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Dinner Plus DrinksWaterPik - Dinner Plus Drinks #139Friends, we'll be upfront with you. The highlight of this episode is dental discussion and Nick's new toy / essential health tool:A Waterpik water flosser. Yep, Nick has wanted one forever and he finally bought one. His teeth have never been so clean, and he can't wait to go to the Dentist and receive their feedback on his oral health. Of course, there's lots more chat on this episode, so tune in and enjoy!Have a great Labor Day weekend everybody, we'll talk to you soon.Cheers!Br...2022-09-041h 04Dinner Plus DrinksKiss of Death - Dinner Plus Drinks #134Well, as many of you pointed out, our interview with Alex Lasry may have been the Kiss of Death in his Senatorial race. Shoot. We enjoyed the interview anyway and are grateful for those of you who attended the event and listened!We got back to a more normal episode this week and talked about these things:Bridget found this NPR article on how you can make changes to Instagram's suggested posts in your feed fascinating and helpful.Inflation is hitting us all - even this Japanese Aquarium that tried to feed its penguins less expensive...2022-07-3145 minDinner Plus DrinksGive Me The Cheese & Noodles - Dinner Plus Drinks #133We recorded on July 14th, and Nick was excited to celebrate Bastille Day, while Bridget was excited to celebrate Mac and Cheese Day - just give her the cheese and noodles!Are you team champagne or team Kraft? Let us know.If you want to read this very meta article about Coastal Granddaughter influencers being influence by other influencers to share the Coastal Grandpa style, check out this article recommended by Bridget.Nick was interested by this article about Palomino Bar in Milwaukee closing. Bars close all the time, but Palomino isn't entirely closing - they're...2022-07-1747 minDinner Plus DrinksDon't Want To Be Wrong Here - Dinner Plus Drinks #132Hello everybody!This week's episode has lots of links to happy stories, great products and more. Check it out:Our very local Lake Ivanhoe (a lake and community around it) has been honored as Wisconsin's first Black-founded community. This NPR article has details on the fascinating history of this community.Ken Griffin, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is moving his company Citadel to Florida, but on his way out, he's leaving the city with $130 million of donations to help the organizations he supported continue operating until they can find new donors.These two cyclists decided the...2022-07-101h 17Dinner Plus DrinksBack On The Road to Rockford - Dinner Plus Drinks #128Hey friends - we hit the road to go see our friends Jeff of Jeff Anderson Photography and Colin of Sinclair Collective in Rockford, Illinois. While there, we hung out at the incredible Anderson Japanese Gardens. They were gorgeous, peaceful, and well worth a visit. On the trip down, we tried coffee, ate donuts, and talked about what's going on in our lives. We hope you enjoy hearing Nick's thoughts on more bitter coffee, if Bridget approves of Nick's reaction to coffee, and lots more. We hope you enjoyed listening. If you'd like to follow al...2022-06-1249 minDinner Plus DrinksMore Bitter Coffee - Dinner Plus Drinks #127Hello again friends, did you miss us?Thanks for understanding our need to take a week off last week. It all got to be a bit too much, but we're back this week with an incredible episode featuring all sorts of fun.We recorded on National Donut Day, and boy did we arrange a special segment for the ages. Donut and coffee tasting! Hear if Nick can pick where each donut was made and see what he thinks of Bridget's beloved coffee.Here are other links from this week's episode:If you...2022-06-0552 minDinner Plus DrinksPostal Interviews - Dinner Plus Drinks #124Nick has been busy interviewing people IRL, so we decided it'd be fun to test Bridget's interview skills for her childhood dream job. Thanks to Shannon for another assist on figuring out this segment. Listen and see how Bridget does on the interview!Here are a few links from this week's episode:Bridget recommended three different articles from Nerdist. This one about Hayao Miyazaki returning for one last movie, this one about a Studio Ghibli theme park, and this one about a possible Studio Ghibli Dungeons & Dragons movie!Nick challenged Bridget to be as successful at...2022-05-0852 minDinner Plus DrinksLibrary + Bridget's Fantasies - Dinner Plus Drinks #123Things that make Bridget happy and the Lake Geneva Public Library came together this week to make some interesting threads of conversation. We hope you enjoy listening to our journey through our weeks, plus all the fun and games we have along the way.We have a really fun game this week. Seriously, make sure you listen!The Lake Geneva Public Library re-opened this week after months after renovation. If you're local, go check it out!We checked out Drinking French by David Lebovitz from said Library and made a Triple Ménace cocktail from Gin, L...2022-05-011h 01Dinner Plus DrinksMilwaukee Obscura - Dinner Plus Drinks #121Happy Easter Dinner Plus Drinks listeners! We hope you're enjoying a fantastic Holiday (if you listen on release day, sorry it's a bit late, those eggs didn't hunt themselves) or had a great weekend. We had a lovely chat about a variety of topics, including these:Bridget found some inspiration in her horoscope in Elle. Are you into astrology? Let us know!Nick thought it was really interesting how the cast and crew of the Daniel Craig headlined MacBeth came together to keep the show rolling despite COVID tests.Bridget and fam had a fabulous time a...2022-04-1756 minDinner Plus DrinksCheap Beer - Dinner Plus Drinks #120We recorded this episode on National Beer Day (April 7th) and decided the best way to celebrate would be to try a bunch of cheap beers. Yep. We had a cheap beer taste off. Listen to see what we though of TEN different cheap beer brands and let us know what your favorite cheap beer is. We love to talk cheap beer!Of course we talked about a lot more than cheap beer. Here are links to products and discussion topics:This J. Crew & Liberty Fabrics bedsheet collaboration resulted in luxuriously beautiful sheets that you need...2022-04-1058 minDinner Plus DrinksNew Studio Conversationality - Dinner Plus Drinks #119Nick did a little rearranging in the studio space and it's a bit more conversationally oriented. We hope you enjoy this week's chat about spring break, April Fool's and lots more, we certainly did!Here are links to all of the things we discussed this week:If you'd like to make a B&T it's .75 oz. Gran Marnier with 4 oz. of sparkling wine. It's a deliciously less sweet version of a mimosa for your morning enjoyment!Bridget shared this super interesting article from The Atlantic about what's driving the recent uptick in anti-social behavior. Nick is f...2022-04-0359 minDinner Plus DrinksVacation Surprise - Dinner Plus Drinks #115Nick's back, but Bridget's leaving, so on this episode we talked all about travel, vacation, and the good and bad of leaving one's home. Is it even worth it? Great question. We'd love to hear your travel tales, so feel free to email us at hello at dinner plus drinks dot com!Here are our two picks for travel friendly items:Bridget recommends these silicone placemats to help a plane trip go faster, easier, and more hygienic!Nick used this Embark Jartop Backpack fro Target on his recent travels and really liked it!H...2022-03-0647 minDinner Plus DrinksNick in DC - Dinner Plus Drinks #114Nick spent a few relaxing days in Washington, DC and in this episode we talk about the trip, the food, the highs, the lows, the impending threat of nuclear war, and lots more! We hope you enjoy the chat about a great city to visit. Here are some of Nick's favorite places to visit in Washington, DC:International Spy Museum - I went to this after we recorded, and my goodness, it was so fun! Super highly recommend. National Gallery of Art - they have an impressive collection, are a well-run organization, and [usually] have a de...2022-02-271h 02Dinner Plus DrinksWisconsin Snacks Bracket - Dinner Plus Drinks #113It's not quite March, but we completed a Wisconsin Snacks Bracket and had a blast doing it! Thanks to Milwaukee Record for putting together this bracket full of delicious and unique Wisconsin food items. If you'd like to play along, you can find a copy of the bracket on their website right here. Here are links to the other fun things we talked about this week:If you want to find the items you saw on TV to wear yourself, Bridget recommends you check out shopyourtv.com or wornontv.net for easy shopping.Nick found these J...2022-02-2049 minDinner Plus DrinksAt-home COVID Tests - Dinner Plus Drinks #108Hi friends - two programming announcements: We're no longer going to put the video of each episode on YouTube - based on algorithm changes, we don't have enough people watching to make it worth the time it takes to get an episode on YouTube. We appreciate everyone who watched on YouTube, and we'll still upload audio, but it won't be the full video. We may also have some fun extras on YouTube, so keep an eye on that channel in the future.Next week, we're going to have a VERY SPECIAL GUEST. You're not going to want to m...2022-01-1650 minDinner Plus DrinksNew Year's Reso's - Dinner Plus Drinks #107We're back! Did you miss us?Welcome to 2022 and our normally scheduled podcast. We started the year with something familiar - a moderately priced California Cab - and we hope you enjoy the return to routine as much as we did! Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:Did you know that Bridget is a twin? Yep, and if you didn't know that, you haven't paid attention to all the times Shannon has been on the podcast! Anyway, Bridget and Shannon thought it would have been cool if they were born on different days...2022-01-0946 min
Dinner Plus DrinksMerry Christmas from Bridget & Nick!Hi all - we thought we'd drop in with some Christmas cheer and to let you know we won't have our regularly scheduled episode out this week. Enjoy our dramatic reading, and we'll talk to you sometime next week!Bridget & NickPS - if you want to watch on YouTube, check it out at: https://youtu.be/knhlPtMwYaM2021-12-2405 minDinner Plus DrinksChristmas Mad Libs - Dinner Plus Drinks #104We played some Mad Libs, talked about last minute Christmas gifts, and so much more on this week's episode. Here are links to what we talked about this week:Check out all of the great products Tattersall Distilling is making. We have their ready-to-drink Manhattan and Old Fashioned cocktails at LGCM, as well as a very delicious store pick Rye whiskey!If you're an Old Fashioned aficionado, our friends at Tapped Maple Syrup make a very delicious maple syrup based Old Fashioned mix that we really recommend!There are now Excel based e-sports championships. It's for r...2021-12-1942 minDinner Plus DrinksSugar Plum Fairy Dust - Dinner Plus Drinks #102Sugar Plum Fairy Dust - real Hallmark Christmas movie or fake title made up by Nick? On this episode of Dinner Plus Drinks, we are getting into the Fa La La spirit by quizzing Bridget on if she thinks titles and descriptions of Hallmark Christmas movies are real or fake. Nick put a lot of effort into stumping her, so you'll have to listen to see how she fared.If you would like to take the quiz yourself (or share it with friends) you can take the quiz right here.We also talked...2021-12-0536 minDinner Plus DrinksWhat Wine Should I Give As A Gift? - Pinkies Up Ep. 13The Holiday season is here and many people give gifts of wine. On this episode of Pinkies Up, we're trying to help you figure out how to give good quality gifts of wine that will be appreciated and not break the bank!Nick has 3 basic rules to gifting wine:The recipient must know you got them a nice gift.It must be a fairly widely appealing wine taste wise - nothing too out there.It must actually taste good!Bridget gave Nick 6 difference scenarios to come up with a suggestion for a gift. Listen and...2021-11-2036 minDinner Plus DrinksShingles Awareness - Dinner Plus Drinks #99Nick has shingles, it's horrible, and he needs to talk about it. In addition to the shingles talk, we also talk through upcoming Friendsgiving plans and lots more, so we hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.Here are links to everything we talked about on this week's episode:Is your interest in shingles now piqued? Do you want to know what exactly it is and if you can get it? Learn all about shingles from Mayo Clinic.Mollydooker makes really fun, yummy wines. You can learn about why their...2021-11-1457 minDinner Plus DrinksHalloween 2021 - Dinner Plus Drinks #97Happy Halloween!We talked true crime stories this week (learn allllll about why we love serial killers on this week's Amuse Bouche) and it was a lot of fun. We also had a few other Halloween related items and updates on the Curder Burger. Thanks Amanda for sharing your Curder Burger experience!Here are links to the news stories we mentioned:Bridget thinks this Smiley Face Forest is cool - Nick thinks it's creepy.Nick and Bridget both love these awesome Milwaukee themed costumes young Joe keeps coming up with!If you like...2021-10-3159 minDinner Plus DrinksIt's Britney, Nick - Dinner Plus Drinks #93Bridget came up with a genius segment and quizzed Nick on Britney Spears songs. You're going to want to make sure you listen to hear how much Nick knows about Britney Spears, as well as singing from both Bridget and Nick. Congrats Britney on your legal victory, we're happy for you! #freebritneyIn addition to the incredible Britney talk, here are a few links from this week's episode:Check out the good news about the Culver's Curderburger!Nick is a big fan of the James Bond franchise and loved this story about Daniel Craig becoming an...2021-10-0348 min
Wine 201Season One Wrap-UpThanks for listening to season one of Wine 201 - this episode contains some of our takeaways plus a little bonus content at the end!Our goal with this series was to empower you, the wine drinking, podcast listening normal person, to make confident decisions when you select your next bottle of wine. By getting to know a little bit more about each of these different grape varietals, we hope you picked up tidbits of information that are important to you and you can use to make sure you're enjoying wine to its fullest - whatever that means...2021-09-3014 minWine 201Merlot w/ Neil Bernardi of Duckhorn VineyardsSideways, the movie, gave Merlot a bad rap, but we are here to tell you that it's an incredible grape, that makes delicious wines, and you need to try some for yourself!To help convince you that Merlot isn't a joke of a grape, we enlisted the help of Neil Bernardi, Vice President at Duckhorn Vineyards. Personally, we can't think of a producer that makes better Merlot than Duckhorn, and the company is in large part built on their reputation for making incredible Merlot. That's a rarity in Napa Valley where Cabernet is King, but after this...2021-09-301h 07Wine 201Welcome to Wine 201 PodcastIf you like wine and want to know just a little bit more about wine without being overwhelmed by nerdy information, this podcast is the right place for you!On this introductory episode, you'll learn:Just who the heck we are (we're Bridget and Nick and we're excited to be hosting this podcast!)Why we are releasing this podcast in addition to our weekly Dinner Plus Drinks podcast.What you can expect in each episode.Wine 201 will be released in seasons, giving you the information you need to feel confident about a particular wine subject...2021-09-3010 minDinner Plus DrinksA Lot About Tyler - Dinner Plus Drinks #90Greetings friends! On this episode, conversation somehow managed to drift to Mr. Bridget (aka Tyler) a lot. It was good to sit down (well, actually stand up) and talk about a crazy week. Check out these links!Bridget found this article encouraging us all to stop chasing success and start enjoying life to be very helpful. Read it for yourself.Nick is delighted to find that Dad Jokes can be used for good! Tanks Good News brings us this story about dad jokes helping a neighbor get motivated to recover from surgery.If you want to l...2021-09-1142 minDinner Plus DrinksIs Nick Smarter Than a 5th Grader - Dinner Plus Drinks #89After our little recording snafu last week, we're back with a full episode, we hope you didn't miss us too much! In this episode, we talk about childcare apps, determine how Nick would do in 5th grade, talk about the Nugget, and lots more. Here are a few links to what we are talking about:Bridget's Nugget is ordered and en route - hopefully it can be kept a secret from the kids until Christmas. Nick and Sarah also have one ordered: did we talk you into getting one? Let us know. You can learn more a...2021-09-0446 minDinner Plus DrinksNick's A Bad Friend - Dinner Plus Drinks #87Nick messed up this week and incorrectly picked what wine Bridget would like better out of a few that were sampled. He feels pretty bad about this, so in this episode, he sought to correct his bad friend behavior by getting to know how Bridget thinks just a little bit more. Here's what we talked about this week:Bridget found this sweet video featuring kids that are starting businesses to do good in their communities. It's really uplifting!Nick is fascinated about Bridget's take on this story about 15 year old Olivia Moultrie fighting for her right t...2021-08-211h 01Dinner Plus DrinksTaco Bell Defy - Dinner Plus Drinks #86We're back to our normal programming after 3 weeks of Olympics episodes and we're talking two related and fun topics: Taco Bell & Poop. Also other things. Here's a run down of links to this episode's topics:Shoutout to Mackenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates for donating their wealth to support gender equality projects, among other causes. This Taco Bell Defy restaurant concept may be the coolest thing to come out of the pandemic.Nick loves his Uline Industrial Packing Table. Check it out - there are lots of possible uses for the table!Bridget is feeling this Grilled Mahi M...2021-08-1553 minDinner Plus DrinksOffshore Support - Dinner Plus Drinks #82Nick had a rough time with offshore tech support but thankfully, a Plain Spoke Cocktails Bourbon Smash got him in a good place. We're excited for the Olympics and plenty more - you can expect some Olympic fun to start soon, but in the meantime, here's what we talked about on this week's episode:Nick loved this Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese that he made to celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day. You should make it too.When it comes to creative ways to get hired, Lukas Yla's Donut Box resumé delivery scheme impressed Bridget. Get details on My Modern M...2021-07-1846 minDinner Plus DrinksOh Thank Heaven, It's 7-11 - Dinner Plus Drinks #81When I was editing this episode and saw it was coming out on 7-11, I had to call it "oh thank heaven," because who can't get that saying out of your head? It doesn't really have anything to do with the episode, but it's what we're going to roll with - NickWhat we did talk about was a wide variety of topics, and on this episode it was Nick, not Bridget, that was unable to choose from multiple stories, so you'll get a lot of Nick thoughts this episode. Most importantly, if you didn't...2021-07-1147 min
Dinner Plus DrinksWhat's Better - American or French Wine? - Pinkies Up Ep. 11Nick is often asked what's better - American or French wine, and in this episode of Pinkies Up, we put four American wines against four French wines to see what Bridget thinks are the best!In this episode, you'll learn some general differences between American and French wines, what causes those differences, and we'll help you find the right wine for you. Bridget's opinion is what determines the answer in this episode, but you can decide for yourself at home! Here's a list of the wines we tried today:ROUND ONE - S...2021-07-0728 minDinner Plus Drinks4th of July '21 - Dinner Plus Drinks #80Happy Birthday America!If you listened to this week's Amuse Bouche, you heard Bridget talk about some of her family 4th of July traditions. If you haven't listened, you're missing out, these short Friday episodes are a great way to get just a little bit more Bridget in your life! On this week's Dinner Plus Drinks, we talk 4th of July plus lots more. Here are links to some of the things we talked about:Hooray, the NCAA is finally letting athletes make money from their own likeness. Both Bridget and Nick support this s...2021-07-0447 minDinner Plus Drinks100 in the Feed - Dinner Plus Drinks #79We've reached 100 episodes in our feed, and even if this is only Dinner Plus Drinks #79 (we also have special episodes and Pinkies Up episodes in the feed), we couldn't let a good reason to celebrate go by without notice!This episode has plenty of '100' themed fun - including an incredible Jeopardy segment where Bridget tested her intelligence versus 100 themed questions, and lots more. Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:We also talked a lot about Milwaukee because Stephen A. Smith talked crap about the city - calling it a "garbage city"...2021-06-2750 minDinner Plus DrinksBrilliant Brunette - Dinner Plus Drinks #78This episode features one of the best product recommendations we've ever had - so make sure you check out what Nick has to say in the break. You (and your hair) will thank him next time you see him.Here are links to what we talked about on this week's episode:FOMO is returning - check out this article from The Cut talking about FOMO returning.Buffalo Chicken Tenders are out of stock at Culvers...this is a disaster!Bridget is a huge fan of this book by Katie Sturino - Body Talk: How to Embrace...2021-06-2055 minDinner Plus DrinksWeird Infections - Dinner Plus Drinks #76It's been a week. Bridget has an... infection situation that you'll hear about on this week's episode, plus lots more fun as we get summer kicked off! Here are links to what we discussed this week:If you'd like to read some follow up on the story of Naomi Osaka, you can read this NY Times article.We drank a can of Indeed Brewing Company's Lucy Session Sour beer in honor of sweet (and sour) little Lucy turning two this week!This story about a boy named Joe decorating a restaurant (with permission!) with his doodles is sure...2021-06-0653 minDinner Plus DrinksHow 'Sconsin Are You? - Dinner Plus Drinks #75Welcome to summer - it's Memorial Day weekend, and we're excited to get all things 'Sconsin going - outside living, grilling, beer, etc. etc. etc. Bridget and Nick did a "How 'sconsin are you" quiz (you may be surprised by the result) and we'd like you to take the quiz too. We're offering prizes for perfect scores. It'll be a good prize, we promise.You can take our "How 'Sconsin Are You?" quiz by following this link. Good luck, we'll email you back your score and prize if you get a perfect score!In addition...2021-05-3051 minDinner Plus DrinksNick Got a Peloton | Dinner Plus Drink #74Okay, we're going to skip to the chase and just let you know that Nick got a Peloton this week and it's ridiculous. Tune in for lots of Bridget poking fun at Nick's overpriced way of shredding some calories plus plenty of other fun!Here's what else we talked about:Check out this article from the Chicago Tribune on how you can make cicadas into 'tasty' food. Thanks for the help Bridget? Nick loved these ideas that the New York Times shared about how you museums can become even more relevant post-pandemic.Bridget recommended a beer! Th...2021-05-2348 minDinner Plus DrinksYou Go Miller Brewing | Dinner Plus Drinks #73We learned that Miller Brewing is launching a hard seltzer...to outer space to rid humanity of it. We couldn't be more pleased and may even drink a fine Miller product for the first time in FOREVER to applaud their efforts. Here's what else we talked about on this week's episode:If you want more information about Miller's hard seltzer launch, read this article from OnMilwaukee.We're incredibly impressed by this New Orleans based glass recycling program caled Glass Half Full. You should check them out!On the list of "why we love sports," this effort by AFC...2021-05-1648 minDinner Plus DrinksMother's Day '21 | Dinner Plus Drinks #72Happy Mother's Day! Without you Mom's nobody is here. You're all wonderful, and we love all of you. We have a big episode this week with lots of talk about everything from traveling with toddlers to tacos to frosé to Billie Eilish. We had to go to backup audio for this episode and we apologize for the less than stellar audio quality, but we hope you enjoy what we have for you this week.Here are links to everything we talked about this week:If you haven't seen the Billie Eilish British Vogue cover an...2021-05-0953 minDinner Plus DrinksWeather & Vacuums | Dinner Plus Drinks #71Hello friends - we're officially getting old as we talk about the weather, rain, grass, vacuums and many other old people things. We're sure you can relate to these fascinating and vital subjects, however, and we'd love to hear your opinions on these subjects as well! If you're not into these everyday topics, don't worry, we talked food, news, and, of course, funny kid stories.Here are links to what we talked about this week:If you're a thrift shopper like Bridget, this article about Goodwill may make you think about where you shop.RIP Michael...2021-05-0247 minDinner Plus DrinksBack from Kansas City | Dinner Plus Drinks #70Nick had a short getaway in Kansas City this week, and he is here to tell you all about the great things of the city...as well as what he thinks he could do better. Hint, there's a lot of barbecue talk. Also - sorry for the coughing, it's allergy season and not great for Nick!Here are links to what we talked about on this week's episode:Learn about the mental state of "languishing" from this NY Times article.Enjoy the tale of the rise and fall of the European Super League in this entertaining...2021-04-2551 minDinner Plus DrinksBridget's Laptop is Back | Dinner Plus Drinks #68The most important thing you need to know from this episode is that after a lengthy and frustrating "repair process," Bridget finally has her laptop back. You can rest assured she's properly prepped for this episode now that she has her trusty Macbook by her side instead of a PC or a tablet!We released a lot of bonus content this week, we hope you enjoyed our wine episode and our emergency Prince Phillip discussion. We recorded this episode a little earlier than usual and missed the Prince Philip news, so we thought a breaking episode would...2021-04-1040 min
Dinner Plus DrinksHam Solo | Dinner Plus Drinks #67Are you intrigued by our incredibly punny Star Wars episode title? You should be! It's amazing and you need to listen to understand just how awesome our title inspiration is - or you can just check out this week's special episode cover art. We had a lot of fun sharing fun things that happened, product recommendations, and making Bridget choose her ideal Easter basket. Here are links to what we talked about on this week's episode:We love Loon Juice cider! We sell it at Lake Geneva Country Meats, so if it sounded interesting to you, g...2021-04-0451 minDinner Plus DrinksSweet Little Rain | Dinner Plus Drinks #66It's a rainy tired week here but Nick helped Bridget rediscover something awesome that seems appropriate for this weather - Sweet Little Rain! This coffee shop trick combines two of Bridget's favorite things, and to learn what it is, you'll need to listen to our product recommendations - we think that's what you call a tease, right?Heads up - we really want to get your input for next week's "would you rather" questions. Whether you have a favorite one that you like to ask people, or a dastardly one to ask Bridget and / or Nick, we...2021-03-2850 minDinner Plus DrinksMeet Lucy and Simona | Dinner Plus Drinks #64Very exciting news - on this week's episode, we're joined by Lucy and Simona for Kid Corner! If you want to hear what they have to say, you'll have to listen to the end. You can also watch on YouTube to see how freaking adorable they are on camera. In addition to Lucy and Simona's podcast debut, we try the brand new Decoy wine seltzers (Nick was super pumped about them), play some crazy fun Irish-themed would you rather, and lots more fun.Here are links to what we talked about on this week's episode:Bridget...2021-03-1442 minDinner Plus DrinksBarf Everywhere | Dinner Plus Drinks #63It's a weird week as we close in on the anniversary of realizing corona virus was a serious thing and would start changing our lives forever. It seems strange to break life up into "before" and "after" corona when it's only been a year, but it still seems like a huge divider. Bridget has had quite the week with illness in her house and it's a fitting topic of conversation for how we generally feel this week!Don't despair, we opened some Irish beer (made by Guinness, but not Guinness Draught) and soldiered on with some joyful...2021-03-0749 min
Dinner Plus DrinksWhat's the best wine to drink with pepperoni pizza? - Pinkies Up Ep. 7On this episode of Pinkies Up, we set out to make your life just a little bit better by finding the perfect wine to drink with pepperoni pizza! Whether you're doing take out, eating at your favorite pizza place, or eating a frozen pizza on a Thursday night, having a bottle of wine the complements your pepperoni pizza is going to help put a smile on your face. The wines we tried are easy to find, affordable, and versatile, so watch the episode to see what we think worked best with the pizza!Our wine expert Nick...2021-03-0432 minDinner Plus DrinksCity Council Woes | Dinner Plus Drinks #62Hey everybody, we had a pretty down week caused by decisions that were made by the Lake Geneva City Council in regards to planned pop up dinners we were going to hold in downtown Lake Geneva. We took some time to express our feelings about that decision in this podcast and moved on to more positive things like some really delicious food talk and funny kid stories. It was a much needed bit of therapy - thanks for your support!Here's a rundown of things we talked about this week:Bridget loved this interview between James...2021-02-2850 minDinner Plus DrinksLord Coldemort | Dinner Plus Drinks #61If you love Harry Potter and puns, you probably are curious about the title of this week's episode - you're going to have to listen to our news stories to find out where the reference comes from, and we promise it's pretty awesome. Here are links to everything we talked about on this week's episode:We'll be hosting a series of Pop Up Dinners in downtown Lake Geneva starting on Saturday, February 27th. You can get tickets and details about all 3 of our dinners on Eventbrite. We enjoyed a bottle of the Symington Altano Duoro Red Bl...2021-02-2152 minDinner Plus DrinksNothing Says Love Like Bacon and Donuts | Dinner Plus Drinks #60We're bringing you this episode early so you know to come and visit us at our donut *and* bacon themed pop up shop in downtown Lake Geneva on Sunday, February 14th. Wherever you are, you need to come get the donuts - they're DELICIOUS!Okay, shameless promotional plugs aside, it's been quite the week. We've had a Super Bowl, Valentine's Day is here, Mardi Gras is almost here, and it's snowing like crazy. We're here with a fun episode full of great times and random news. Here's what we talked about:Amanda Gorman was awesome with...2021-02-1443 minDinner Plus DrinksHave We Metaphor? | Dinner Plus Drinks #57If you're a fan of the Dad jokes, Nick really over-delivered on this week's episode...if you don't like the Dad jokes, then maybe be prepared for some serious groans! In addition to the jokes, we talked about terrible jobs, gave some shout outs to our favorite things from the Biden / Harris Inauguration, invented a new drink, and talked about some delicious food. Here are links from this week's episode:We made a new cocktail that we call the "Green & Gold" for your Green Bay parties! Just pour a shot of Packer legend LeRoy Butler's new Leap Vodka...2021-01-2448 minDinner Plus DrinksInauguration Celebration 2021 | Dinner Plus Drinks #56Happy Inauguration Week everybody!We want to promote a celebration of America and all of the wonderful traditions that bring us together, so on this week's episode, we put an Inauguration theme to the podcast. Join us as we share funny stories from past Inauguration, talk favorite fictional heads of state (thanks social followers for the input), talk about Presidential meals, and play a Presidential themed game of Interesting Questions with Bridget & Nick!Here are links to what we talked about on this week's episode: We opened a bottle of Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon f...2021-01-1743 minDinner Plus DrinksFinancial Planning with Nick | Dinner Plus Drinks #55Bridget was right - just because it's 2021 doesn't mean that the craziness is ended!! We cover a wide range of topics on this episode from Dry January to the madness at the Capitol to some very helpful (maybe) financial planning tips from Nick. Here are links to what we talked about on this week's episode:We got some great community comments on Dry January - thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for future discussion topics and please share your thoughts!We tried Nova Easy Alcoholic Kombucha as an attempt...2021-01-1043 minDinner Plus DrinksSo Long 2020, Hello 2021! | Dinner Plus Drinks #54Happy New Year!On this week's episode, we have a fun conversation about what New Year's means to us, how we celebrate, and favorite memories. We also share some of the things we are looking forward to in 2021 and chat about the all the normal things as well. It's good to start trying to get back to normal a little bit! Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:We drank a glass (or two) each of Gramona La Cuvee, a Spanish sparkling wine that is made by a sustainable, family owned and q...2021-01-031h 13Dinner Plus DrinksUltra Bright LED Lights | Dinner Plus Drinks #52We're still apart - don't want to get anyone sick before Christmas! - but we are in a festive mood as we talk about Christmas traditions, house decorating, and lots more on this fun episode of Dinner Plus Drinks. We hope you enjoy hearing some of what we're looking forward to this Christmas and hope you'll send us some of your Holiday traditions. We love hearing about the fun things all of our podcast friends are doing! Here are a few links of things we talked about on this episode:Bridget shared the story of how a...2020-12-201h 01Dinner Plus DrinksOyster Crackers Are Awesome | Dinner Plus Drinks #49We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, whatever that looked like this year. We both had a relaxing, fun Holiday, highlighted in Bridget's case by Oyster crackers... You'll have to listen to find out exactly what that means, but here are the links to what we talked about in this week's episode:Bridget is loving the Holderness family videos. You've probably seen some of them before, but if you haven't checked them out recently, their Thanksgiving parody of Aerosmith's "Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is pretty awesome. Watch it here.Nick loves this story about a...2020-11-2949 minDinner Plus DrinksRun Away from Tornados? | Dinner Plus Drinks #47Loyal listeners, we want to know are you Team Bridget (stay and cower in basement) or Team Nick (drive away from a tornado and not die) when it comes to tornados? We're still not sure if we had a for real tornado in Lake Geneva, but we sure had a big storm, and it caused some MAJOR debate on this episode of Dinner Plus Drinks. As always, we want to know your feedback, so be sure to hit us up and let us know your thoughts!Here's what else we have on this episode:Nick made...2020-11-1542 minDinner Plus DrinksMillipedes Aren't Food | Dinner Plus Drinks #46Votes still weren't counted when we recorded this episode, and we wanted to know the results, just like the rest of you! Obviously, when the episode is released, we're now aware of the results, but this episode stands as a monument to that weird point in time where we were pretty certain who the President would be, but we weren't totally certain.We also talked about many, many fun topics on this episode. Here are links to more information:We really enjoyed our bottle of Truchard Tempranillo. If you want to attend our virtual wine talk...2020-11-0839 min
Dinner Plus DrinksWhat Pinot Noir Should You Drink If You Love Cabernet? - Pinkies Up Ep. 3Welcome to the newest episode of our wine series Pinkies Up! In this series, we answer questions 'normal' wine drinkers like Bridget have about wine. With Thanksgiving almost here, and Pinot Noir being our number one wine recommendation for the Holiday, we wanted to find out what Pinot Noir you should drink if you love Cabernet. Nick is a huge fan of Pinot, and Bridget is an avowed Cab lover. Nick tried three different approaches to finding a Pinot Noir that Bridget would enjoy. Here are the approaches (and wines) Nick tried out.Try a Pinot N...2020-11-0421 min
Dinner Plus DrinksAnxiety Watch 2020 | Dinner Plus Drinks #45Friends, we are anxious right now, and we're guessing some of you probably are as well. We're anxious about the election, we're anxious about the growing spread of COVID, and we're a little antsy about the change of seasons as well. We talk through some of our concerns, but also have some good news and are excited to share our Halloween costumes! To see the costumes, just check out this episode's cover art - we updated it with the pictures. Here's everything we talked about on this week's episode:Bridget is getting great satisfaction from these b...2020-11-0130 minDinner Plus DrinksHappy Birthday Simona! | Dinner Plus Drinks #43Nick has been busy with a week of celebrating Simona's birthday, and as of recording, the celebrations weren't over yet! Tune in to hear all the plans of how Nick & Sarah were going to celebrate their darling baby girl turning 1, plus a cocktail recipe, lots of great product recommendations, and more fun kid stories. Here are notes & links from this week's episode:The podcast got off to a tasty start with our Rye Whiskey Mule drink. Here's the recipe: 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey + 3 oz. Apple Cider + 2 oz. Ginger Beer. Serve ingredients over ice in a rock glass or copper...2020-10-1843 minDinner Plus DrinksThis Is A Chicken Heavy Episode | Dinner Plus Drinks #42Holy chicken, on this week's episode Bridget & Nick both had some delicious chicken they wanted to rave about. It must be (yet another) sign of an impending apocalypse. We talked about the end of Oktoberfest and an upcoming birthday party plus lots more on this week's episode. Here are all the links: Bridget is excited to watch the new Hulu documentary 'A Woman's Place'.Nick thinks this story from the NY Times about how some people can't smell icky fish smells is hilarious.If you get a flat tire, like both Bridget & Nick's wife Sarah did this week, t...2020-10-1137 minDinner Plus DrinksDrip Irrigation | Dinner Plus Drinks #41We got the answer to the question you all wanted to know - what is the best way to water your plants in an environmentally responsible manner. Okay, maybe that's not what you all wanted to know, but we did talk about it in this week's episode. Also featured is chat about Oktoberfest, delicious food, kids, and much more. Here are the links from this week's episode:If you love being scared, but don't want to get out of your car, we have just the thing for you...a haunted car wash!Nick and Sarah love watching tennis...2020-10-0447 minDinner Plus DrinksRIP RBG | Dinner Plus Drinks #40We're both sad about the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She's one of the great American examples of hard work, persistence, and sticking to your values paying off. We talk about her passing, America, Bridget (and Shannon)'s birthday weekend, lots of delicious food, and plenty more on this week's episode. Here are the links to what we shared on this week's episode:If you'd like to get some bomb pins and support causes that were championed by RBG, check out these Dissent Pins recommended by Bridget.If lifestyle bloggers sometimes drive you crazy, check out The Daily...2020-09-2752 minDinner Plus DrinksI Don't Weigh My Body or My Food | Dinner Plus Drinks #39This is a very special episode celebrating a very special set of twins - our very own Bridget and her sister Shannon! The twins are celebrating their birthday this weekend, and we had a celebratory bottle of Gruet Sparkling wine and learned all about this fantastic duo. We hope you enjoy Shannon's guest appearance. Here are the links from this week's episode:We enjoyed a bottle of New Mexico's own Gruet Winery Brut Rosé sparkling wine. Bridget really enjoyed this Costco Gnocchi kit - super easy to make!Check out this Yogurt and Lemon Marinated Grilled Chi...2020-09-2056 minDinner Plus Drinks$47 Melatonin Milk | Dinner Plus Drinks #38We're enjoying the shift to fall weather, the return of football, and so much more. We hope our enthusiasm for the week inspires you to "sleigh" your upcoming week. Here are the links from this week's episode:Bridget is bummed she did not get in on the Willy Wonka-style contest to win the Jelly Belly factory. Check out the story here.Nick is fascinated by the idea of paying $47 for milk with extra high melatonin to help you relax.Bridget loves this new collection of Get Out the Vote accessories. Check out this necklace.Nick would really like...2020-09-1340 minDinner Plus DrinksPost Event Hangover Bloody Mary's | Dinner Plus Drinks #36This episode is out a little later in the day than normal because Nick was recovering from a post-event hangover. To learn what that it and to discover Bridget's probably much more effective recovery technique, you're going to need to listen to this week's (self proclaimed) very excellent episode. Here are links to what we talked about this week:Both Bridget and Nick agree with this article about your brain capacity being less than optimal through the corona virus times.Bridget is thrilled Stephen Colbert chose to apologize to Milwaukee for "dumping" on the city during his Democratic...2020-08-3142 minDinner Plus DrinksA Slightly Uneventful Week | Dinner Plus Drinks #35We both had a slightly uneventful week that still happened to be filled with delicious food and anticipation for a BIG week coming up soon. That may not be the best pitch for listening to a podcast episode, but we still managed to have fun talking about life, recommending recipes, drinks, and products, plus answering some important kid questions. We hope you'll join us on this week's episode. Here are links to what we talked about:We drank a bottle of this totally delicious Zuccardi 'A' Torrontes from Argentina. It's floral, light bodied, and very refreshing for summer...2020-08-2340 minDinner Plus DrinksSkee Ball Fair Dreams | Dinner Plus Drinks #34It's August in Wisconsin, and we're feeling fairs...even if they're cancelled. Fortunately, Bridget and her family got to revel in the fun of fair food and Bridget's favorite fair game (Skee Ball) thanks to a socially distant carnival food and game event at the Walworth County Fair. We talk about the fun of the fair and fair foods plus lots more, so join us and enjoy a slightly longer than normal episode. We hope you like this week's chat, and be sure to let us know your favorite fair foods by dropping us a line at hello at...2020-08-1651 minDinner Plus DrinksWe Have a Studio! | Dinner Plus Drinks #33You're going to want to watch this episode on YouTube, because you can see our brand new studio! Nick (with some help) turned an unfinished area of his basement into what will be our mostly permanent home for the podcast's weekly episodes. In addition to our joy of having a studio space to call home, here's what we talked about this week:We each enjoyed the first fruits of fall - which is almost here, we guess? - a can of Oktoberfest Beer from Revolution Brewing. Let us know if you think it's too soon for Oktoberfest beer...2020-08-0933 minDinner Plus DrinksTaco Week! | Dinner Plus Drinks #32As frequent listeners will know, we love tacos. We love them so much, we decided that we should make up a taco week at Lake Geneva Country Meats and dedicate it to the love of all things taco. That week is now, and we're here to talk tacos - plus lots more! Here's what we talked about on this week's episode!Bridget is a huge fan of the "Can't Stop Us" ad from Nike. It has all the feels!Nick found an awesome way to keep your identity secret while you claim lottery winnings - dress up as...2020-08-0235 minDinner Plus DrinksWe've Got a Surprise Guest! | Dinner Plus Drinks #31We had a ton to celebrate this week, and we share all of the good news on this week's episode, which just so happens to feature a very special surprise guest. This is a fun one, so we hope you'll tune in. Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:We opened a bottle of Mawby Us Brut. This bottle of Michigan sparkling wine is among the best bottles of Midwestern wine we've ever had. It's perfect for celebrations, but also is priced at a price that you can afford to drink for everyday wins as well. C...2020-07-2644 minDinner Plus DrinksKeeping Up with the Kattarshians | Dinner Plus Drinks #30Okay guys, Nick got super excited when Bridget said she wanted to talk about Keeping Up with the Kattarshians. It's not exactly what it sounds like, but it's pretty close to what it sounds like - you can watch cats (kats?) on television. You must see it to believe it. Don't worry, we didn't only talk about internet shows, we also talked about these things:We enjoyed a glass of Hubert Brochard "Les Carisannes" Sauvignon Blanc, a crisp, delicious wine from the Loire Valley in France. It's part of the new "Wines for Summer" section at Lake Geneva...2020-07-1931 minDinner Plus DrinksHow Many Things Can Break? | Dinner Plus Drinks #29Without spoiling the "fun" on this episode, Bridget has had a few unexpected repairs around her house this week. It's been a wild 2020, and the hits just don't seem to stop! Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:We took a quick sample of Seipp's Extra Pale Pilsner - a pre-prohibition style lager that's reviving a famous Chicago beer brand. Hopefully we'll have the brewery's proprietor Laurin on the podcast soon to take a deep dive into the story behind this beer!Bridget is a huge fan of thrift shopping and is excited to see that...2020-07-1242 minDinner Plus Drinks4th of July Weekend 2020 | Dinner Plus Drinks #28Happy 4th of July everybody, we hope you enjoyed a great Holiday weekend full of food, fun, and fireworks! We were in a celebratory mood this episode, and Nick's daughter Simona even made her debut appearance! Here are the links from this week's episode, and remember, you can watch us on YouTube! Click here to watch this week's episode.Nick loved eating these Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos.If you're looking to do a little research on family history during your social distancing, the J.D. Biersdorfer wrote this great article for the New York Times with...2020-07-0534 minDinner Plus DrinksHappy Birthday Nick! | Dinner Plus Drinks #27It's Nick's birthday! We celebrate a little bit, talk about all of the great food we ate this past week, and get into the crazy happenings around our world. How are you feeling about the world right now? Things are opening, things are closing, and it's a lot to take in. We'd love to hear how you're feeling about everything that's going on. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy this week's episode, and please subscribe, rate us, review us, and share with your friends! If you like, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram for e...2020-06-2845 minDinner Plus DrinksIt's a Rough Week For Nick | Dinner Plus Drinks #26Nick had a rough week, getting in not one, but two accidents involving motor vehicles! Luckily, he's still here to talk about the week, drink some wine, and, of course, talk about kids! Here are the links from this week's episode, and remember, you can watch us on YouTube! Click here to watch this week's episode.The Domaine du Viking Vouvray Brut is a delicious sparkling wine for summer. You can learn more about the producer on the importer's website. You can find the really cool Cheese & Wine Pairing Board video that Nick & Bridget made on the LGCM Y...2020-06-2138 minDinner Plus DrinksBridget Can't Choose | Dinner Plus Drinks #25The theme of this episode is Bridget has a hard time choosing. Whether that's a good news story to share, a recipe to make, or which kid to talk about, she has a hard time choosing, so she just shares it all! Remember, if you'd like to watch us instead of just listen to us, you can watch this episode on YouTube by clicking here.Here's what we talked about on this episode:It's rosé wine season, and we tried something that Nick had never tried before, a rosé wine from Corsica called Domaine Ve...2020-06-1440 minDinner Plus DrinksCrayola Saves the World | Dinner Plus Drinks #23There have been some pretty exciting developments in the world this week, chief among them, Crayola is now offering a Colors of the World crayon pack that lets kids everywhere have exactly the right skin tone color for who they want to draw. We talk Crayola, space launches, and so much more on this episode. We recorded this episode on video, so if you'd like to watch us as we talk with you, check out our YouTube page.Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:We discovered what exactly a slushie beer...2020-05-3139 minDinner Plus DrinksWe Try L.S.D. Beer...Lavender, Sunflower Honey, and Date Beer | Dinner Plus Drinks #22On this week's episode, we talked about a week of very high high's that were also punctuated by some lows. To celebrate the highs, we opened a can of Indeed Brewing Company's 'LSD' Honey Ale. It's a honey ale with a blend of lavender, sunflower honey, and date added to the beer. Hear our thoughts on this rather unique beer that comes in a totally beautiful can, plus get the rundown on everything else we have going on this week!Here are links from this week's episode:Bridget loves the "Dad, how do I" YouTube channel...2020-05-2441 minDinner Plus DrinksTo-may-toe / To-mah-toe, Nick Loves Them All! | Dinner Plus Drinks #21Wisconsin is back open for business, and while Bridget & Nick aren't sure about how they feel about that, one thing is certain...Nick loves tomatoes. If you have never gotten excited about tomatoes before, Nick's enthusiasm on this episode is sure to get you jazzed for this incredibly delicious fruit. If you don't love tomatoes, don't worry we talk about plenty else as well!Here are links from this week's episode:Tune into our Virtual Bar Trivia with Grant from 3 Sheeps Brewing on Wednesday, May 20th at 8 PM. Here's the link to watch.The Seattle Times...2020-05-1741 minDinner Plus DrinksNick Has a New House! | Dinner Plus Drinks #20It's been a momentous week for Nick - he moved into a new house, celebrated an anniversary and more. Bridget has her anniversary coming up, plus she's celebrating Mother's Day with a fancy cocktail - Mom's choice! Listen and enjoy catching up with Nick & Bridget.Here's are links from this week's episode:Check out Bridget's Taco Takeover Facebook Live replay!Learn more about Amsterdam's greenhouse hut restaurants - do you think they'd work in America?Bridget loves this Kate Spade Picnic Blanket but this Wal-Mart brand one works too.One of Nick's favorite books to recommend...2020-05-1142 minDinner Plus DrinksIt's Okay To Have Some Brain Fog | Dinner Plus Drinks #18This week, Bridget has brain fog, but she found an article to explain why it's happening (link below), and Nick is more upbeat and ready to face the world. Here's what we have for you this week:Boston NPR has an article from a clinical neuropsychologist detailing why you may be feeling a brain fog right now. It's just how Nick and Bridget are feeling. Are you?We tried two wines that were left over from our Thursday night virtual wine tasting with Charlie Master of Master Wines:Kin & Cascadia Cabernet Sauvignon, a Washington State wine that has...2020-04-2647 minDinner Plus DrinksDo You Keep Bacon Grease Around Your House? | Dinner Plus Drinks #17Both Bridget and Nick are a little bummed about the extended Corona shut down, but they rallied through to provide a fun episode after all. In this episode, we talked about:The Rioja-style Pork Chop recipe Nick cooked during this week's Virtual Wine & Food Cookoff Challenge versus Chef Nelly from Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. You can watch the cookoff here.Nick is pumped up about The Last Dance (a documentary about the Jordan-era Bulls) coming out on Sunday.Bridget loves seeing good news on sharelemonade.com.Nick is all over this Eero Home WiFi system for better coverage...2020-04-1938 minDinner Plus DrinksHas Anyone Tried Whipped Coffee? | Dinner Plus Drinks #15We put our non-elastic banded pants on to record this episode and talked about all the things happening in our lives, but most importantly, Bridget needs to know...has anyone tried whipped coffee? Please, let us know if you have tried this whipped coffee sensation. It's vital that Bridget finds out if it's good or not! Additionally, we talked about: Our Spring Candle Smell Off episode that you can listen to on this feed, or watch our Zoom recording on YouTube. If you'd like to enter to win the candles that Bridget and Nick made, you ca...2020-04-0533 min
Dinner Plus DrinksSpring Candle Smell Off Competition | Dinner Plus Drinks PodcastCandles are serious business - especially when you're trying to raise money for charity! In this video episode (click here to watch on YouTube!) of the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, Bridget and Nick entered mortal combat to determine who could design the most spring smelling candle. To accomplish task, we reached out to our friends Liz and Leigh Ann at Lake Geneva's Candle Mercantile and teamed up with Kisses from Keegan, a local charity that grants wishes and joyful experiences for local kids fighting cancer.After consulting with the candle experts Liz and Leigh Ann, Bridget and...2020-04-0228 minDinner Plus DrinksBridget and Nick Are Very Particular About Pens | Dinner Plus Drinks #14How are you holding up guys? Bridget and Nick are here with a little sanity and distraction. On this week's episode, we talk about: Parenting during social distancing.Some yummy food we ate + recipe ideas for this week.A bottle of wine that's perfect for family video chat Pictionary.Happy news stories from around the worldA new segment featuring random, fun factsPlus lots more!We love that you're listening to the podcast, and we love how you're helping us grow. This week, we have a few specific things we're asking you to help us with, if you h...2020-03-2933 minDinner Plus DrinksCoffee Down! | Dinner Plus Drinks #13The corona virus is changing all of our lives, but we're still here for you! This week's episode has Nick & Bridget talking about how their lives are going in the current situation, plus meal plan tips for your shelter in place situation, tips on how you can start a "not pinky up" wine cellar, tips on how you can support local businesses in these trying times, ideas to entertain your kids, and lots more.Thanks for listening, stay healthy, and have a great week. If you want to get in touch with us with ideas for future...2020-03-2233 minDinner Plus DrinksNick's in Las Vegas! | Dinner Plus Drinks #10Nick took a trip to Las Vegas this past week, but still found time to record the podcast. In this episode:Get tales of Nick's adventures on the Las Vegas Strip.Learn Bridget's fun twist on the classic Mimosa cocktail.Get our picks on what you should cook this week.Nick's got the Dad jokes lined up for you.Check out our product recommendations of the week.Hear what Las Vegas (via Nashville) restaurant Nick thought lived up to the hype.And finally, engage in the always fun kid corner segment featuring tales of parenting young children....2020-03-0129 minDinner Plus DrinksWe Want to Bring Joy to Your Life | Dinner Plus Drinks #9Hello loyal listeners, thanks for tuning in to this episode! We talked about lots of things we love in this week's episode, but the overall theme is that we want to bring joy into your life. Everyone has ups and downs in life, and we want you to be part of our lives. It makes us feel better to talk about the things that happen to us on a day to day basis, and we hope some of our experiences resonate with you. We also love hearing from you and commiserating / celebrating your daily happenings. It means a lot...2020-02-2334 minDinner Plus DrinksChalky Conversation Heart Candies | Dinner Plus Drinks #8Bridget has a strong opinion on conversation heart candy - are you surprised? Tune in to this week's episode, where Nick and Bridget start with an honest discussion of one of the most controversial Valentine's candies and go on from there. Topics on this week's episode include:Bridget is excited for a themed fundraiser, which is no shocker if you know her. Check out a picture of her and her husband's outfits on dinnerplusdrinks.com.Nick talked about the "fake pho" at home and talked through how you can make this meal at home. Bridget shares her opinion o...2020-02-1634 minDinner Plus DrinksAt Least There's Galentine's Day | Dinner Plus Drinks #7Nick is bummed that the Super Bowl & Winterfest is over, but Bridget is looking forward to Galentine's Day. Listen to all of our food tips, pop culture chat, and more. Here's what we talked about this episode:We started by announcing our new social media channels! Find us on Facebook or Instagram at @dinnerplusdrinkspodcast. Check them both out to enter to win a $25 LGCM gift card!We may have found a white wine that Bridget actually likes!Nick shares something that he ate that was delicious but Bridget makes a bold prediction about what will be her favorite...2020-02-0931 minDinner Plus DrinksSnot Suckers | Dinner Plus Drinks #6Bridget and Nick had an awesome week(end) packed full of Lake Geneva Winterfest, SUPER activities, plus some new experiences with a certain child's nose. Here's what you can enjoy on this week's SUPER fun episode:We popped a bottle of English sparkling wine from Ridgeview Wine Estate. It's awesome.Nick shares some of the tiniest food that will ever be the best thing he ate.Nick & Bridget relate their experience with one of the happiest food days of the year.We talk about this week's meal plan - there are a lot of winners on this week's...2020-02-0332 minDinner Plus DrinksRoad Trip! | Dinner Plus Drinks #5We had to take a road trip during our normal recording time, so we decided to make a special road trip episode of Dinner Plus Drinks! Recorded in the car, this episode features awesome chat about:The hydration capabilities of still water vs. carbonated water.All time favorite road trips.Road trip food - including a great tip from Bridget on how to organize road trip snacks.We share two winning recipes from this week's meal plan.We recommend two products that we were both using during this road trip. Lake Geneva Winterfest, with a preview of a s...2020-01-2627 minDinner Plus DrinksMint Dark Chocolate Kit Kats are Delicious | Dinner Plus Drinks #4Come along with us on Nick's adventure to find Mint Dark Chocolate Kit Kat bars, plus enter our first ever Dinner Plus Drinks giveaway! On this super awesome episode:We share how you can win a free LGCM t-shirt just by reviewing us on Apple Podcasts!#GoPackGoBridget takes a great guess at where this week's wine comes from, and how much it costs.Bridget tells you what pizza she always orders at Oakfire, and Nick gushes about how much he loves Kit Kat bars.We talk about this week's meal plan, including a grown up hamburger helper recipe...2020-01-1926 minDinner Plus DrinksTenderizing your meat isn't archaic | Dinner Plus Drinks #3Have you ever wondered about tenderizing meat? Does a meat mallet work? What makes some cuts more tender than other cuts? If you've ever wondered this episode is for you. Here's what we talk about this episode:How does the internet know everything we've talked about? What is Tik Tok??We drink a bottle of Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon. We chose this bottle because we're donating 10% of the sales of Australian wine sold at LGCM from 1/13-1/19 to Australian Firefighters!We pick our favorite recipes from this week's meal plan, including a one pot recipe and a Mediterranean...2020-01-1327 minDinner Plus DrinksI let my kids stay up until midnight on NYE | Dinner Plus Drinks #2Happy New Year! Nick & Bridget are back chatting about food, drinks, kids, and New Years! Here's what we discussed on this episode:We cracked open a can of Maplewood Brewery's Juice Pants IPA and enjoyed the low bitterness, high tropical fruit flavors.Bridget reported back on her how lobster tail cooking went.We previewed this week's LGCM meal plan. It's packed full of nutritious lean meats, perfect to help you eat healthy in 2020!Nick & Bridget offered tips on two different planners they use to help organize their lives.Nick broke down the deal with coulotte steaks - an...2020-01-0530 min
Dinner Plus DrinksCraft Beer in 2020 featuring Nick Scofield of Solemn Oath Brewery | Dinner Plus Drinks Interview 1Welcome to our newly relaunched podcast! For the first ever Dinner + Drinks Interview, we're talking craft beer with Nick Scofield, Sales Director at Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville, Illinois. This episode is the first of a series of 4 podcasts looking back at 2019, and taking a glimpse into 2020. In this episode:Nick gives us the background on Solemn Oath Brewery, a Great American Beer Festival award winning brewery located in Naperville, Illinois that produces about 7,000 barrels of beer a year in a variety of different styles.Nick shares how he worked his way up to be Sales Director at...2019-12-2645 min