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design & dine

March 30, 2015

Last week we were the guests of Manuscript Cellars at the 2nd Annual Design & Dine event held at Classic BMW in Plano. This event is a fundraising effort for the Junior League of Plano and they did it up big. We enjoyed food tastings from many local restaurants, and there were booths serving margaritas, gin cocktails and wine. Manuscript Cellars was there serving all of our favorites, and also a couple of new ones that we hadn’t tried yet! The fashion show was very dramatic, filled with fabulous new designs from local designers, and Courtney Kerr as emcee. The event was the perfect combination of fashion, food & fun!

on stia: tunic- c/o|red suede heels (similar)|

on jean: black jumpsuit- c/o|bronze heels|leopard clutch (similar)

on katherine: striped tank- c/o|orange shorts- c/o|wedges (similar)

(images 3,4,5 via beckie moses photography)

Post sponsored by Manuscript Wines, a brand we love.

Cheers,

valentine’s day giveaway

January 12, 2015

It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is only about a month away! It’s a day that can be so much fun – even if you don’t have a sweetheart. It’s a great night to get dressed up, head to dinner, and spend some time with your significant other or best girlfriends. And of course, it’s a perfect excuse to enjoy a glass (or two) of our favorite wine! Here are three different looks to give you inspiration, whether you plan to dress casual, trendy or dressy:

To help with your Valentine’s Day outfit planning, we have partnered with Manuscript Cellars for a #cheersortears Giveaway. We are giving away a $200 gift card to Nordstrom to help find the perfect Valentine’s Day outfit. To enter, follow the steps below. Don’t forget to visit the Manuscript Cellars blog and Facebook page to see what they are giving away as well!

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Shop Valentine’s Day Looks:

Cheers,

#sipthroughtheseason

November 24, 2014

Eat, drink and be merry! That is the motto for the Holiday season, isn’t it? We did just that with Manuscript Cellars at their Holiday kickoff event, “#sipthroughtheseason”. The event was held at Meddlesome Moth and we were treated to a delicious food & wine paring designed by the chef. Our favorite pairing was the Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc paired with the chef’s hummus and assorted crudités. Our husbands thought the Pomegranate Molasses Glazed New York Strip was a beautiful match with the Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, which is always available on the Meddlesome Moth wine list — be sure to try a glass next time you’re there! The chef also paired the Limited Edition Chardonnay with the Meddlesome Moth Balls (see recipe here) & the Pinot Noir with lamb skewers which we also enjoyed. Wine, food & friends – it was a great way to kick off the party season!

The chef was gracious to share her recipes with us, so we’ll share our favorite with you!

Meddlesome Moth Hummus

2 – 12 oz. cans chickpeas
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
water as needed

Drain the chickpeas and rinse. Combine all ingredients, except salt, in a food processor or blender and mix until pureed. Add salt to taste. If the hummus is dry, add water until you have the desired consistency.

Cheers,