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Making Mindful Memories on Maui With Kiawe Outdoor

Kristen — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:18:52 +0000

We talk a lot about mindful eating around here, and for lots of good reasons! But, at least for me, I often think of it as a personal practice. Maybe not solitary, exactly, but it’s something that I do, for myself – not because someone else is influencing it. But mindful is one of the first words I reached for when describing my incredible outdoor dining experience with Kiawe Outdoor, along with thoughtful, elevated, and, holy cow how did I get this lucky? I happened to be on Maui for my husband’s work (which, yes, is a big part of…

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10 Questions With Wine Expert Karen MacNeil

Jenn — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:20 +0000

Wine expert Karen MacNeil says that: “A life with wine is so much richer and more delicious than a life without it!” And, we couldn’t agree more. Life IS better with wine (in moderation, obviously). And, to help you love what’s in your glass even more, we asked Karen 10 of our burning vino-related questions. As the author of The Wine Bible (which, just had its third edition released and is considered the bestselling wine book in America, with more than 800,000 copies in print), she quite literally wrote the book on wine. 10 Questions With Wine Expert Karen MacNeil…

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The Best Wines I’ve Drank (Lately)

Jenn — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:00:23 +0000

What has wine done for me lately? via GIPHY A whole heck of a lot! Since getting my WSET-2 from American Wine School, I’ve started working a few hours a week at Underdog Wine Co. in Kansas City, Mo. (p.s. it was recently named one of the best 50 wine shops in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast!) and have been doing some freelance writing for SOMM TV Online Magazine (which, if you like wine or food, it’s a must-get streaming service!). It’s been AWESOME. And, here on FBG, I’ve also been sent some new wines to try — and let…

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A Drink for Every Mood

Jenn — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:35 +0000

One of the things I learned in my wine education studies (and, hey, I’m officially WSET-2 certified with distinction now — woot!) was learning the basics of how to pair wine with food. But, what about pairing wine with mood? I know for me, often I’ll select a bottle of wine (or another beverage) based on not just what I’m eating, but also how I’m feeling. Here are a few fun examples … Pairing Drinks and Wine with Mood Sunshine and smiles? Rosè time. Celebratory vibes after work? Give me bubbles. Cold and rainy night in? A big bold red…

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Wine and Drink Trends We Are Loving

Jenn — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:20 +0000

Looking for something new to sip on this spring and summer? Hey, us, too! And we have five new wine and drink trends that pair perfectly with that beautiful sunshine. Wine and Drink Trends We Are Loving Lower-Alcohol Wine Ya’ll know how we love our wine, but you all also know how much we are into moderation. Wine included, of course! Now that I passed my WSET-1 and am going for my WSET-2, I’m tasting more wine than ever before, and it’s made me very mindful and aware of my habits when it comes to drinking. And, I know I’m…

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5 Apps That Make Learning About Wine Fun

Jenn — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:00:49 +0000

What have I been up to, you ask? This. Lots and lots of this. And, yes, even though right now the pandemic makes things challenging for all of us, and the wine jokes are everywhere as a way to get through it, I’m sipping on vino these days very, very mindfully and thoughtfully. Because it’s my new homework! That’s right; I’m taking the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines via American Wine School, and I am having SO much fun with it. All the classes (and even the exam) are done virtually, and even though I’m just a few classes…

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7 Summer Wines to Sip

Jenn — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:56 +0000

While we’ve all been staying at home more, a lot of us have set some goals. Some have fitness goals. Others are baking up delectables in the kitchen. Others are working on home projects, organizing all the things, or working in the garden. (And, hopefully all of us are doing this.) It’s been interesting to see what people have done in this crazy and challenging time. In our house we’ve been doing a lot of the above, but I’ve also been taking time to explore my horizons when it comes to wine. I often reach for my go-to faves when…

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5 Shows to Stream if You Love Wine

Jenn — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:04 +0000

A lot of people have set quarantine goals. Although I tend to be of the mindset that getting through it is the only goal — period — I have tried to use the extra time at home to explore one of my growing passions: wine. And while non-essential travel is obviously out of the question for us for awhile, I have been able to virtually get away via Netflix and Amazon Prime to some pretty incredible wine destinations — and I’ve learned A LOT in the process. If you love wine, too, and have a thirst for knowing more about…

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3 Refreshing Spritz Recipes

Jenn — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:00:02 +0000

Editor’s note: This post was largely written before the insanity and reality/tragedy of COVID-19 set in around the world. The first time I had a spritz was in Italy. I was in Venice with my then boyfriend (now husband) and it was what the bartender recommended at the hotel bar. One sip and I was like … via GIPHY I LIKE this drink. Now, the spritz has gotten super trendy — and even had some backlash against it for being overrated. Which just seems grumpy to me. via GIPHY Because the spritz is not only tasty, but also it’s refreshing…

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9 Paso Robles Tasting Rooms You’ve Gotta Visit

Jenn — Wed, 02 May 2018 11:00:42 +0000

What makes for a good winery tasting room? Is it the wine? The people pouring you? The vibe? The view? For me, it’s really all of that. And after a few more trips to Paso Robles, I’m adding and updating this list of my favorite Templeton and Paso Robles tasting rooms and wineries at last! So grab your wine glass, fill it up and read on. These are in no particular order … 1. Calcareous Nestled up on a hill in an area of Paso that feels like you’re a million miles away from anything, Calcareous delivers up huge, sprawling…

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