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Mionettto Wines was kind enough to ship some wines! I am so grateful for WINE during this pandemic! Check out the wines below and get them from your favorite grocer or package shop.
This season impress your sweetheart or even just yourself, with a bottle of bubbles from Mionetto,the perfect sparkling wine to sip over a candlelit dinner or serve up during this pandemic.. Mionetto has you covered from start to finish no matter what your relationship status.
MionettoPrestige Brut ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml)
Madefrom 100% Glera grapes from the province of Treviso, an area renowned for highquality Prosecco, this sparkling wine offers a luminous straw yellow hue andstylish mousse. The palate is marked by aromatic notes of honey and whitepeach. For the ever-lasting couple, you can’t beat this bottle ofclassic brut. And don’t forget this bottle of bubbly comes in all formats,including mini! Easy to transport for any charming one on one picnic or quiet dinner.
Mionetto PrestigeRosé Extra Dry ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml)
This deeply luscioussparkling rosè is the result of soft pressing of red grapes. The wine offers apeach blossom luminosity, accompanied by a fine, lively perlage. This wine isknown for its intense fragrances, like holding an edible bouquet of violets,raspberries, strawberries, and wildflowers.
This elegant Cartizzeboasts luminous golden tones and delicate beads of tiny bubbles. A majestic,multi-faceted bouquet releases seductive impressions of apple and pearalongside notes of citrus and glazed almond. On the palate it is crisp,well-balanced, and elegant.
This is a sponsored post on behalf on Best Buy.
When you are constantly entertaining in your home, you need to have the best and smartest appliances in your kitchen. I would like to tell you more about the Breville Combi Wave 3-in1 Microwave available at Best Buy.
With a brand name like Breville, you know you have the very best brand. And this 3-in1 Combi Wave Microwave lets you air fry (crunchy fries, brussel sprouts, chicken wings), bake or roast (whole chickens, lasagna, chocolate brownies) or simply microwave with even heat distribution. Who knew you could cook all this goodness in small kitchen appliance? This will definitely save a LOT of time when it comes to cooking for large crowds.
Do your kids slam the door on the microwave? The Combi has a 80% quieter soft close door – so no more microwave slams! It’s also 50% quieter while in operation. This is a feature I could definitely get used to! Clever touches like child lock & mute buttons mean less beeps/bumps/clangs and more pops, bites and crunches! Intuitively easy presets at your fingertips: Smart Cook, Smart Reheat & Smart Defrost. You have to have the Combi NOW!
The “Fast Combi” function of the Combi Wave 2-in-1 is designed to cook your favorite dishes faster. Using Microwave, Convection Oven and Grilling to achieve the desired temperature and perfect results in less time. This is an amazing feature. The Combi is powered by the Element iQ system, smart algorithms steer power to where and when it’s needed to create the ideal cooking environment. The Power Smoothing™ Inverter gives you precise & even heat distribution, reheating & cooking dishes evenly for more delicious results
I love having smart appliances in my home. This Breville Combi Wave 3-in1 Microwave is compact, but as you can see from reading above, it has tons of smart features. It has a powerful 1400 watts, is only a little over 12 inches tall, a tad over 20 inches wide, and 21 inches deep. So, it does not take up a lot of counter space. It has a huge 12.4 inch turntable. The brushed stainless steel finish screams luxury.
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In celebration of National Taco Day and every Taco Tuesday, we have paired these delicious tacos with these cocktails made with our fave tequilas.
The Taco: Avocado Tostada with sliced avocado, pickled red onion, queso fresco, cilantro and spicy dried chile salsa over black bean spread
The Taco: Baja Fish with pickled cabbage, spicy
escabeche and roasted poblano mayo
The
Cocktail: El Diablo
The iconic El Diablo,
made with crème de cassis and ginger beer, is given an added kick with Tequila Chamucos Diablo Blanco, bottled at 110
proof. The heat from the tequila is more pronounced when paired with beer
battered fish while its zesty, tangy flavors will give the spicy escabeche the
wake up we all need.
El Diablo
1.75 oz. Partida Blanco
.5 oz. crème de cassis
.75 oz. fresh lime juice
3 oz. ginger beer
Garnish: lime wedge
Combine all ingredients, except ginger beer, and shake. Fine-strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with ginger beer and garnish.
The Taco: Al
Pastor with thinly sliced, marinated pork, cilantro,
onions and roasted pineapple
The Cocktail:
Ponche Caballero
Pork and Tequila Partida Reposado are a match made in heaven. The buttery and
vanilla aromas pair perfectly with the classic taco's smoky and sweet flavor
combo. The Ponche Caballero calls for Pineapple juice, elevating the sweet and
salty notes of its taco counterpart.
Ponche Caballero
2 oz. Partida Reposado
1.5 oz. Jumex Tamarind Nectar
1.5 oz. pineapple juice
.5 oz. agave nectar
2 dashes angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and pineapple leaves.
The Taco: Avocado Tostada with sliced avocado, pickled red onion, queso fresco, cilantro and spicy dried chile salsa over black bean spread
The Cocktail:
Paloma Spritz
The muted taste of
avocado lets the Tequila Partida Añejo shine. The spicy chile
salsa kicks it up a notch while the grapefruit soda balances the tequila and
herbaceous cilantro.
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Paloma Spritz
1.5 oz. Partida Anejo
.5 oz. Aperol
1 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
.5 oz. agave nectar
1.5 oz. grapefruit soda
Combine all ingredients and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with fresh lime and a ruby red grapefruit wedge.
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National Rum Punch Day is September 20th. Round out the week with a punch party featuring Diplomático Rum as the base for your libations. Diplomático is a super premium rum hailing from Venezuela and a favorite spirit of bartenders around the globe. If you are looking to please the palates of your guests, try a few delicious recipes courtesy of notorious bars in the US:
Tropic Thunder:
1 cup Diplomatico Planas
½ cup Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
½ cup coconut cream
½ cup orgeat
½ cup lime juice
2 cups pineapple juice
¼ cup orange juice
½ oz Bittercube Jamaican No.2 Bitters
Top with soda water - Created by Ryan Gullet, Beverage Manager of Bluebeard in Indianapolis, IN
Fenway Rum Punch:
2 oz Diplomatico Planas
1 oz orange juice
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz cranberry juice
.5oz finest call single pressed lime juice
.5oz grenadine
Ginger beer float
Garnish with orange or lime - Featured cocktail @ Fenway Park- Boston, MA
Garnish with orange or lime - Featured cocktail @ Fenway Park- Boston, MA
If you are going to give the gift of Vodka, I highly recommend Dixie Peach Vodka. Made from peaches sourced from Georgia, you know you have a true blend.
Dixie Peach Vodka Recipes
Peach
Mule
2 oz. Dixie Peach Vodka
Ginger beer
1 lime wedge
1 fresh peach slice
Fill a copper mule mug with ice. Add Dixie
Peach Vodka and ginger beer. Squeeze lime into mug, and garnish with a fresh
peach slice.
Dixie
Peach Bellini
1 oz. Dixie Peach Vodka
Sparkling wine or Champagne
1 fresh peach slice
In a Champagne glass our coupe, add Dixie
Peach Vodka and top with sparkling wine or Champagne. Garnish with a fresh
peach slice.
Frozen
Peach Bellini
2 oz. Dixie Peach Vodka
1 lemon wedge (squeezed and discarded)
0.5 oz. (or 1 bar spoon) agave nectar
1 c. ice
Sparkling wine or Champagne
1 fresh peach slice
1 sprig of mint
Add Dixie Peach Vodka, juice from lemon wedge,
agave nectar, and ice into a blender, and blend until smooth. Serve in an old
fashioned glass, top with sparkling wine or Champagne, and garnish with a fresh
peach slice and sprig of mint.
Dixie
Peach Tea
2 oz. Dixie Peach Vodka
6 oz. sweet tea
1 fresh peach slice
1 lemon wheel
Fill a mason jar with ice, and add Dixie Peach
Vodka and sweet tea. Garnish with peach slice and lemon wheel.
Practice
What You Peach
2 oz. Dixie Peach Vodka
2 oz. lemonade (pro tip: use Chick-fil-A
lemonade — there’s nothing better!)
2 oz. sweet tea
1 fresh peach slice
1 sprig of mint
Fill a mason jar with ice, and add Dixie Peach
Vodka, lemonade, and sweet tea. Garnish with peach slice and sprig of mint.
Peach
on the Beach
2 oz. Dixie Peach Vodka
2 oz. orange juice
2 oz. pineapple juice
1 lemon wedge
0.25 oz. PAMA (or grenadine)
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add all
ingredients except PAMA or grenadine. Shake vigorously. In a Champagne glass or
coupe, pour PAMA or grenadine, and strain cocktail on top (pineapple juice will
make foam on top of the cocktail, with grenadine on bottom, the cocktail will
be layered).
Southern
Sangria
1 c. Dixie Peach Vodka
1 bottle dry white wine
Various fresh fruit/herbs (peaches slices,
lemon wheels, lime wheels, orange wheels, blackberries, mint leaves)
Combine all ingredients in pitcher. Allow to
sit for at least one hour before serving. Serve over ice with fruit from
pitcher.
Peach
Collins
1.5 oz. Dixie Peach Vodka
0.5 oz. lemon juice*
0.5 oz. simple syrup*
Soda water
1 peach slice
1 lemon wheel
In a Collins glass with ice, combine Dixie
Peach Vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup, and top with soda water. Garnish
with peach slice and lemon wheel.
*Can substitute sour mix for lemon juice and
simple syrup.
Please drink responsibly and DO NOT drink and drive.
Please drink responsibly and DO NOT drink and drive.
This is a sponsored conversation between Reviewz & Newz and our friends at Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin.
Gin season is here and with it comes a wide variety of cocktails to try. Instead of using your typical London dry gin, try a unique and flavorful gin from India -- Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, which was just released in the United States earlier this year.
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin (SRP $50) is triple-distilled and handcrafted in a traditional copper pot at one of India’s oldest distilleries, Rampur Distillery, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It also incorporates botanicals from the four corners of India, with strong flavorful notes of darjeeling tea
.
The Jaisalmer Negroni
- 1 part Jaisalmer Gin
- 1 part Martini Rosso
- 1 part Campari
- Ice
Combine all ingredients over ice in a rocks glass and stir.
The Independent G&T
- 2 ounces Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
- 4 ounces Fever-Tree tonic water
- 2-3 frozen cranberries (garnish)
- 1 Popsicle (garnish)
- Ice
Pour Jaisalmer Gin and tonic water over ice in a tall glass. Stir and garnish with a Popsicle and cranberries.
The Maharaja Mojito
- 50ml Jaisalmer Gin
- 20ml Organic Agave Syrup
- 15ml Lime Juice
- 6 mint leaves
- 50ml Bitter Lemon
Fill up glass with ice, pour Jaisalmer Gin, clap 6 mint leaves and add to the glass. Add fresh lemon juice, bitter lemon and agave syrup. Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig.
Please drink responsibly.
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Have you heard about TeaWell teas? These teas are a new line from Celestial Seasonings. They have five great flavors: Organic Honey Lemon, Organic Lemon Chamomile, Organic Matcha Green, Organic Ginger Mint and Organic Turmeric Spice. I tried the Organic Ginger Mint and it was delicious. It had just the right amount of flavoring and I added a tiny bit of sweetener. There are many benefits to drinking TeaWell tea: mental vitality, it aids in digestion, it helps support your immune system and contains antioxidants. Who knew you could get so many benefits just from drinking tea?
You can get these teas now at Walmart. They carry a huge variety of Celestial Seasonings Teas and have the TeaWell flavors, too. I have a coupon you can use, too! Great teas, great savings! Save $1 on 2 boxes of ANY Celestial Seasonings tea, redeemable at Walmart.
Hurry and print now.
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Have you heard about TeaWell teas? These teas are a new line from Celestial Seasonings. They have five great flavors: Organic Honey Lemon, Organic Lemon Chamomile, Organic Matcha Green, Organic Ginger Mint and Organic Turmeric Spice. I tried the Organic Ginger Mint and it was delicious. It had just the right amount of flavoring and I added a tiny bit of sweetener. There are many benefits to drinking TeaWell tea: mental vitality, it aids in digestion, it helps support your immune system and contains antioxidants. Who knew you could get so many benefits just from drinking tea?
You can get these teas now at Walmart. They carry a huge variety of Celestial Seasonings Teas and have the TeaWell flavors, too. I have a coupon you can use, too! Great teas, great savings! Save $1 on 2 boxes of ANY Celestial Seasonings tea, redeemable at Walmart.
TIP FOR MY READERS! Make sure to open your ValPak and grab the TeaWell coupon redeemable at Walmart for more savings!
What's better in the summer than a big slice of watermelon? Growing up I loved that bright pink fruit that tasted so good and the spitting the seeds at my brother after every bite. I still do. If you love watermelon as much as I do, you will love this recipe for Watermelon Waffles. The recipe will make 4 full waffles.
- 2 Eggs
- 1 3/4 C Milk
- 1 TBS Sugar
- 1 TBS Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 C Oil
- 2 C Flour
- 1 Handful Chocolate Chips
- Red and Green Food Dye
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Add in the sugar, baking powder, salt and oil. Mix until well combined and there are no lumps.
- Whisk in the flour until just combined, DO NOT OVERMIX!
- Take 1 1/2 cups of the waffle batter and place into a separate bowl.
- Add several drops of green food coloring to the small bowl of batter.
- In the large bowl, add several drops of red food coloring, and a handful of chocolate chips.
- Grease a hot waffle iron (if yours requires it), and add a large scoop of the red waffle mix to the center.
- Use a small spoon to ladle a thin layer of green batter around the edge.
- Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips, if desired, and cook to your preference.
- Serve warm with syrup, whipped cream, or just by themselves.
- Enjoy!
Life is about to get a little sweeter and that’s not just because Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Whether you are celebrating with your beau, gal or your damn self, open up a bottle of Castello del Poggio Sweet Rosé to help celebrate the special night.
Seductive, fruity and crisp, Castello del Poggio’s Sweet Rosé is great before and after dinner. So whether the plan is to open a bottle to impress your girlfriend, sweeten up an anti-Valentine’s day party or pour one out for the swipe lefts and then a generous pour for yourself as you get into the tub - you’ll never want this wine to stop flowing.
Sweet Rosé, SRP $12.99: Perfect for a romantic dinner. Cheerful violet hues with fruity notes of cantaloupe, white peach, and pomegranate; fresh and smooth. Pair it with fresh pasta, savory rice, delicious fish, and a carefree disposition.
Kick it up a notch with these sweet cocktail recipe featuring Sweet Rosé:
Raspberry Kiss for the girls night
Ingredients:
3 to 4 Raspberries
2 oz Chilled Castello del Poggio Sweet Rosé
1 oz Tonic Water
Directions:
Put the raspberries in the bottom of a chilled cocktail glass. Fill halfway with sweet rosé. Top with tonic water. Garnish with more raspberries
With the Oscar’s quickly approaching, that means it’s time to start planning your Oscars viewing party! There have been some pretty epic film releases this past year and whether you’ve seen every movie nominated or don’t know a single one, you know you'll be watching and what better way to do so than with delicious cocktails in the comfort of your own home.
So shake, stir and sip your way through the Oscars with these cocktails inspired by this years nominated movies.
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A Star is Born- Gin Fizz ft. Benham’s Gin
Ingredients
1.5 oz Benham’s gin
3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz Simple syrup
1 oz Chilled Zonin Prosecco
Lemon twist, for garnish
Directions
Fill cocktail shaker with ice; add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds; strain into glass and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Bohemian Rhapsody- Harvey Wallbanger ft. Ravo Vodka
Ingredients
1.5 oz Ravo Vodka
4 oz Fresh orange juice
0.5 oz Galliano L'Autentico
Orange slice and cherry, for garnish
Directions
Pour vodka and orange juice into a collins glass with ice. Layer the Galliano on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a bar spoon. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Roma- Añejo Old Fashioned ft. Tequila Partida Añejo
Ingredients
3 oz Partida Añejo Tequila
¼ oz Agave nectar
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 Orange peel
1 Brandied cherry
Directions
In an Old Fashioned glass, lightly muddle the agave nectar, bitters and orange peel. Fill with ice and add the tequila. Stir and garnish with a brandied cherry.
Black Panther- The Famous Smoky and Cola ft. The Famous Grouse Smoky Black
Ingredients
1 oz Famous Grouse Smoky Black
.05 oz Cola
Orange wedge
Directions
Take a clean, highball glass and fill with fresh, solid ice cubes. Squeeze in a wedge of orange and drop into the glass. Add Famous Grouse Smoky Black. Top up with cola, stir and serve.
Vice- Diplomatico Vice ft. Diplomatico Planas Rum
Ingredients
2 oz Daiquiri concentrate (frozen)
2 oz Piña Colada mix (frozen)
2.5 oz Diplomatico Planas Rum
Directions
Blend daiquiri concentrate with rum and ice. Blend Piña Colada mix. Pour both blends together in a coup glass.
If you have friends who are just as keen on trying new food
and drinks as you, it might be a good idea to surprise them with a unique
present for their birthday or a special occasion. You simply cannot stick to
the general gift voucher; get something that talks about your relationship and
makes them smile. If you are stuck with food and drink related ideas, below you
will find a few great ones that will get you thinking.
Cooking Classes
Whether your friend is keen on the Indian cuisine or sushi, you will surely find a few
cooking classes in your area. Contact the organizers and find out whether or
not you could get a voucher with your friend’s name on. This will not only make
your gift personal, but also be useful and interesting for the person who is
getting it.
Wine Tasting
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There is nothing better than a wine tasting tour. If you are
keen on this drink, and your friend seems to be an expert, always knowing what
to serve at dinner parties, you might want to impress them with a wine tasting
experience. No matter if it is held at the local restaurant or a vineyard
nearby, they will appreciate the thought and remember you when they attend. If
you want, you can even join them on the day and spend a few great hours
together, talking about one of your favorite drinks.
Wine Cooler
In case your friend is a collector and has loads of
different special wine, they certainly deserve a wine cooler. Unfortunately,
not all of us have the opportunity to store our bottles in an air conditioned
wine cellar, so a wine cooler might be a great idea for your boozy friends. If they know what the ideal serving
temperature of each type of wine is, they certainly need a temperature
controlled wine cooler in their kitchen.
Brewing Kit
Microbreweries spring up in every part of the country faster
than you could notice. If you love the special spices and aromas that local
producers create, why not encourage your friend to give brewing a try? There
are plenty of small scale brewing kits available from local gift shops
and breweries, and you will give your loved ones an experience to remember for
a lifetime, even if their beer turns out to be less than perfect.
Whiskey Kit
Those who love something with a kick and more alcohol, a
great whiskey kit is a perfect gift idea. From guide books to training and a make our own whiskey kit there are loads of options to choose from.
However, you will need to ensure that your friend has the space and the
ventilation system they need to complete the project, as malt whiskey needs the
right storage, and it can let out some strong fumes and smells.
Spice Mixes
In case your friend enjoys cooking, you will need to find
the right spice mixes they can use and experiment with. Next time you visit a
tropical island or an exotic country, make sure that you visit a local market
where you can pick up some authentic produce and quality spices your friend
could not get their hands on otherwise. From tea leaves to special aroma and
spices, dried flowers, there are plenty of things you can pick up from local
markets.
Wine Guides
Wine lovers love showing off their expertise. If you would
like to help your friend get to know more about their favorite region or type
of wine, you can visit a local book store or a gift shop at a farm and find the
right book for their taste. From a guide to match the wine with every meal to
one that focuses on the traditions and the most valuable bottles, you can
choose the one that is more likely to impress them.
Culinary Course
There is a difference between a cooking class and a culinary course. You will get more insider information
about what traditions and cultural aspects played a part in creating a dish,
and you will also find out the best way to consume every dish. In case your
friend is just as interested in the origin of the dish as the taste, you can
get them a culinary course as a present, and they will love you for it.
Getting the present right for a foodie and a wine lover is
not easy. Try one of the above ideas, and see if you can impress your friend.
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