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Sweetie Pie category.
Pecan pie is thought to have originated in New Orleans in the 1800's when French settlers were introduced to the pecan nut by Native Americans.
Wikipedia says that the brownie was developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century and popularized in both the U.S. and Canada during the
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Posted on 08/20/2014 10:22 AM by sweetie Pie
What's more All-American than an old fashioned picnic with great food and wine! Here are some great make ahead recipes that you can pack up and bring to any outdoor party.
Guacamole:
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup peeled and finely chopped Italian plum tomatoes
4
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Posted on 08/14/2014 1:08 PM by Sweetie Pie
Bring your friends and family together this summer for a backyard BBQ, a beach or pool party or a country picnic. Here are some ideas for an inspired outdoor party.
BBQ Chicken (Pair with Middle Sister Wild One Malbec)
1 chicken quartered or 6 chicken legs & thighs (still
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Posted on 07/15/2014 3:26 PM by susan lombardi
The old adage says that April showers bring May flowers. Well, here at Middle Sister wines, we have a slightly twisted take on what that looks like. We've combed the intertubes for quirky and kookie flower arrangements and flower pots. To achieve your own unique flower display we suggest having
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Posted on 05/12/2014 3:24 PM by susan lombardi
Wow, the weather is doing backflips lately isn't it? One day it's 80 degrees, the next day there's snow falling. Sometimes I forget what season it is! Then I rememer that, in fact, it is SPRING and I get so bummed because all I want to do is go outside! I've found that the best coping
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Posted on 06/03/2013 6:00 AM by Sweetie Pie
Sweetie Pie here. I know you all come to me for your tastiest recipes, and this time is no different. But why have I chosen today to share my favorite pie recipe with you? Well, darlings, I’ll tell you.
Some of you with particularly honed math skills (or kids who are taking geometry right now)
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Posted on 03/14/2013 12:10 PM by Sweetie Pie
Here's a super quick and easy appetizer that will go beautifully with your Thanksgiving or any autumn meal. It's a flavor trifecta of sweet, salty and savory (evil, no?)! Pair these babies with Wicked White or, if you want to go sparkly, Glamour Girl Bubbly, and you're off!
All you do is
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Posted on 11/15/2012 8:38 AM by Sweetie Pie
Labor Day Weekend is possibly the most beautiful weekend of the year. The weather is hot but not sweltering (hopefully), the kids are getting in last-minute fun before school starts, and relaxation is the name of the game. It's the best weekend to have that last summer barbecue with friends, and
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Posted on 08/29/2012 2:08 PM by Sweetie Pie
Hello my thirsty darlings!
Part 4 of my Sangria Recipe Series is brought to you by the always-entertaining Wild One. She tells me she whips this up the night before a day/weekend/party on her yacht and that it's proven to loosen even the tightest of ties (how scandalous!).
Here are
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Posted on 08/22/2012 1:54 PM by Sweetie Pie
Hello my thirsty darlings!
Part 3 of my Sangria Recipe Series is even more fabulous than the last two, probably because it's sparkling! It also requires a little more preparation, but the result is oh-so sophisticated and refreshing - I promise it's worth the extra effort!
Here are
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Posted on 08/15/2012 6:00 AM by Sweetie Pie
