• Tipsy’s Top Five Tips On Learning About Wine

    October 17, 2017thetipsyhousewife

    I used to be an occasional wine drinker for no other reason than the fact that it was there. I was mostly a beer and mixed drink type of person. This was because I knew NOTHING about wine other than I thought I liked only white, cold, crisp wine. My old routine was, have a taste for wine,  go to the store, look for the Sauvignon Blanc section and (GASP)  buy the one with the best looking label that also met my varying price point requirements for that week’s budget. A terrible habit I know. Then I went to work…

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  • Tipsy’s Top 5 of Chicago Gourmet 2017

    September 27, 2017thetipsyhousewife

    This year I was given the privilege of a Media Pass to attend Chicago Gourmet presented by Bon Appetit.  This incredible festival has been taking place in Chicago’s iconic Millenium Park for ten years!  If you aren’t familiar, it is a food fest like no other. Famous Chef’s, upscale food samples, cocktails, and the wine, oh my gosh, the wine. Besides the food and booze, there is live entertainment, photo booths, giveaways and plenty of comfortable places to  sit, relax and enjoy the scene. Chef Demos from Celebrity Chefs like Chicago favorites, Stephanie Izard and Rick Bayless  . Who are…

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  • Drive Thru Drinks

    August 11, 2017thetipsyhousewife

    Let me start out by saying: “Don’t Drink & Drive!” **Disclaimer** I made all of these “Adult” drinks, at home and enjoyed them in the Garden of Eatin. Also none of these restaurants were involved in this idea.  That being said, let me share with you a Tipsy Summer Project, three months in the making.  Drive Thru Drinks , Classic Fast Food Favorites, paired with my favorite libations.  Here’s a few of my favorites and my recommended boozy additions.  (Amounts vary by personal preference) 1. Arby’s Jamocha Shake Additions  Kahlua Vanilla Vodka Bailey’s Irish Cream 2. Taco Bell’s Frozen Spiked…

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