoor waterproof blanket the color of a sunset? I'll take one!
- This is your reminder that Girl Scout cookies sales start next month! Their newest cookie, Adventurefuls, look super scrumptious. Quick question: Should we do Girls Scout cookie wine pairings?!
- What do you think of wine made from soy whey?
- I keep hearing about ILIA's Lip Wrap Overnight Treatment. Is it worth the hype? I must know!
- Ever heard of a "handkerchief pasta"? I want to wrap myself inside of one! And eat it with this Valpolicella, mmm.
Bye for now!
—Emily Rentsch
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Hello, friend! Our crew has been on a little holiday break, but we're back and ready to talk wine with y'all again! To get you started, check out this list of stuff we like this week.
FRIDAY FAVES - 1.14.22
- First, here's a deep, dark, and handsome red blend for winter from Field Recordings. Drooling yet? Buy it here!
- Loving this repeat post on Wit & Delight about amping up your productivity with the Pomodoro Technique.
- Get out of your head for a minute with this delightful, almost-acapella version of "Let It Go" (yes, from Frozen) performed by Jimmy Fallon, the Roots, and Idina Menzel of course.
- And speaking of Jimmy Fallon, he has a new game show?! It's called That's My Jam and it's a great way to watch your favorite pop stars make fun of themselves, as well as show off their musical skills. The first episode features a sing-off between Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson and let's just say it gave me goosebumps.
- Did you know about this subculture of wine-drinking Peloton...
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Welcome to a new year! We hope you're finding lots of light throughout these darker winter days. Let us help with a few fun things on the internet. Enjoy!
FRIDAY FAVES - 1.7.22
- This soup is warm as a hug and only requires four ingredients!
- This month our somm, Leslee, is teaching a wine class in Minneapolis that digs into two hot topics: wine and wellness, and why shape matters when you choose a wine glass. If you're in the Twin Cities, you should sign up! Seats are limited and all attendees go home with 4 FREE RIEDEL WINE GLASSES. Excuse me.
- I love the reality show Selling Sunset, but as a new-ish mom, I was confused by the portrayal of one character's postpartum journey in the latest season. So was writer Doree Shafrir, and she writes about it here.
- Why can't I stop thinking about these mustard-hued high tops covered in sherpa?!
- Get your daily dose of true crime with the podcast Sweet Bobby. It delves deep into a real-life and decades-long catfishing scam in the U.K. VERY...
Happy New Year's Eve to you! We made it through another one and that's something to celebrate. Enjoy the night(responsibly) and have fun with this list of stuff we liked on the internet this week:
FRIDAY FAVES *NYE EDITION* - 12.31.21
- Don't box yourself in with Champagne this year. Here are 32 sparkling wines under $40!
- Leslee did a video review of the Hallmark Channel's new wines (oh I'm sorry, you didn't know they produced wine?!) at Amusée's Facebook page and it's a lot of fun. My favorite quote from the video is, "You know when you have green beans out of a can...?" :) Check it out!
- This might be one of the prettiest board games I've ever seen!
- Here are 11 lovely New Years Eve traditions from around the globe—get inspired!
- One of my favorite comedians, Naomi Ekperigin, has a new special within The Standups show on Netflix. Watch her episode for a little escape from the day.
- Are you a New Years Resolution person? I love the idea of picking one word to focus on and...
