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		<description>Sassy wines from California inspired by the middle sister in all of us.</description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Easy Lentil Soup ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ I know I am known for my baking prowess, but I can cook up a mean soup too! In honor of Women&amp;#39;s Healthy Weight Day which is tomorrow, I&amp;#39;m whipping up some lentil soup. Ladies, this recipe is ridiculously easy, healthy and DELICIOUS! I&amp;#39;ll make it today, and have enough for the whole family to last for a couple of days.
Sweetie Pie&amp;#39;s Lentil Soup
2 cups dried lentils
	8 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
	1 can or box of diced tomatoes
	2 Tbsp. olive oil
	1 large onion, chopped
	3-4 stalks of celery, chopped
	1 large carrot, chopped or sliced in rounds
	4 cloves of garlic, chopped
	1 Tbsp. dried oregano
	1 Tbsp. dried basil
	Salt &amp;amp; pepper to taste
1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, carrot and spices in olive oil until the onion is transluscent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
2. Add tomatoes, lentils and stock and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 1 hour or so, until the len... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>slombardi@winkability.com (Sue)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Why I love my Kindle Touch ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/39925</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Why I Love My Kindle Touch
	
	I had for a lot things on my Christmas List this year, but the BEST gift I received promises to satisfy my inner geek AND my inner bookworm: The Kindle Touch. Why a Kindle Touch? Why not a Nook or a Kindle Fire... or for that matter, why not get an iPad? Well I&amp;rsquo;ll tell you.
	
	I spend most days staring at one glowing screen after another. Whether its the television, my computer, phone, or even my iPod, if you see me, I&amp;rsquo;m probably staring at a screen. After a while, I get kind of tired of it. I want to sit back with a nice glass of wine and read a good book &amp;ndash; you know, ACTIVELY use my brain. Ignite my imagination without the assistance of animated birds with attitude problems.
	
	The iPad, then, is not the e-reader for me. For one thing, it is a glowing screen just like the rest. Plus, the iPad does so many things that it is pretty unlikely I will actually sit down and READ on the thing. I&amp;rsquo;ll get stuck arguing with angry birds,... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweet &amp; Sassy ]]></category>
		<author>slombardi@winkability.com (Sue)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Armchair Holiday Shopping! ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/39515</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Looking for an interesting gift for the wine lover in your life? Here are three great books that I highly recommend. So sit back, have a glass of my Pinot Noir and do some armchair holiday shopping!
	
	
	&amp;quot;Wine is not to fear or revere, but to enjoy,&amp;quot; says Leslie Sbrocco, wine expert and great friend to the Middle Sisters. And that&amp;#39;s exactly what she shows you how to do in Wine for Women, a wine book written exclusively for women -- the majority of wine consumers.
Each chapter focuses on a different variety of wine, and covers what Leslie calls the big three -- how to buy, pair, and share wine. You&amp;#39;ll learn how to make smart buying decisions in stores and restaurants. Leslie also gives you practical advice for pairing wine and food and offers insights on entertaining with wine, whether you&amp;#39;re having an informal picnic or planning the most formal of weddings.
Confused between Chardonnay and Champagne? Think little black dress versus sequins. And Pinot Gris? Thi... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Goodie Two-shoes ]]></category>
		<author>slombardi@winkability.com (Sue)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:24:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Holiday Playlist! ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/39306</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Get Your Groove On!
	That&amp;rsquo;s right, we&amp;#39;ve created a playlist of our favorite holiday songs. You can download them all on iTunes. Search &amp;ldquo;Wine Sisterhood&amp;rdquo; and scroll down to our playlist or use your smart phone to scan the QR code below to go directly to the playlist.. Definitely feel free to add a couple of your favorites to our list!


	Winter Wonderland &amp;ndash; Bing Crosby
	Jingle Bells &amp;ndash; Frank Sinatra
	All I Want for Christmas is You &amp;ndash; Mariah Carey
	Baby It&amp;rsquo;s Cold Outside &amp;ndash; Glee Cast
	White Christmas &amp;ndash; Taylor Swift
	Jingle Bell Rock &amp;ndash; Hall &amp;amp; Oates
	Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas &amp;ndash; Martina McBride
	Little Drummer Boy &amp;ndash; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
	It&amp;rsquo;s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year &amp;ndash; Barlowgirl
	Silent Night &amp;ndash; Stevie Nicks


	&amp;hellip;and lots more!
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		<category><![CDATA[ Mischief Maker ]]></category>
		<author>slombardi@winkability.com (Sue)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Thanksgiving Tablescapes ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/39054</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Drama Queen here. I know you&amp;rsquo;re all busy in the kitchen with my more domestic sister, Sweetie Pie, but when you&amp;rsquo;re done you will actually have to serve all that food...so shouldn&amp;rsquo;t your table be as extravagant as the feast itself? I thought so. Here are some easy ways to make a statement with your table this Thanksgiving.
Place Cards
	Cut parchment into several 2&amp;rdquo; x 3&amp;rdquo; rectangles. Write out your guests&amp;rsquo; first names on each piece with a gold paint pen (both available at your local craft store). Then, when the table is set, pop each place card into your guests&amp;rsquo; wine glasses, gold writing facing out. It&amp;rsquo;s a classy alternative to the norm, and your guests will have fun finding their names in the glasses.

Place Settings
	Now, what do you do about the spot where the place card would go? Think of it this way: If the cards are going where the wine should be, maybe the wine should go where the cards usually are! No no, of course I don&amp;rsquo;... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Drama Queen ]]></category>
		<author>alexandra@winkability.com (Alie)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:05:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Prep Early! ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/38908</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ I love hostessing the holidays, but Thanksgiving is notorious for what I like to call &amp;quot;oven-juggling,&amp;quot; and sometimes even I can&amp;#39;t handle it all!

Here are some recipes you can make a day or two before the big feast, so you can spend a little less time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving and a little more time with your guests!


	
		
			
				Bourbon-Cranberry Compote&amp;nbsp;(via Real Simple)
			
		
		
			
				
			
			
				Ingredients
				
					1&amp;nbsp;12-ounce bag cranberries, fresh or frozen (3 1&amp;frasl;2 cups)
					3/4&amp;nbsp;cup&amp;nbsp;sugar
					1/2&amp;nbsp;cup&amp;nbsp;apple juice
					1/4&amp;nbsp;cup&amp;nbsp;bourbon
				
			
		
		
			
				Directions
				
					1. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, apple juice, and bourbon.
					2. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and the sauce thickens, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before serving. Serves 8.
				
			
		
	




	
		
			
				
				Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Ma... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweetie Pie)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Costume Contest Results: I'll get you my pretty! ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/38781</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ 114 of you stopped into the Middle Sister Wines Facebook page to vote on my Halloween Costume this year. I was deciding between 7 different costumes, but YOU voted me and the results are in: with 34 votes, I will be sporting my Witch costume this year!

How&amp;#39;d the other costumes measure up? Well&amp;hellip;
&amp;nbsp;
Super Hero - 28 Votes
&amp;nbsp;
Mummy - 22 Votes
&amp;nbsp;
Devil - 20 Votes
&amp;nbsp;
Scream! - 7 Votes
&amp;nbsp;
Pumpkin Head - 2 Votes
&amp;nbsp;
Ghost - 1 Vote
&amp;nbsp;
&amp;nbsp;
And while we&amp;#39;re on the subject of costumes, some super sisters out there dressed up as ME for Halloween! I&amp;#39;m so flattered, I might even smile :|

There&amp;#39;s certainly some Middle Sister in her!

Look! I&amp;#39;m in the MIDDLE with the rest of the Liquor Cabinet!

	&amp;nbsp;
	Who are you going to be for Halloween this year?

&amp;nbsp;
... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Rebel Red ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Rebel Red)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:37:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ A book review and  ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/38671</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Paris Wife: A Novel
	Author: Paula McLain
Did you know Ernest Hemingway was married 4 times? And at the end of his memoir, A Moveable Feast, he wrote of his first wife &amp;ldquo;I wish I had died before I loved anyone but her.&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;
The Paris Wife: A Novel is the story of Hadley Hemingway, first wife of Ernest Hemingway, and the woman that loved him before he was famous. It is a tale of love, fame, betrayal and scandal set amid 1920&amp;rsquo;s Paris.
Did I get your attention? I hope so. It&amp;rsquo;s quite a good read. Discuss The Paris Wife with your book club, and share these tasty treats.
&amp;nbsp;
THE HEMINGWAY COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
	&amp;bull; red grapes
	&amp;bull; 1 part Pernod Absinthe
	&amp;bull; 1 dash sweet vermouth
	&amp;bull; squeeze of lime
	&amp;bull; 1 dash simple syrup
	&amp;bull; orange juice
	Preparation:
	&amp;bull; Muddle six or seven grapes.
	&amp;bull; Add ice and spirits.
	&amp;bull; Shake and strain into an ice-filled highball glass
	&amp;bull; Top with orange juice and garnish with ... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Goodie Two-shoes ]]></category>
		<author>natalie@canopymanagement.net (natalie)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:44:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ We Want to Send YOU to Napa! ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/38573</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ OK sisters and misters. Sweet &amp;amp; Sassy here, letting you know about an amazing contest from the darlings at The Wine Sisterhood. Enter and you could win a trip to Napa Valley!

Join the Wine Sisterhood and&amp;nbsp;Christine Trice, founder and brand ambassador for OMG I so need a glass of wine or I&amp;rsquo;m gonna sell my kids for the First Ever Wine Sisterhood Gathering!
Here&amp;#39;s How To Enter:
1) Like Wine Sisterhood on Facebook!
2) Like OMG on Facebook!
3) Fill out the contest form here! Just tell us why (in 250 words or less) you want to win a trip to Napa!
You must be 21 years of age or older to enter. Contest ends October 31, 2011 at 11:59pm PSD, so get clicking! Want more info?&amp;nbsp;Read the Official Rules!
We will select one Grand Prize Winner at random from your entries, and fly you them to Napa from February 26-29th 2012! We&amp;#39;ll take care of everything while you attend &amp;mdash; ground transfers, hotel accommodations, meals, activities, programs, and of course wine (ap... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweet &amp; Sassy ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweet &amp; Sassy)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:09:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Rebel Red contemplates Facebook ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/38449</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ It&amp;rsquo;s free. So stop your whining. &amp;ldquo;Waa Waa Waah! It looks different. I don&amp;rsquo;t like the news feed! I don&amp;rsquo;t like the new lists.&amp;rdquo; Blah, blah, blah. People just don&amp;rsquo;t like change. Well I&amp;rsquo;m down with the changes. Mostly because I have no control over them and REMEMBER &amp;ndash; It&amp;rsquo;s flippin&amp;rsquo; FREE!
	
	Admit it, you don&amp;rsquo;t even remember what it is you don&amp;rsquo;t like. You can&amp;rsquo;t even remember what Facebook used to look like &amp;ndash; and that was less than a month ago!
	
	Don&amp;rsquo;t you like the way pictures are now gigunda on your news feed? Don&amp;rsquo;t you like how you can see how many people shared your post (and who they are)? And don&amp;rsquo;t you like how your friend&amp;rsquo;s entire post is revealed when you mouse over the live mini feed in your sidebar &amp;ndash; including pictures?! You can even like or comment from there! Come on, you know you like it.
	
	Being the social media maven that I am, I watched the F8 Facebook Deve... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Rebel Red ]]></category>
		<author>rebelred@middlesisterwines.com (Rebel Red)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:37:00 EST</pubDate>
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