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It's baking season!
Whether you get down with a little sugar and flour in your own kitchen or opt to buy a smattering of holiday cookies from a local bake shop, we don't judge. But we do HIGHLY recommend you crack open a bottle of wine when you snuggle in with your dessert plate this winter.
Pairing wine to Christmas cookies and other festive treats is as easy as any other food and drink combination. Just remember that "like goes with like" (i.e. citrusy whites with lemon pound cake) and a good bottle of sparkling wine works beautifully with most decadent treats.
Below are a few of our favorite wine and cookie pairings to get you started. Happy Holidays and merry munching!
GINGERBREAD + SPICE
The Cookies
Gingerbread cut-outs, Pfeffernusse (German spice cookies), ginger snaps
The Wine
- Elena Walch Schiava: This light Italian red is laced with savory spice and a spot of pepper, making it the perfect compliment to warm-spiced cookies of all kinds
- Dr Konstantin Frank (Semi Dry)...
Photo: Emily Rentsch
Thanks for stopping by this Friday! We've only a few more weeks of holiday madness ahead! I hope you're finding time to rest this weekend. Now, please enjoy the following fun things:
FRIDAY FAVES - 12.17.21
- If you're a Bon Appetit loyalist, you're probably aware of these irresistably cute Pink Grapefruit Sugar Cookies. I highly recommend making them, if only to witness a toddler dousing them with fistfuls of festive sprinkles.
- Need a novel to sink into? Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts is a youthful, smart, and semi-romantic caper through the streets of Boston. If you were a fan of The Westing Game as a kid, you'll eat this up!
- Fans of Ted Lasso and his buttery biscuits should try the "official" cookie recipe here!
- Do you looooove a good Lifetime movie? Check out An Ice Wine Christmas. TRUST ME. Coming from a wine website, this endorsement means something!
- I'm not a person who wears heels, but I can't tear my eyes away from these glitzy holiday pumps.
See you next week!
December is rollin' along and we've got some fun FAVES for you this Friday!
FRIDAY FAVES - 12.10.21
- This Mini Operation Game is absolutely adorable and will test the most elite players! Another cute stocking stuffer idea...just sayin'!
- Did you hear? The bingeworthy Netflix original, Outer Banks announced there will be a season 3! Now if only they would announce the date it will be released...
- Give the gift of wine! This Holiday Wine Gift Box on our shop page has you covered for everyone on your list! Clink, clink!
- Have you listened to Michael Bublé's latest release? His song 'First Listen' is a medley of songs for his upcoming album. A creative way to entice his fan base with a tune full of teasers!
Enjoy the weekend!
—Tita Skeesick
Photo: Brooke Lark via Unsplash
Happy December! We've got a holiday inspired list of FAVES to kick of this wonderful new month!
FRIDAY FAVES - 12.3.21
- We made a delicious soup + wine pairing box for soup season! We're all about getting our wine game on + we're especially excited to get our soup game on as the temps continue to drop!
- This Poinsettia (Cranberry Champagne Cocktail) is exactly what I want to be sippin' on over the holidays!
- Have you seen these adorable Cloud Socks? Apparently they are the COZIEST cotton socks and the proceeds go to their mask making and food distribution inititative in Kenya. 'Tis the season for generosity and a fun stocking stuffer!
- The snow hasn't quite fallen yet, but we're already dreaming of fun winter destinations. Although we may be more drawn to the warmer spots in this list of Vacation Ideas, we are oohing and ahhing over the winter wonderlands that made the list too!
Cheers + have a lovely weekend!
—Tita Skeesick
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Ekaterina Shevchenko via Unsplash
Hello Sip Better Gang! We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving celebration + for this week's Friday Favorites, we've got some groovy Black Friday deals for you!
FRIDAY FAVES - 11.26.21
- The Sip Better's 2021 Gift Guide is up on the blog! We've compiled a list of this year's go-to gifts for some extra inspiration and we have a sweet Black Friday Deal in there for you!
- Oribe is doing a 20% off LITER bottles of shampoo and conditioner. Use code LITERS to enjoy their discount. We're particular to the gold lust collection—especially during these chillier months.
- Have you heard of the AirTag? It's Apple's tracking device that uses bluetooth to help locate missing or lost items. Keys, wallets, luggage, etc., these handy AirTags are $89 for a four-pack with the code : ADSATAG. (Retail Value: $100)
- If you've been part of the SB gang for a while, you've seen and hopefully had a chance to taste the Haus Vermouth on our shop page. If you haven't... well 'tis the season to sip it and if...
