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  • Secrets of a Sommelier| Wine Pairing Tips from Napa

    Pick the perfect wines for your Thanksgiving with these 5 tips from a Napa Valley Master Sommelier

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    This past weekend my boyfriend I had the pleasure of attending Flavor! Napa Valley  an event which celebrates two of my favorite things in life, top notch wines and amazing food. We were accompanied by a few great friends and some amazing hosts, one of whom was master sommelier Andrea Robinson. As one of only 18 female master sommeliers in the world, Andrea is among the most knowledgable people when it comes to wine. Needless to say, we were thrilled to have the chance to share the weekend with her.

    While we dined our way through some amazing meals we had the pleasure of picking Andrea’s brain about the wines which were chosen to go with each dish. With her signature down-to-earth nature, she brought her expertise to us in a way which we could actually understand.

    With Thanksgiving just a few days away,  our time with Andrea couldn’t have been more perfectly timed. This year we’ve decided to open the doors to our new house and host a big Friendsgiving feast. We’ll be prepping the turkey and have asked each of our guest to bring along their favorite sides dishes. With an invite list of nearly 50, our meal is certain to have a lot of variety.

    If you’ve ever been in a similar situation, you know that figuring out what drinks to serve to match your exhaustive menu can be quite the challenge. Luckily, Andrea’s expertise has prepped me with some easy to follow tips for pulling together the perfect wine pairings. If you’re looking for a simple guide to get your wine right, these points should suit you perfectly.

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  • Halloween Cocktails to Kick-Back Tonight

    Halloween Cocktails to Kick-Back Tonight

    5 Halloween Cocktails to Whip Up for Your Weekend Festivities

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    Original photo from Veganosity

    Whether you’re hosting a bash, planning to attend one, or are just looking for sips to pre-game with, these Halloween-themed cocktails will certainly get you in good spirits. From a blood orange margarita to a black sangria, these five sips serve up festive takes on some of your favorite classics. So get in costume, ready your libation of choice, and get ready to have the happiest of Halloweens!

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  • Travel Gear for Your Weekend Getaway

    Travel Gear for Your Weekend Getaway

    12 Essential Pieces of Travel Gear for Perfect Packing

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    Planning to jet set for the long weekend ahead of us? There are countless sources available with tips on how to perfect the art of packing. We believe however, that great packing begins with great travel gear. Having the right equipment can eliminate much of the hassle that comes with travel and prepare you for an awesome trip. 

    Read on for 12 pieces of travel gear we think are essential to add to your arsenal of summer tools and what to look for out of each.

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  • Anatomy of a Perfect Weekend

    Catherine’s guide to getting everything you want out of a “free” weekend

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    One lesson I quickly learned once I had a full-time job is that we cannot live for the weekends. We should have at least one thing to look forward to each and every day (i.e. pre-work coffee, lunch with a coworker, happy hour, a fun workout). Regardless, that time between Friday night and Sunday night is still sacred. There are weekends that dictate your schedule for you. You have visitors coming, it’s your best friend’s birthday bash, you are out of town… but on the off chance that you get to build your own, here is the anatomy of a perfect weekend.
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