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Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
In my opinion, nothing beats a slice of warm pie in the summertime. Served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, pie has always been a classic summer staple for me, and it’s a dessert that brings me right back to my childhood and long summer nights. I’ve always been a sucker for anything blueberry or blackberry (and with a lot of crust) and I’m hoping to get a homemade pie of my own under my belt soon.
As I began to scour Pinterest for my new go-to recipe, I quickly came to realize that summer pies come in all shapes and sizes and flavors. I’m talking truly gorgeous and creative pie crusts, mouth-watering galettes and tarts, darling hand pies, and even some with booze. I’m here to say that I will never discriminate against any pie, so I may have to try a few to find the perfect one (if I can ever narrow it down). So, here’s my roundup of ten summer pies that I can’t wait to try. Which summer pie is calling your name? Cheers, Kat
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As you may have heard, we’re gearing up to embark on a pretty epic four-day road trip around the great state of South Carolina in collaboration with our friends at Garden & Gun Magazine and Travel South USA. We’re building the ultimate playlist, grabbing the sunnies, mapping our glorious route, calling dibs on Shotgun and starting to pack our bags…and we simply could not be more excited. We’ll of course be documenting the entire thing, so make sure to follow along for the adventure (#takingcarolina). And in honor of our upcoming road trip for the team, I rounded up ten essentials for the road trip planner in the slideshow above, but I’d love to hear what you also can’t hit the road without! Cheers, Kat
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THE ULTIMATE PLAYLIST
FIRST AND FOREMOST, A KILLER PLAYLIST IS IN ORDER (AND CAN BE A GREAT WAY TO GET HYPED FOR THE TRIP WEEKS IN ADVANCE). STAY TUNED FOR THE SPOTIFY LIST WE'LL BE ROCKING ALL THE WAY THROUGH SOUTH CAROLINA.
EVEN THOUGH WE ALL HAVE A SMART PHONE IN OUR POCKET, A GOOD OLD MAP IS A MUST-HAVE WHEN EXPLORING (AND ALSO SMART IN CASE PHONES DIE AND RECEPTION IS BAD).
DRIVE INTO THE SUN LIKE IT AIN'T NO THING, AND LOOK COOL WHILE DOING IT IN A GREAT PAIR OF SUNNIES. WE HAVE OUR EYES ON THIS PAIR IN JUST ABOUT EVERY COLOR.
THE INDULGING IS INEVITABLE, SO YOU MIGHT AS WELL INDULGE IN HEALTHY SNACKS, RIGHT? OH, AND VARIETY, VARIETY, VARIETY (BECAUSE SOME LIKE IT HOT AND OTHERS DO HAVE A SWEET TOOTH AFTER ALL).
DON'T FORGET TO THROW YOUR CAMERA IN YOUR BAG TO CAPTURE THE ADVENTURE AT EVERY TURN. WE'RE HUGE FANS OF THIS POLAROID-ESQUE CAMERA FOR INSTANT FUN PICTURES EN ROUTE.
TAKE TIME TO RESEARCH YOUR STOPS SO YOU CAN REALLY ENJOY THE JOURNEY. IF YOU'RE PEDAL-TO-THE-MEDAL THE ENTIRE TRIP, YOU MAY MISS OUT ON SOME PRETTY AMAZING SCENERY AND A FEW GREAT MEMORIES ALONG THE WAY.
The tables have been set, flowers planted, umbrellas opened, and the twinkle lights are in full effect. Yes my friends, it is officially patio season here in Atlanta. And with a new season of al fresco dining in full swing, it’s also time to talk summer sips. And it’s no secret that we’re big wine lovers here at WOM ,so what better way to usher in our favorite time of year than by sharing the top eight wines for summer we’ll be sipping on all season long? Tell us, do you have a go-to summer time wine? Truly, MKR
No. One:Round Pond Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. This has been my go-to summer wine for the past four years. It’s beautifully balanced rich acidic and fruit forward notes never disappoint in satisfying on a warm, sunny day.
No. Two:Whispering Angel. I was introduced to this easy drinking Rose on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos and was immediately smitten. Not only does it have the most gorgeous pink coloring, but its light, and easy to drink with light notes of strawberry and berries, making it a fast favorite.
No. Three:Miraval Rose. I won’t lie in saying when I first spied this Rose it was because of the gorgeous bottle and simple packaging. So I was pleasantly surprised when the wine was just as good as the bottle it was poured from.
No. Four:Sancerre Anything. Situated on the left bank of the Loire at the eastern edge of the Loire Valley Sancerre’s vineyards cover a series of hillsides dominated by the “Piton” or peak of Sancerre. Most well known for their Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre is easy to drink, easy to find, and if it’s on the menu I’ll usually choose it over any other wine.
No. Five:Blackbird Arriviste. The pinkest of all the roses, Arriviste is a blend of Cab Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot making it the richest, and most complex of the roses. So much so that I find myself drinking it in cold and warm weather.
No. Six:Skipstone Viognier. A small, organic winery, Skipstone was introduced on my last visit to Napa by our friends at Maisonry. With an intense aroma and hints of pineapple and even mango that linger, make it crisp and almost mouthwatering. While it’s harder to find locally, this wine is one that’s worth the expedited cost of shipping.
No. Seven:Darioush Viognier. Years ago ,Darioush Viognier was the first Viognier I had ever tasted, and since then, I’ve become a big fan of this rich, yet exotic, acidic wine. With exotic fruits balanced by notes of jasmine, this Viognier will become a fast favorite.
No. Eight:Orison Pipa. A very small batch winery the ORISON wine project was started in 2012 by Daniel and Filipa Orrison (great friends of WOM) with the help of winemaker Ricardo Carvalho, and embodies the desire to bring the beauty and spirit of Portugal to the United States through wine. Pipa, accomplishes that with a crisp, refreshing, easy to drink wine you’ll enjoy many a warm weather night ahead.
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