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Dinner + Drinks is a podcast about all the things you share over food. Co-hosts Bridget and Nick release Sunday night episodes talking about the delicious things they ate last week, funny kid stories, meal plans for the next week, life, and, of course, all the drinks. Additional interview episodes featuring guests with interesting viewpoints on food and drink topics will be release semi-regularly!Do you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? A suggestion for a great guest? General feedback you'd like to share? Just drop us a line at hello@dinnerplusdrinks.com with your comments - we'd love to hear from you!This podcast is brought to you by Lake Geneva Country Meats, and previously was called Reduce by Half. You can find the old episodes marked as Season 1 of Dinner + Drinks.Thanks for listening - we appreciate you spending time with us!
- 209 - One Hundred Fifty - Dinner Plus Drinks #150
We've hit 150 episodes and we have big news to share!
Join us on our walk down memory lane of the last 3 years of podcasting, and learn what the big news is.
The first two minutes of the podcast are recorded with a backup source, then the audio quality gets better. Sorry for the mix-up.
As we shared at the end of the episode, we'll be taking a break until early December, thanks for your patience, and we can't wait to talk to you then.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickTue, 22 Nov 2022 - 208 - Freak In The (Excel) Sheets - Dinner Plus Drinks #149
Hey all - we're a day late, thanks for your patience. The extra day did give us time to decide on this important programming announcement:
Check out the exciting news about theWorld's Tallest Glass Tree that's going to be build in Williams Bay, Wisconsin at the Yerkes Observatory!If you are interested in history, architecture, and long reads, this NY Times Magazine piece on Spain's Islamic history is great.Check out this awesome "Freak in the Sheets" Excel mug that would be an awesome Christmas gift for your local Excel nerd.If you're as jazzed about Baskin Robbins' Turkey Ice Cream Cake as Bridget, you can get more details right here.
Next week's episode will be out around Tuesday, November 22nd. It's our 150th and we'll be celebrating the almost 3 years of podcasting, as well as the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!
That's enough about the future, here's about what's happening on this week's episode:Have a great week, thanks for listening, we'll talk to you soon as we celebrate 150 episodes!
Bridget & NickMon, 14 Nov 2022 - 207 - My Poor Beard - Dinner Plus Drinks #148
How are you all doing out there?
Why give out candy when you can give out potatoes for Halloween treats? Check out the cool story of this Milwaukee women who found children preferred spuds to candy bars!If you are a dry shampoo user, check out this list of recalled products, you should maybe not use your shampoo!Bridget recommends Asos dresses for fancy season!Nick loves a good Ah So wine opener for special bottles. It's easy to master, you'll look cool while using it and not ruin corks!
We are having great weeks and getting ready for Friendsgiving - more on that after the break. Here are links to what we talked about this week:Have a great week everybody, we'll talk to you soon!
Bridget & NickSun, 06 Nov 2022 - 206 - Banquet Food - Dinner Plus Drinks #147
We all know banquet food can be bad, but this week we had an interesting experience with banquet food that needs to be talked out. We'd love to hear your bad banquet food experiences, let us know!
Babies don't need fancy things! Check out this article from The Atlantic to reassure yourself that no, you don't need fancy things for your baby.The McTrain is a real thing. Read about McDonald's attempt to take over the German rails in this article.Nick would love one of these Arsenal smart watch bands for Christmas!If you want to check out the 90's life hacks we discussed, here's the link!
Here are a few links to what we talked about today:Have a great week, we hope you avoid bad banquet food, and we'll talk to you soon.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 30 Oct 2022 - 205 - It's A Mouthful - Dinner Plus Drinks #146
We had an awesome week full of events and friends. While it was a little overwhelming, there were still plenty of positives, so we hope you enjoy our canter through the week that was!
Busch NA Beer for DogsMilwaukee's New Pro Soccer TeamAnimatronic Santa at Home Depot
Check out these links from this week's episodes:Have a great week - we'll talk to you soon.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 23 Oct 2022 - 204 - Lead Stuffed Walleye - Dinner Plus Drinks #145
Guys - do you believe there is cheating in competitive fishing? Yep. There is.
We tried a salted caramel pretzel beer, marveled at the lengths some people go to in order to win a fishing contest, and much more on this week's episode.
We hope you enjoy your week, we'll talk to you soon!
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 16 Oct 2022 - 203 - Truckload of Wine - Dinner Plus Drinks #144
We recorded this episode from the back of a truck...full of wine!
We're doing a Truckload of Wine sale at Lake Geneva Country Meats and we took the opportunity to multitask and record while getting ready for the event. If you like wine and you're in the area, you can get more details about this event and a link to buy the wines right here.
If you want to see the awesome McDonald's inspired merch that Bridget shared on this week's episode, you can visit Cactus Plant Flea Market's shop and grab some for yourself!
Have a great week, we'll talk to you next episode.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSat, 08 Oct 2022 - 202 - Noon Sun in the South - Dinner Plus Drinks #143
In this week's episode, we test out 90's kid energy drinks and Bridget's survival skills, and you may be surprised by the results...or not!
Alani Energy - plenty of energy, lots of 90's kid flavors!Learn about the Twins Fashion Show hosted by Gucci!Can You Survive Challenge!
If you want to learn more about some of the things we talked about on this week's episode, here are a few links:Have a great week, we'll talk to you soon.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 02 Oct 2022 - 201 - Surprise Quiz - Dinner Plus Drinks #142
Hey there y'all, it's fall, y'all!
1924 Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon3 Finger Jack Cabernet SauvignonCastoro Zinfandel
We have a bit of fall (or is it autumn?) themed fun after our product recommendations today, coupled with Bridget ACING a quiz about wine at the start of today's episode.
We tried these three wines:
Check out this article about how it is now recommending US adults under 65 get an annual screening for anxiety.If you're looking for matching Christmas pajama sets, start shopping now! Bridget recommends Cotton:On, Burts Bees, and Old Navy as good places to shop.
Here are a few links to things we discussed on this episode:Thanks for listening, we hope you have a great week, and we'll talk to you next week.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 25 Sep 2022 - 200 - Pre-Bridget - Dinner Plus Drinks #141Sun, 18 Sep 2022
- 199 - The Queen is Dead, Long Live the King - Dinner Plus Drinks #140
The passing of Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith is the main subject of conversation this week, and how can't it be? The Queen was an icon and we have lots of thoughts.
If you're a Republican (that's as in you're against the monarchy), and don't want to listen to our Royal talk, then no worries, there's plenty of other chatter as well.
Have a great week everybody, and we'll talk again next week!
Bridget & NickSun, 11 Sep 2022 - 198 - WaterPik - Dinner Plus Drinks #139
Friends, 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!
Bridget & NickSun, 04 Sep 2022 - 197 - RTDs - Dinner Plus Drinks #138Sun, 28 Aug 2022
- 196 - Bridget Thrifts For You - Dinner Plus Drinks #137
Hey there thrifty friend!
This clip about Thrift Store Karaoke from The Today Show is awesome!It's no joke, the Japanese government wants help encouraging its citizens to drink more alcohol!These customizable banners are perfect for your favorite inspirational quotes!If you have weeds to pull, Nick highly recommends these hand weeder tools. They make life much easier!If you're not aware of the USA Mullet Championship, check this out!We compared this list of "How to Thrift Shop" from MasterClass to Bridget's tips. What do you think of it?
In honor of August 17th's National Thrift Store Day, we got in the spirit and had Bridget share tips on how to thrift it up.
Here are a few links to what we talked about today:Thanks for listening - have a great week, we'll talk to you soon.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 21 Aug 2022 - 195 - Razor Wars - Dinner Plus Drinks #136
On this week's episode, you're treated to an absurd commercial about razors. It's a commentary on society's weird place, but we thought it was interesting. We hope you do as well. Of course, there's much more as we returned to the safety of our studio.
Here are a few links from this week's episode:- If you've ever driven from the direction of Milwaukee to downtown Chicago, you've probably seen the iconic Morton Salt building. It's now being turned into a concert venue called The Salt Shed.If you want to learn all about Jeremy's Razors (and get retargeted by them a million times), you can visit their website here.Bridget is a lunch packing machine, and these flat ice packs have made keeping lunch cold much easier!Nick is a huge fan of portable tire inflators. You can find them all over, but this one from Amazon is well recommended, and if you use this link, we'll earn a small commission, thank you very much!
Thanks so much for listening, have a great week, and we'll talk again next week!
Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 194 - DAS FESTIN' LIVE, JA? - Dinner Plus Drinks #135
Hey hey hey, everybody!
We are cooking brats and drinking das bier at DAS Fest, so we weren't able to do a normal episode, but we did a live walkaround of the festival to share with you. We're here Saturday and Sunday, so if you listen, please come hi!
www.dasfestusa.com
Cheers, ergh, prost!
Bridget & NickSat, 06 Aug 2022 - 193 - Kiss of Death - Dinner Plus Drinks #134
Well, 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!
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 fish. Guess what - the penguin wasn't having it.Check out these awesome clothes that Bridget found from local store Quotes & Cotton.Nick loves the artwork style in the book Build from Red Nose Studio and Simona loves reading along with the very simple book. Here are a few random links from Nick:Spicy rosé? The Velveeta MartiniThe Cultural Tutor Twitter thread on the world becoming less colorful.
We got back to a more normal episode this week and talked about these things:Have a great week everyone, we appreciate you taking the time to listen.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 31 Jul 2022 - 192 - Alex Lasry Interview
In this episode, we interview Alex Lasry, Democratic candidate for US Senate for the State of Wisconsin.
You can learn more about the Lasry campaign at alexlasry.com or if you would like to donate through the page set up for the Dinner Plus Drinks event, you can visit alexlasry.com/lakegeneva.
If you're new to the podcast, please subscribe and listen to our weekly episodes featuring relatable chat about getting through our crazy world.
Thanks for listening - have a great week, we'll be back next Sunday with a "normal" episode!
Bridget & NickSun, 24 Jul 2022 - 191 - Live Podcast Friday - Programming Announcement
Hey friends - dropping in with a programming announcement:
This Friday we will be recording a live podcast at The Bottle Shop in Lake Geneva at 5:30 PM with Alex Lasry, Democratic Candidate for US Senate for Wisconsin.
You're invited to join us, listen to us talk with Alex, and then participate in a live Q & A and have the opportunity to meet him after the pod. We'll even buy you a drink!
If you would like to join us, please click here and use this link to RSVP. No donation is necessary to attend. If the link doesn't work, you can manually type in alexlasry.com/lakegeneva
We'll post the recording as our episode on Sunday, if you don't want to hear it, feel free to skip.
Sorry for the late notice, this opportunity came together quickly and we're excited to offer this unique episode for you all.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickThu, 21 Jul 2022 - 190 - Give Me The Cheese & Noodles - Dinner Plus Drinks #133
We 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!
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 just limiting what they do. Is this a trend in the post-pandemic (are we post-pandemic?) world?Bridget has rid herself of orange hair by using this Malibu Hard Water Hair Treatment. You can try it for yourself!Nick and Bridget are both big fans of Indeed Brewing. We've tried their beers before on air and just had another event with them. They're nice people and the beer is delicious. Check them out!
Are you team champagne or team Kraft? Let us know.We hope you have an awesome week, perhaps including a getaway like Bridget has planned for this weekend. We'll have details on that and lots more next week.
Talk soon - cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 17 Jul 2022 - 189 - Don't Want To Be Wrong Here - Dinner Plus Drinks #132
Hello everybody!
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 winner of a race by playing rock - paper - scissors while riding. Incredible!Nick is a fan of MobCraft bringing back "Weird Fest" to celebrate their anniversary. If you like unusual beers, attend it on July 30th!Bridget did not want to be wrong about crediting YummyToddlerFood.com for the their delicious Whole Fruit Ice Pops recipe. You can use these Amazon links to buy a popsicle mold here or a 150 pack of popsicle bags here to make your kids fun frozen treats and support the podcast!If you want to see more hilarious Amazon reviews, check out this article.
This week's episode has lots of links to happy stories, great products and more. Check it out:Have a great week, thank you for listening and stay sane out there - just control what you can control. It's working for Nick...kinda.
Cheers!
Bridget & NickSun, 10 Jul 2022 - 188 - Colonial Adventures - Dinner Plus Drinks #131
Happy 4th of July everybody!
This week, we had some fun with this Choose Your Own Adventure Book, as well as all of the normal life matters.
If you want to check out the spit that Nick recommended, you can get it at Amazon right here.
Have a safe and fun holiday - talk again next week!
Bridget & NickSun, 03 Jul 2022 - 187 - Choice - Dinner Plus Drinks #130Sun, 26 Jun 2022
- 186 - Balsamic Coke - Dinner Plus Drinks #129
We had a ton of fun recording this episode talking about a variety of totally unrelated topics and a surprise trip that Bridget took! It was a fast hour for us, we hope you find listening as fun as we found recording.
The LIV golf tour is a hot topic among golf fans. Bridget and Nick discussed this ESPN articledetailing Phil Mickelson's response to the criticisms of the tour.Bridget recommends these handy zippy pouches!Ryan Reynold's Vasectomy (a gin drink, not the surgical procedure) commercial is hilarious. Watch it on YouTube.If you want to try the "healthy Coca-Cola" challenge that we did, you can get the details right here.Simona loves Butterfly Butterfly by Petr Horacek. Check it out if you're looking for a new book.
Here are links to a few of the things you may find interesting from this episode:We hope you enjoyed listening. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comHappy Father's Day to all the Dads - have a great week!
Cheers!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 19 Jun 2022 - 185 - Back On The Road to Rockford - Dinner Plus Drinks #128
Hey 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.
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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 along with us, here are all the links:Have an awesome week everybody, we appreciate you spending time with us.
Cheers!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 12 Jun 2022 - 184 - More Bitter Coffee - Dinner Plus Drinks #127
Hello again friends, did you miss us?
If you want to order the Dairy Queen individual ice cream cake, check out this blog post that gives you the inside scoop (ha!) on how to do so.Nick knows that some people take golf VERY seriously, but punching out your friend over golf etiquette is never a good look!Bridget is a fan of the "mattress in a box," especially this Linenspa Dream hybrid model that Lucy got for her birthday!Nick is grateful to our friend Josie of Hill Valley Dairy for introducing him to That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life. Buy the book and it'll change your life too!
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:We hope you enjoyed listening. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comThanks for tuning in this week, we hope your upcoming week is lovely.
Cheers!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 05 Jun 2022 - 183 - It's Memorial Day Weekend - Dinner Plus Drinks AnnouncementSun, 29 May 2022
- 182 - LEGO Bouquets - Dinner Plus Drinks #126
Greetings Dinner Plus Drinks fans! It's been an even crazier than normal week in our lives, so this episode was a lovely way to sit down and reconnect over all of the craziness that has happened.
Check out this LEGO Botanical Collection - it's so cool!Want to know the best way and frequency to wash your sheets? Read this article.Bridget recommends Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense as a way for you to get a little more SPF in your life!Nick is a huge fan of this Cyber Depot charging thingy / surge protector stuff. It's great. You can get it from Home Depot.Wagyu beef is so good. Seriously. Learn more about Red Top Farms on their website.Bridget made this awesome Egg Roll in a Bowl that looks incredible!
Here are a few links to items we talked about in this week's episode:We hope you enjoyed listening. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comThanks for tuning in this week, we hope your upcoming week is lovely.
Cheers!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 22 May 2022 - 181 - Have a Good Day Daddy - Dinner Plus Drinks #125
We're talking about shopping, gardening, sports, all the things this week!
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We hope you enjoyed listening. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:Thanks for tuning in this week, we hope your upcoming week is lovely.
Cheers!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 15 May 2022 - 180 - Postal Interviews - Dinner Plus Drinks #124
Nick 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!
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 Goodwill as this Texas woman who bought an ancient Roman bust for $34.99.If you want to check out the interview questions Nick asked Bridget, visit this page from The Balance Careers.
Here are a few links from this week's episode:We had a ton of fun on this episode, and we hope you enjoyed listening. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comAs always, thanks for listening, we hope you have an awesome week. Cheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 08 May 2022 - 179 - Library + Bridget's Fantasies - Dinner Plus Drinks #123
Things 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.
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, Lillet Blanc, and Yellow Chartreuse (a substitute for Suze). It was delicious!Bridget shared this cool organization called Guerrilla Gardening that promotes growing beautiful and tasty things in public spaces. How would you feel about booking a plane ticket that then becomes a bus ticket? Well. It's happening. United is trying to put a positive spin on this development, but Nick isn't having it.If Bridget is using this coffee cup, maybe give her a little space!Nick is a huge fan of the beers they're making at Low Daily Beer in Burlington, WI, especially their Table Beer. It's called 'Buckets' because you can drink buckets of it because it's only 3.5% ABV and delicious.When you want to listen to radio stations from other cities - maybe like Seattle, for instance - Bridget recommends using the Audacy Radio app!Shout out to The Dating Divas for coming up with this at home version of The Price is Right and thank you to Shannon for playing along!
We have a really fun game this week. Seriously, make sure you listen!Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a great week. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 01 May 2022 - 178 - All of the Eggs - Dinner Plus Drinks #122
When we recorded, it felt like we just got done finding all the Easter eggs we hid for both of our kids. We talked about all the wild and crazy things happening in the world as well as our own lives.
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Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a great week. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:Cheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 24 Apr 2022 - 177 - Milwaukee Obscura - Dinner Plus Drinks #121
Happy Easter Dinner Plus Drinks listeners!
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 at RSVR, a VR experience bar in Milwaukee.Nick loves Clock Tower Pizza in Lake Geneva - for smash burgers, fresh cut fries AND pizza.If you want to play along on our "What have you done in Milwaukee" segment, check out the list from Atlas Obscura.
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:Thank you so much for listening! We hope you have a great week. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 17 Apr 2022 - 176 - Cheap Beer - Dinner Plus Drinks #120
We 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!
This J. Crew & Liberty Fabrics bedsheet collaboration resulted in luxuriously beautiful sheets that you need to check out!A local coffee shop is offering these $5 Cup o' Joe coffee ground buckets to use in your garden. What a cool idea!Previously recommended, but still great for your skin, get yourself a tub of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream!Pointed out to Nick by Bridget and found strangely interesting by Nick, The Everygirl is a cool blog collective thingy to check out.
Of course we talked about a lot more than cheap beer. Here are links to products and discussion topics:We appreciate you listening and hope you have a great week. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 10 Apr 2022 - 175 - New Studio Conversationality - Dinner Plus Drinks #119
Nick 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!
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 furious with his beloved New York Times for this hatchet job of an article about how horrible gas range tops are for the environment. It's out of touch and loses sight of the big picture. These Shrinky Dinks are a fun arts & crafts project to do at home with her kids!If you'd like to rock the same chairs as Bridget and Nick, you can pick them up at Target.
Here are links to all of the things we discussed this week:Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 03 Apr 2022 - 174 - Unexpected D&D - Dinner Plus Drinks #118
We started this episode with French 75's, Bridget's favorite cocktail, and made a surprise detour in the middle. Join us for the fun as we visit Gary Con XIV in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!
Bridget's first coffee discussed on this episode is Cometeer Coffee - a flash frozen, hyper fresh coffee!Nick loves his new iPhone 13 Pro Max. The camera is insane. Really, seriously, insane.While war is nothing to make light of, the fact that Ukrainian fighters are using Bon Jovi to hype themselves up as they are fortifying their cities AND Bon Jovi is supporting it, is pretty neat.If you think the partisan nonsense that are Supreme Court confirmation hearings are something that "has always happened," you'd be wrong. This NPR interview from 2009 details the ridiculous history of why we now have to put up with these shenanigans. Tyler picked up a few bags of Smuggler's Coffee's Gary Con special release coffees for Bridget. Check out all the coffee they have available.
Here are links to what we talked about this episode:Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 27 Mar 2022 - 173 - Inflatable Pub Savings Time - Dinner Plus Drinks #117
We've got a lot going on this week - wrapping up St. Paddy's season, talking the horror that is Daylight Savings Time, and lots, lots more.
Ralph Lauren is releasing a new collection in conjunction with HBCUs Black Morehouse College and Spelman College to celebrate the history of Black collegiate style. What do you think about the project?Nick thinks it's hilarious that OPEC is worried about high gas prices driving people towards electric vehicles.Bridget found these adorable custom Easter sunglasses on Etsy!
Here are links to some of the stories we talked about:Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
Visit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 20 Mar 2022 - 172 - St. Paddy's 2022 - Dinner Plus Drinks #116
Everyone is a little Irish, but Bridget is very Irish, Nick is pretty Irish, and our annual St. Patrick's Day guest Kevin Fleming is an Irish citizen!
We recorded this episode live at Topsy Turvy Brewery in Lake Geneva. They have live music and events happening all St. Patrick's season, so check out their website and social media for details, then stop in to enjoy the festivities.
This week's music is Blueridge Jig by Caleb Etheridge and we hope you find the little bit of fiddle music as enjoyable as we do.
Thanks for joining us for our bit of our Irish-inspired fun. We hope you enjoyed the change of pace, and we'll talk to you again next week.Sláinte!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 13 Mar 2022 - 171 - Vacation Surprise - Dinner Plus Drinks #115
Nick'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.
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!
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:Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 06 Mar 2022 - 170 - Nick in DC - Dinner Plus Drinks #114
Nick 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.
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 delicious gelato bar.National Museum of the American Indian - I love this museum on the mall; the food is great and the way the present a complicated story is exceptional.Smithsonian's National Zoo - it's smaller than you think, the layout isn't great, but I love pandas, and if you want to see pandas, you need to go here!United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - this place should be required for everyone in the country to witness.
Here are some of Nick's favorite places to visit in Washington, DC:There are plenty of places to go, but those are a few highlights. I'm always happy to share things that I enjoy and provide recommendations if you're traveling, so just reach out if you have any questions!
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Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:Cheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 27 Feb 2022 - 169 - Wisconsin Snacks Bracket - Dinner Plus Drinks #113
It'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.
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 Jeopardy Valentine's cards hilarious. Look at them yourself!If you're struggling with seat belts getting lost as you're trying to get a kid buckled in, these Seat Belt Buckle Boosterscan help save the day!Nick is a huge fan of the team at Viva La Dirt League, and if you're a nerd and want to support their hilarious nerd content, you can contribute to their Kickstarter.
Here are links to the other fun things we talked about this week:Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 20 Feb 2022 - 168 - Amuse Bouche #25 - Super Bowl vs. The Olympics Commercials
I've been a long time fan of commercials. You read that right, I actually like them! With The Super Bowl and the Olympics colliding this year, that mens a ton of epic commercials and I'm sharing my thoughts about them this week.
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If you want to follow along, these are the commercials I'm chatting about on this episode:
OLYMPICS
Visa
Etsy
Procter and Gamble
Omega Watch
Comcast
SUPER BOWL
Crypto.com
Verizon 5G
Coinbase
Anheuser-Busch /Budweiser
Tune in on Sunday for a full episode of Dinner plus Drinks! Have a great weekend!Fri, 18 Feb 2022 - 167 - Winter Olympics Trivia - Dinner Plus Drinks #112
We're back in studio with this week's episode featuring Winter Olympics trivia plus lots more!
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Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:Cheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 13 Feb 2022 - 166 - Winterfest 2022 - Dinner Plus Drinks #111
Hey everybody!
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For this week's episode, we took a little tour of the US National Snow Sculpting Competition and the happenings at Lake Geneva Winterfest. We hope you enjoy our little tour and break from prepping for our super awesome Pancake Breakfast. We shared pictures from the event on our Facebook page (Instagram coming on Tuesday) if you'd like to see what we're describing!
We hope you can check out these incredible works of art yourself and enjoy our silly commentary about them. Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:Cheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 06 Feb 2022 - 165 - Simona Oops - Dinner Plus Drinks #110
Hey everybody, it's Nick here. Unfortunately due to an unfortunate situation, my beautiful baby girl Simona caused an unfortunate setting on our recording board to happen which unfortunately means this week's audio didn't record.
We'll be back next week with a super great episode, featuring some of the things we talked about this week, including an awesome segment talking about plot holes in Disney movies. If you have a plot hole that really drives you nuts, we'd love to hear it. Send us an email at hello@dinnerplusdrinks.com and we'll add it to the list!
Have a great week, sorry for the oops, we'll be back next week!
NickSun, 30 Jan 2022 - 164 - Oreo Taste Off with Melissa Jordan - Dinner Plus Drinks #109
On this very special episode, we're joined by the one and only Melissa Jordan of B933 radio in Milwaukee!
We didn't want to subject her to the horror of the Japanese Kit-Kat Taste Off, but we wanted to have a little food fun, so we had a Flavor Fantasy Friday and tried 8 flavors of Oreos! You'll have to listen to get our verdict on each of these flavors. None were as bad as macha Kit Kats, but that's a low bar. Here's the list of Oreo cookie flavors we tried:- Carrot CakeCaramel CoconutChocolate HazelnutBirthday CakeDark ChocolateChocolate Peanut Butter PieChocolate MarshmallowLemon Oreo Thins
In addition to our Oreo excursion, we mentioned a few other products and places you may want to check out. Here's the list:
Melissa is a fan of her OOFOS sandals that she's getting ready to use for her Disney vacation - check them out!Nick is a fan of the $24.95 Philips Sonicare Toothbrush.Make a trip to go check out 3rd St. Market Hall in Milwaukee - Melissa loved the food and old school Nintendo.Make sure you follow Melissa on air and on social media:
Tune into B933FM.com on air or on the internet from 10 AM - 3 PMHer super awesome InstagramHave a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 23 Jan 2022 - 163 - Amuse Bouche #24 - Stories from a Tribute Concert
This week, I had the hilarious experience of attending a tribute concert. Yes, a Jimmy Buffet tribute concert. It was a gift to my Dad for Christmas and it was highly entertaining.
If you've never been to the Fireside Theater, it is a true experience. You can check out more about it here and read more about the show we saw here. It's dinner and a show all in one.
Anyway, I'm sharing some insights from my audience experience and more fun along the way. Enjoy!Fri, 21 Jan 2022 - 162 - At-home COVID Tests - Dinner Plus Drinks #108
Hi 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 miss that episode. Or this episode, because this one is also very good!
Here are links to the considerable number of products and stories we talked about this week:
We used a bottle of Altos Las Hormigas "Tinto" as an at-home COVID test. It did its job!If you haven't checked out the Nugget yet, you're missing out. Bridget and Elliot made some incredible forts this past week.Nick and Sarah got these very stylish and very comfortable and very easy to assemble counter stools to add to their house.Valley View Mall in La Crosse is offering pop up spaces for area start ups - how cool is that? Bridget would 100% check it out if it was closer.Nick is loving Wordle, a word game that is simple and fun, yet also a challenge. Learn the story behind it in this NY Times article or play online here.Bridget is investing in keeping her body from falling apart with this very affordable laptop stand for her home office.And she'll be even more productive because Nick got her a shower notes waterproof notepad! We all know Bridget gets her best work done in the shower, right?Nick's love for tacos goes deep, and these Chicken Avocado Street Tacos are probably his favorite of the bunch.Bridget had a great meal at DanDan in Milwaukee and was especially thrilled by the General Tso's Cauliflower. Could someone try this recipe and let her know if it's worth making at home?Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 16 Jan 2022 - 161 - Amuse Bouche #23 - Superintendent Search
We took a little holiday and New Year's break to re-group, but I'm back with my favorite type of episode - a good old fashioned rant.
Ok, it's meant to inspire you and inform you to take a bit of action locally. Or not locally - I bet there is something similar to this going on in your community as well!
If you've managed to listen to me on my soapbox and want to be sure to take the survey, you can check it out here.
Thanks for listening and tun in this Sunday for a brand new Dinner plus Drinks!Fri, 14 Jan 2022 - 160 - New Year's Reso's - Dinner Plus Drinks #107
We'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, but this story about twins from California takes it to a whole 'nother levelNick loves Kwik Trip and if you're not from the Midwest, you need to come here just to experience Kwik Trip. If you can't make it here, maybe just check out the Instagram account of 'KT Girl' who visited all the Wisconsin locations in 2021! Check out this super cool Moon light from Target. It's a great reco from Bridget and Nick may invest in one soon. Earth light also available, but let's be honest, the moon is cooler!Nick loves reading and his Kindle Paperwhite has helped him read even more in 2021. If you're looking to read more in 2022, you should consider one of these e-readers!
Have a great week everybody, thanks for joining us. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 09 Jan 2022 - 159 - So Long 2021, Hello 2022! - Dinner Plus Drinks #106
As promised, here we are recapping 2021, making fun of New Year's resolutions, and looking forward to a bright, beautiful 2022! We hope you enjoy this special episode, we'll be back to our normal schedule next week, with a normal podcast episode on Sunday, January 9th.
she up already guys
Cheers!
Bridget and NickSat, 01 Jan 2022 - 158 - Christmas Recap 2021 - Dinner Plus Drinks #105
Hi guys - as promised here's a recap of how our Christmases went this year. We had fun with this one, and we hope you enjoy listening along.
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How was your Christmas? We hope it was grand - send us your funny stories, wins and fails, we love hearing them!
You can get in touch with us using the links below:We'll be back soon with a New Year's episode, and then regular schedule resumes on January 9th.
Cheers everybody!
~ Bridget and NickThu, 30 Dec 2021 - 157 - Merry 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 & Nick
PS - if you want to watch on YouTube, check it out at: https://youtu.be/knhlPtMwYaMFri, 24 Dec 2021 - 156 - Christmas Mad Libs - Dinner Plus Drinks #104
We played some Mad Libs, talked about last minute Christmas gifts, and so much more on this week's episode.
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 real and it's blowing Nick's mind. Read about the competition on PC World's website. If you want to give a gift that comes with choice (perfect for teachers!) Bridget discovered loopandtie.com for easy gifting.Bridget also recommends the gifts you can find from Historic Milwaukee. Hint, hint Tyler!Nick loves the local candy shops for stocking stuffers. Two that he really loves are Anderson's Candy Shop in Richmond, Illinois, and Indulgence Chocolatiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here are links to what we talked about this week:Have a great week everybody, we hope you have an incredible Christmas and your preparations aren't too crazy. If you'd like to follow along with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 19 Dec 2021 - 155 - Amuse Bouche #22 - I Let my Kids Decorate my Tree
Does it make you crazy to see a tree with mis-matched ornaments, awkwardly strung ribbon and some mysterious tinsel in various places? Well, if it does, don't come over to my place because I let me kids decorate the tree!
I am generally incredibly Type A, but when it comes to the Christmas tree, I had to let it all go. My ornaments do not match and that is the joy of it. Each ornament on our tree tells a story - whether it's a childhood nickname, a memory from the past or a hand crafted daycare picture that makes you smile.
Listen in to hear all about my ornament traditions!
Oh, and those ornaments I refer to at the end, you can find them here.Fri, 17 Dec 2021 - 154 - Textural Sensations - Dinner Plus Drinks #103
Bridget was in Seattle visiting a very special person and we recorded the episode remotely. Luckily, we were able to be joined by a very special guest for a fun game of Holiday trivia!
Check out this BBC report about Kerala, the 103 year-old women who learned to read and write!A sober bar, cleverly named "Inmoxicated," is opening in Racine. It's a tough sell in Wisconsin, but we wish them well. Check out everything they have happening!If you want your tea fast, you need an Electric Tea Kettle! Bridget recommends this Hamilton Beach model.Nick is a watch wearer and his trusty Citizen Eco-Drive watch has been with him for many years. If you're looking to gift a quality watch that isn't insanely priced, check out their lineup.
Here's what we talked about on this week's episode:Thanks so much for listening this week! We hope you enjoyed the Christmas trivia and played along with us. If you'd like together in touch with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 12 Dec 2021 - 153 - Sugar Plum Fairy Dust - Dinner Plus Drinks #102
Sugar Plum Fairy Dust - real Hallmark Christmas movie or fake title made up by Nick?
If you haven't seen it, you can book the Home Alone House on AirBnB!Willamette Valley (home to fantastic Pinot Noir) is offering some fantastic ornaments.Imagine texting the wrong number and ending up on FaceTime with Tom Brady - it happened to this Michigan High School basketball team!Friend of show Noel makes incredible hand crafted gifts at Avenue Artworks.Bridget loves Tree Collars like this one.Nick recommends this Wyze Smart Plug to solve the annoying issue of Christmas lights not turning on simultaneously.
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 about these items on this week's episode:Thanks so much for listening this week! We hope you enjoyed the episode and are getting ready for a fabulous Christmas season! If you'd like together in touch with us, here are all the links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 05 Dec 2021 - 152 - Amuse Bouche #21 - It's Christmas Concert Season
Yes, I kept calling it a pagent throughout the episode...because ya know what, it sounds fancier. It's Christmas Concert Season and it is so very fun!
This year, I had front row seats and got to see all the various kinds of kids at school Christmas concerts. The nose picker, the crotch scratcher, the one who isn't singing at all and so one. It's nothing but fun this holiday season!
And because I promised I would link it...
I can't imagine a world in which you would want to watch a Christmas concert that does not have your child in it, but if you're so inclined, here you go!Fri, 03 Dec 2021 - 151 - Two Forty Speed - Dinner Plus Drinks #101
We're a little Thanksgiving and a little Christmas this week and Bridget is quizzing Nick on Christmas song lyrics! PS - that's where this week's episode title comes from. Do you know what song that's from?
Smiley Face Soft Plush StickersSimple Human Steel Frame Dishrack
Thanks to everyone who reached out about our 100th Anniversary Episode. We really appreciate all of the kind words! Most importantly, congrats to the winners of our 100th episode giveaway: John E. and Sue H! We'll reach out to you on Facebook / Instagram to get in touch with you to get you your prizes!
If you want to check out our Holiday gifting product recommendations, here are the links:Thanks for listening, we hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a successful Black Friday shopping experience. If you'd like together in touch with us, here are all the links:
Watch on YouTubeVisit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody - have an awesome Thanksgiving!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 28 Nov 2021 - 150 - Amuse Bouche #20 - Keeping up with Trends in Traditions
If you have a keen eye, you may have noticed that we skipped a number in the episode titles. You're right! But this is actually the 20th episode, I am just fixing an error made back at episode #3.
Now, onto the show!I dug into some traditions, starting at Thanksgiving Day and bringing us through Christmas. If you're dying to learn more about them, you can check out my fact finding missions here:
Why do we eat turkey?When did Black Friday start?What about St. Nick?I mention on the episode that parades were going to certainly be a part of the discussion of traditions, but I opted to not discuss the joy surrounding parades, in light of the unspeakable events in Waukesha. If you would like to donate to help families affected by this tragedy, you can do so here.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 - 149 - Episode One Hundred - Dinner Plus Drinks #100
We've officially made it to One Hundred Episodes of Dinner Plus Drinks!
It's been quite the ride since we started on December 29th, 2019 and there have been huge changes in the world, our lives, and how we podcast. We appreciate all of you who have been with us along the way, and whether you're a new listener, a longtime listener, or an occasional listener, we appreciate you tuning in and sharing time with us.
To celebrate and thank you (it is that time of the year after all), we are giving away three prize packages! Here's how you can enter:- Enter for a $25 Etsy Gift Card + a candle from Haverly & Co on our Facebook page by commenting with what you're thankful for this Thanksgiving.Enter for a $25 Etsy Gift Card + a candle from Candle Mercantile on our Instagram page by commenting with what you're thankful for this Thanksgiving.Enter for a $25 Etsy Gift Card by commenting on the episode video with
We would love to hear what you think of this episode, and the podcast in general. If you have feedback you'd like to share with us, just email hello /at/ dinnerplusdrinks /dot/ com or go to our website and click the microphone icon in the lower right to send us a voicemail!
Once again, thank you so much for listening. If you'd like to follow along, here are all the links.
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 21 Nov 2021 - 148 - What Wine Should I Give As A Gift? - Pinkies Up Ep. 13
The 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 see if Nick passed Bridget's tests.
Thanks for listening! If you'd like to keep following, here are some links:
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Bridget & NickSat, 20 Nov 2021 - 147 - Amuse Bouche #18 - Reflecting on Brats
What the heck do I mean by reflecting on brats? Well, we're coming up on our 100th episode of Dinner plus Drinks and Nick and I have been reflecting on a lot of discussions over the last 100 episodes.
So, this week, I'm reflecting on my brat styling technique. That's right, brat styling. You'll have to listen in to see what I mean by that.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 - 146 - Thanksgiving 2021 Bonus Episode
We love Thanksgiving, the food, the football, the wine...all of it! We wanted to give you our favorite tips for having a successful Thanksgiving. Enjoy this light-hearted bonus episode and Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
Bubbles are always a good pick.White wine is a winner - pick a white Cotes du Rhone, dry Riesling, or French Sauvignon Blanc.Rosé wines are fine if you want something that's not white but isn't red either.If you'd like to go red wine, think dried berry flavors and plenty of acidity. Oregon and French Pinot Noirs are particularly good picks for Thanksgiving, Cotes du Rhone red wines, Barbera from Italy, old-school Zinfandels, and Cabernet Franc!You can get more tips here.
OUR TOP DRINKS PICKSOUR TURKEY COOKING TIPS
Check out Nick's spatchcocked turkey recipe here.Or try this smoked turkey recipe.Finally, if you want to do a traditional roast turkey, these are the tips we perfected last year.If you like what we're doing here on the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:
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~ Bridget and NickWed, 17 Nov 2021 - 145 - Shingles Awareness - Dinner Plus Drinks #99
Nick 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.
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 wine should be shaken (not stirred) by watching this video. We had a bottle of Enchanted Path Shiraz - Cabernet this week.Bridget loves these Dick's Sporting Goods holiday advertisements. They're festive and helping her get in the "fa la la" mood.The second most expensive house on Geneva Lake just sold, and Crain's Chicago Business has the scoop. We want to know who bought it!Shout out to the Antetokounmpo family for celebrating the birth of their second child (Maverick) by hosting a fundraiser for the Milwaukee Diaper Mission!Pyrex Bowls - it's leftover season and glass is better than plastic. Bridget recommends finding some at Goodwill or getting a set like these.Nick is finding shingles relief with CeraVe Moisturing Cream. If your skin ails you (and it's about to get itchy and dry!), you should get yourself some of this miracle cream.
Here are links to everything we talked about on this week's episode:If you like what we're doing here on the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:
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~ Bridget and Nick
*If you make a purchase using our links, we may get a commission. Thanks for supporting the podcast!Sun, 14 Nov 2021 - 144 - Brand Name Love - Dinner Plus Drinks #98
We are starting to get excited for the Holidays, loving fall, and talking about what brand names are totally worth spending a little extra for their products. We know, we're getting old, but it was an incredible Reddit thread, and Nick had to know how thrifty Bridget would react to the debate of brand name versus generic product!
Holy cow, these Hallmark Christmas movie themed hotel rooms from Club Wyndhamare incredible!Check out this story about Pizza Hut's "sexualized ketchup bottle" and let us know if you think the bottle is SFW or not. We vote SFW!Heavy duty poultry shears are great to have around the house for spatchcocking your Thanksgiving turkey and lots more!
Here are links to a few of the things we talked about this week:If you like what we're doing here on the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:
Watch on YouTubeVisit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comThanks for listening, we hope you have a great week!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 07 Nov 2021 - 143 - Amuse Bouche #17 - And Just Like That
I had plenty of articles to chat about on this week's Dinner plus Drinks, so I'm sharing one of the extra's here. Have you seen that you can rent a one night stay in Carrie Bradshaw's brownstone!?
Article from AirBnBVogue articleNBC News
Drool over the most amazing closet in the actual Air BnBlisting for a replica of Carrie Bradshaw's apartment from Sex and the City.
Find a few articles about the apartment here:Fri, 05 Nov 2021 - 142 - Halloween 2021 - Dinner Plus Drinks #97
Happy Halloween!
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!
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:If you like what we're doing here on the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:
Watch on YouTubeVisit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to follow the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comThanks for listening, we hope you have a great week!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 31 Oct 2021 - 141 - Amuse Bouche #16 - Why do we love Serial Killers?
It's Halloween weekend and I've got murder on the mind! Ok, not like that, but I do love a good true crime story or podcast....like so many others.
A few things referenced in this episode are being shared below. Make sure to check them out!
A book I found, ordered and can't wait to read!
Why We Love Serial Killers: https://amzn.to/3mptpFu
My favorite crime podcast recommendations:
Morbid: https://www.morbidpodcast.com/
Crime Junkie: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/
Serial: https://serialpodcast.org/
S-Town: https://stownpodcast.org/
This article is full of reasons explaining why we all love hearing about serial killers. A quick, enjoyable list:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/559256/why-we-love-true-crimeFri, 29 Oct 2021 - 140 - Keep The Balloon Up - Dinner Plus Drinks #96
Did you know that "Keep The Balloon Up" (the game you play in your house as a kid) is a legit sport? Yep, Bridget discovered this week that keep the balloon up is indeed a sport, and it helped bring a little joy to an otherwise stressful week!
If you don't believe us, here's the SB Nation story about the Keep The Balloon Up World Cup.People really are scalping Curder Burgers!Fits Socks are super good socks - you'll thank us later if you pick up a pair or two.Nick loves External Hard Drive Enclosures as last ditch ways of retrieving data when your computer breaks.
Here are links to some of the things we talked about this week:Remember our new Wine 201 Podcast has just released its first season! You can listen by searching for Wine 201 in whatever player you're using to listen to this episode, or visit the Wine 201 Podcast website.
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 24 Oct 2021 - 139 - Just A Few Tangents - Dinner Plus Drinks #95
We popped bubbles to celebrate Simona's birthday and the launch of our new Wine 201 podcast!
Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen and find more information on the Wine 201 websiteOr find the podcast listed just about anywhere you listen to podcasts!
If you like our wine episodes, and would like to hear us interview incredible people in the world, go ahead and download our Wine 201 podcast. It's a totally separate show and is released in seasons. Season one is out now and features 6 interviews with experts on grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and more.Also, we'd really like to know if you got a Curderburger from Culvers - it's very important you write in and let us know what you thought of the burger.
Check out this awesome Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake ice cream Bridget found!Nick's not kidding, a French retiree really did eject from a fighter plane while on a retirement gift joy ride.Know your washing symbols - Bridget has another great laundry-related product recommendation!Support what is by far the best team the world has ever seen, Arsenal, with a Gunnersaurus mascot stuffed animal!Finally, check out these expensive Celebrity Kid's Birthday parties and judge for yourself which one is the most ridiculous.
Here are links to what we talked about on this week's show:If you like what we're doing here on the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 17 Oct 2021 - 138 - This is for the 90's Kids - Amuse Bouche #15
It's spooky season and I am basically spending 12 minutes reminiscing on my college years. Because those were the years of my very finest Halloween costume creations.
I wanted to release this episode now, so you still had time to get your craft on and make some of the best DIY Halloween costumes for you and your friends or family. I promise, you'll especially love each and every one of these costumes if you grew up in the 90's like I did!Fri, 15 Oct 2021 - 137 - Our Biggest Episode Yet: The Wedding Game - Dinner Plus Drinks #94
We brought in 4 guests and 3 different types of beer for this one friends - it's the biggest, most epic, and most fun we've had on an episode yet: it's The Wedding Game Episode!
Epic: A beautiful, historic mansion with every amenity possible. Great: A fancy resort with on-site accommodations for all your guests.Good: An idyllic barn that's open to the elements and a bit musty.Meh: In a tent in your backyard - it's a bit windy and mosquito-eyOh no: The local VFW Hall - the floors are sticky.
On this episode, we got Bridget to pick a new favorite Oktoberfest beer, dropped some bomb product suggestions, and then, got to playing a fun game that we like to call "Design A Wedding." This game consists of having to make a choice of venue, music, food, drinks, and guests for your hypothetical wedding - cost is no issue. The catch is that you have to pick from the options provided, and you can only select one option in each level of options: epic, great, good, meh, and oh noooooo!
We got some of our favorite people to call in a join us for the game, and we invite you to play along as well. You can find a picture with the layout on dinnerplusdrinks.com or check out the text description here:
VENUEMUSIC
Epic: Britney Spears and JT perform an incredible concert set for you and your guests.Great: An 11 piece live cover band.Good: Dueling pianos.Meh: An okay DJ that mostly does what you told him.Oh no: The guest controlled "iPod experience."FOOD
Epic: Gordon Ramsay prepares the food specially and personally for you.Great: The best caterer in the area did a special menu for you.Good: Your friend who likes to cook put together a food spread for you.Meh: A chicken based buffet. Vegetarian option is the side salad.Oh no: Subway sandwich platters.DRINKS
Epic: All you can drink top shelf everything - let the bubbles flow!Great: A nice open bar with call level liquor, good wine & beer, and something you really enjoy.Good: Crappy wine pour with dinner, cash bar for the guests with generic products.Meh: Got some kegs of Miller Lite and boxes of wine: BYO flask!Oh no: 2 liters of soda are available and the bubbler's over there: help yourself!GUESTS
Epic: The people who matter to you and can hang at an epic party. No one more, and no one less.Great: You get to invite most of your friends, your parents get to invite some of their friends, and your annoying step-uncle has to be there.Good: All of your annoying family is there, your parents picked most of the guests, but you got 2 tables of friends.Meh: It's all your family, your parent's friends and work acquaintances. You have to talk to each table.Oh no: There is no guest list - anyone in the entire world who wants to come can show up.Let us know your choices, we'd love to hear your picks. Email us or drop us a voicemail on our website!
San Francisco Street ArtHistorical Women QuartersGirls Can CrateNorthern Brewer
Also check out these links from the episode:Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed this episode. We really enjoyed making it and appreciate all of our guests popping on to help us this week. Have a great week, get in touch with us, and stay healthy.
Cheers!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 10 Oct 2021 - 136 - It's Wedding Season? - Amuse Bouche #14
Ok, it's not quite what you might consider wedding planning season, but for me, weddings are on the brain! I am helping a family member plan their wedding this week (as they visit from out of state) so we've been planning all week long.
In a previous life, I planned weddings (and have probably planned hundreds at this point), so I' sharing three quick wedding planning tips to help jump start your wedding (or any event really!) planning process on the right foot:- Make a guest list ... like right away. This will dictate your entire budget and what venue(s) you can even consider.Pick a priority - SO important! This will guide all of your wedding planning decisions if you can settle on one mutual priority that is non-negotiable.Ask a friend - your (already married) friends are a great (free!) resource Ask them what they regret? What they may have forgotten to do or what they would do differently? What was the best part of the day etc.? You will almost always find a hidden gem of advice in there!
Happy Planning friends!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @DinnerplusDrinksPodcastFri, 08 Oct 2021 - 135 - It's Britney, Nick - Dinner Plus Drinks #93
Bridget 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! #freebritney
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 honorary Commander in the Royal Navy!Do your dry fit shirts sometimes not launder as cleanly as you would like? Check out these washing machine pebbles that Bridget recommends. They'll help keep your clothes smelling fresh!Nick is a huge fan of Noel Philips, a travel vlogger type that makes videos showing off reviews of airlines, trains, and much more. If you miss traveling, are curious what air travel is like in Africa, or want to know what trans-oceanic first class cabins look like, visit Noel's YouTube channel.MACs Moving and Storage in Lake Geneva, WI is a great resource for moving and storing things! Both Bridget and Nick highly recommend them.
In addition to the incredible Britney talk, here are a few links from this week's episode:Thanks for listening, it's been a weird week. If you want to learn a bit more and hear some perspective on the burn out and stress that we all have been facing and keeps mounting, make sure you listen to this week's episode of Amuse Bouche. Bridget takes it on with a great article that Nick thinks you should listen to! Find it one episode before this one in your podcast feed.
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Quick programming note - there is no YouTube episode this week because Nick's computer got fried and the video was stored on that. Audio only :(
If you like what we're doing here on the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:Thanks for listening, we hope you have a great week!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 03 Oct 2021 - 134 - A Lack of Stamina - Amuse Bouche #13
No, it's not exactly what you're thinking. Get your mind out of the gutter. Listen in to hear about an article that was able to pinpoint exactly how I have been feeling.
Find the original article here: https://thestripe.com/a-lack-of-stamina/
Find Grace Atwood here: https://www.instagram.com/graceatwood/
And loudly enough for everyone in the back:
“Be nicer to yourself. Easy to say to others, harder to say to yourself.” - Grace AtwoodFri, 01 Oct 2021 - 133 - Live From The Candle Mercantile - Dinner Plus Drinks #92
It was a beautiful fall day, so we decided to hit the road and record live from the patio at The Candle Mercantile in downtown Lake Geneva. Remember when you were in school and it was a nice day outside, so your teacher has class outside? It's exactly the same.
The Bottle Shop - a wine bar and so much more with spirits, beer, snacks, and an incredible patio to enjoy fall. Haverly & Co. - a fun boutique stocked full of great finds at reasonable prices that our friend Emily operates in a back corner of The Bottle Shop's patio!Topsy Turvy Brewery - an urban brewery in a renovated church Lake Geneva with a patio made for people watching while sipping on delicious beer.Clock Tower Pizza - kitty corner from Topsy Turvy, Clock Tower pizza whips up pizza, smash burgers, and hand cut fries that are worth every single calorie.
We hope you enjoy this slightly different episode that also visited a few other of our favorite places to hang out in downtown Lake Geneva. If you're a local, now is (arguably) the best time of the year to get out and enjoy our community. If you're not local, it's a b-e-a-utiful time to come visit and check out these spots:We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the entire crew at The Candle Mercantile for their hospitality hosting us. You need to stop in to pour your own fall themed candle, or pick out one of their perfectly scented pre-made fall scents. While you're there, enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or cider, and enjoy a snack at their indoor candle bar or on their patio.
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Did you hear our Pinkies Up release this week? It's all about German wine for the Oktoberfest season. You can find it wherever you're listening to this episode, or watch on YouTube to see all of Bridget's facial expressions.
If you like what we're doing here on the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:Thanks for listening, we hope you have a great week!
~ Bridget and NickSun, 26 Sep 2021 - 132 - What Wine Should I Drink for Oktoberfest? - Pinkies Up Ep. 12
We love Oktoberfest! When we think Oktoberfest, we usually think of beer, but there is a ton of great German wine that you can drink as well. For this episode, we took on the challenge of finding German wines that you can drink for Oktoberfest.
Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Sekt Brut - a sparkling riesling!Wittmann Weisser Burgunder - a German Pinot Blanc!Weinhaus Hegger Muller Thurgau - an offbeat German white wine!Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer - an aromatic wine that reminds Bridget of her husband's grandfather! Relax Reisling - a very sweet blue bottle riesling!The Daily August Pinot Noir - a light bodied Pinot Noir showing off the good work Germany is doing in Pinot Noir.Villa Wolf Dornfelder - a slightly sweet German red wine.
Most people immediately think of overly sweet Riesling when they think of German wine, but Germany makes a wide range of styles and grapes. Some are really good, some...well...you'll have to listen and here what we think.
Here are the wines that we tried:We hope you enjoyed this episode and if you aren't already, please join us for our weekly Dinner Plus Drinks episodes. You can subscribe and follow along with us on the following channels:
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Bridget & NickWed, 22 Sep 2021 - 131 - Happy Birthday, Bridget! - Dinner Plus Drinks #91
It's Bridget's (and Shannon's) Birthday!!!
Kenyan engineer Nzambi Matee is recycling plastic into bricks that are stronger than concrete. She's getting some much deserved recognition for this amazing idea. Check it out!COVID has been bad for a lot of things, but it has sparked new interest in certain outdoor hobbies like birding. Congrats to "The Nest" a new bird boutique in Greendale, Wisconsin who is taking advantage of the trend and thriving.Norm MacDonald recently passed away - his interview on Conan with Courtney Thorne-Smith was legendary. Take some time to watch and enjoy.
We had to celebrate and have a little bit of fun. We hope you enjoy our celebration of Bridget on this week's episode. Here are links to what we talked about:We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode. Also a big shout out to listener Beth who said hi to Bridget - we appreciate everyone that listens and it's great to get to talk to you in person!
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 19 Sep 2021 - 130 - It's (almost) my Birthday! - Amuse Bouche #12
It's my birthday! Ok, not quite yet, but it's in just a few days.
I'm taking a quick walk down memory lane of my top 5 favorite birthday parties. Plus, sharing a few fun birthday traditions that you can start this year for any birthday celebrations you may have coming up!
Make sure to catch this week's Dinner Plus Drinks which will drop on my actual birthday. I'm told it's full of fun and surprises, so we'll see what Nick has in-store for me.Fri, 17 Sep 2021 - 129 - A Lot About Tyler - Dinner Plus Drinks #90
Greetings 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 look like Nick, Tyler, and (according to Bridget) every other Dad in the world, you should go to Clear Water Outdoor and buy yourself a Patagonia Better Sweater. If you ask for "Nick's Boy Sean," and Sean himself helps you, he promised a 15% discount on your purchase!
We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode. We always aim to be a little ray of sunshine in your week, and we hope we're making that happen. If you like what we're doing, here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:
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~ Bridget and NickSat, 11 Sep 2021 - 128 - Dance of the Lemons Part 2 - Amuse Bouche #11
I'm wrapping up my chat about public schools and a bit about the documentary Waiting for Superman.
But it's always great to see the other side and this article was helpful in doing such:
Harvard Educational ReviewSat, 11 Sep 2021 - 127 - Is Nick Smarter Than a 5th Grader - Dinner Plus Drinks #89
After 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.
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 about the foam play couch on their website.This Grandma is a wizard at making incredible art using MS Paint. Props to Bridget for finding this story. You can check out the artwork here.Buddy Rich is one of the best drummers ever and if you want to listen to some jazz to help clear your mind, Nick recommends you check out his music. You can listen on Spotify here.
Here are a few links to what we are talking about:What's on your mind? Do you have any good news to share? We'd love to hear some stories of happiness that aren't from fictional universes!
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Here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:Thanks for listening, we hope you have a great week!
~ Bridget and NickSat, 04 Sep 2021 - 126 - Dance of the Lemons - Amuse Bouche #10
It's back to school time and it is a lot. As I was panicking about my son's first year of full-day classes in our local public school, my Father-in-Law introduced my to a documentary that fascinated (and horrified) me.
I'm here to tell you a bit about the movie and specifically about how school systems deal with teachers that are doing a less than stellar job.
This one has so much information, it'll be broken up into 2 parts! Enjoy part 1 of 2.
Resources:
https://www.netflix.com/title/70129364
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/movies/24waiting.htmlFri, 03 Sep 2021 - 125 - Oopsy Doopsy - Dinner Plus Drinks #88
Nick made a bit of an oopsy doopsy with our recording this week so that only the video portion of our recording actually recorded. That's obviously a problem for a podcast.
We're sorry we messed up (well Nick), so here's a little explanation, plus a few fun kid corner stories for you to enjoy for the week.
We'll be back next week!Tue, 31 Aug 2021 - 124 - Thrift Store Finds - Amuse Bouche #9
I admit, it's a long one. But man, if you like thrifting (or want to like thrifting) this one is for you! I'm sharing some of my latest thrift store finds and a few quick tips on shopping at a thrift store (pssst, sneak peak below):
- Try everything on!Don't flip through every single item on the racksTarget (and other retailers) donate their (new with tags) items to thrift stores when they've gone through their sales cycle.
Happy Thrifting!
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 - 123 - Nick's A Bad Friend - Dinner Plus Drinks #87
Nick 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.
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 to play professional soccer - and then scoring her first professional goal!If you're looking for kids books that are fun for parents and kids, Nick highly recommends the Mother Bruce series of books by Ryan Higgins.
Here's what we talked about this week:We changed up our format a little bit to focus on what the show's all about - unwinding with friends, talking about the good things in life: food, drinks, and kids! Let us know what you think about the tweak and if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss. We're here for you and appreciate the feedback you share with us. Here's how you can follow along and get in touch with us:
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~ Bridget and NickSat, 21 Aug 2021 - 122 - Tik Tok and Influencer Culture - Amuse Bouche #8
As usual, I could go on and on about this topic, but I actually kept this one pretty quick...mostly because I speak way too fast. But social media sure has changed and businesses are taking advantage. The influencer culture is here to stay and I'm here to talk about it, so listen in!
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Referenced in the show:
#BamaRush New York Times article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/style/bama-rush-explained.html
Under the Influence Podcast - a must listen!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-influence-with-jo-piazza/id1544171101
So you can see both sides of the story:
https://www.instagram.com/girlgangz7733/
Don't forget to say hello and let me know what you think at hello@dinnerplusdrinks.comFri, 20 Aug 2021 - 121 - Taco Bell Defy - Dinner Plus Drinks #86
We'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 Mahi with Mango Salsa meal as an end of summer recipe.Nick wants to show some appreciation to Kim for this Crispy Hot Wing recipe.Keep up with the show or get in touch with us with your questions and ideas using these links:
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~ Bridget and NickSun, 15 Aug 2021 - 120 - Oktoberfest....yes, Already - Amuse Bouche #7
Happy Oktoberfest Season!
Yes, that's right, Oktoberfest is just around the corner and some of the best beer of the year has already hit the shelves.
Check out this well-written (and entertaining) article to learn a bit more about Oktoberfest beer: https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-oktoberfest-beer
If you want to try Bridget's Top 5 Fave Oktoberfest beers, get them while they're still around:- Munsterfest - 3 FloydsFestbier - Maplewood Oktoberfest - Lakefront Brewing OctoberFest - Sam AdamsOktoberfest Marzen - Hacker Pschorr
Honorable mentions: Staghorn, Spaten
If you're wondering where I got my info on the history of Oktoberfest in Munich, you can check it out here: https://germanculture.com.ua/german-holidays/oktoberfest-traditions/
🍻 Prost! 🍻Fri, 13 Aug 2021 - 119 - Olympic Closing Ceremonies - Dinner Plus Drinks #85
It's the last episode of our Dinner Plus Drinks Olympic Games!
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We had two final events with the standings tied between Bridget's Team Greece and Shannon's Team Ireland. Who will win? There is plenty of last minute drama and fun in this week's episode, tune in to hear the results of this riveting competition.
A huge thank you to Shannon for joining us and representing Team Ireland so well in this Olympic Game series. We hope you enjoyed a break from our "routine" episodes and had fun celebrating the Olympics with us. We'll be back to our normal episodes next week.
If you've had fun, here's how you can follow along with us and get in touch with us to share feedback and ideas:Congratulations to both of our "athletes" for a competition well contested. Thanks for listening, have a great week, we'll talk to you next week!
~ Bridget and Nick and ShannonSun, 08 Aug 2021 - 118 - Contentment vs. Happiness - Amuse Bouche #6
Is always striving for greatness the answer? What if we just practiced being content with right where we are? I'm getting aaaallll philosophical on you this week and diving deep into answering life's questions.
I even found some scientific research to back up the thoughts in my head. You can check it out here (and, for real, check it out because it's great!): https://bit.ly/2VDS1iv
And, as promised in the show, if you need a few quick tips for experiencing contentment:- Practice mindfulness. Identify your well-being contingenciesRadically accept all emotions.
Have a great weekend and challenge yourself to find some contentment!
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 - 117 - Olympic Games - Dinner Plus Drinks #84
We are in the midst of the Dinner Plus Drinks Olympics!
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Shannon and Team Ireland are competing feverishly against Bridget and Team Greece for the title of Dinner Plus Drinks Olympic Champion. In this episode we reveal the results of last week's competitions (food, drink, and Team of Champions), plus participate in some super fun short games of skill. Watch on YouTube to see all of the fun, or listen to Nick channel his inner Bryant Gumbel and commentate on the happenings.
Thanks for following along on our Olympic fun! If you have comments, feedback, or ideas for next week's closing ceremonies, here's how you can get in touch with us:Have a great week - we'll talk you soon for the Olympic Closing Ceremonies!
~ Bridget and Nick and ShannonSun, 01 Aug 2021 - 116 - Amuse Bouche #5 - The Olympics have Arrived!
I love the Olympics and perhaps equal to the sports, I love hearing the fun factoids and interesting information that surround the athletes. Plus, stories of perseverance, fortitude and sportsmanship are inspiring and amazing.
This week, I'm sharing some of the bits of fun I've found. Some stories you've heard, some you probably haven't heard. So get ready to get inspired!
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If you're looking for more inspiring moments, check this article out to peak at The 25 Most Inspiring Olympic Moments of all Time: https://bit.ly/3fdeyto (it's #10 for me!)
And if you, like me, were curious about the flowers each athlete is receiving, read all about their meaning here: https://n.pr/3xhl0pw
Happy Olympics watching - have a great weekend!
P.S. This one is a little long - I was just *so* inspired :)Fri, 30 Jul 2021 - 115 - Olympic Opening Ceremonies - Dinner Plus Drinks #83
Welcome to the Dinner Plus Drinks Podcast Olympics!!
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We love the Olympics, so we decided to put on our own Olympic competition featuring Bridget competing against her twin sister Shannon!
First, we had to choose countries for these two competitors to represent. Shannon lucked out and drew Ireland to represent, and Bridget was assigned Yemen! However, after the Bucks victory, we decided to reassign Bridget to represent Greece in honor of Giannis.
After a short break, and regrouping at the Athlete's Village, the competitors shared some of the wonderful things they learned about their countries and recommended drinks, food, and products we should try from each country. Nick is going to cook each recommended meal this week and his wife Sarah will declare a winner!
Most importantly, both Bridget and Shannon assembled a Team of Champions - 3 famous people from each country to represent and fight for the pride of their nations. We need you to vote for your favorite team. You can find a post with the Champions on both our Instagram and Facebook. Comment on the post letting us know your favorite team and we'll announce the winner on next week's episode!
We have 3 weeks of Olympics fun planned - we hope you'll join us as we play games and revel in the spirit of International fun. If you have suggestions for contest, please write in and let us know your ideas. Here's how you can follow along with us and check out our social channels:Let the Olympics begin!!! We hope you have a great week watching the games - go USA! We'll see you next week!
~ Bridget and Nick and ShannonSun, 25 Jul 2021 - 114 - My Love Letter to Milwaukee - Amuse Bouche #4
Bucks in Six! Holy cow, the Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA Champions and it has been amazing to watch. A city and a team that once was barely a blip on the radar is now a destination.
OnMilwaukee article (Bucks Bandwagon): https://bit.ly/3wXkJIf Milwaukee Record article: https://bit.ly/3zrloU1
Having spent over a decade in Milwaukee, I love that city. I grew up there. Not actually growing up since birth, but I really grew up as an adult. Tune in to hear a small brush of what I love about the city of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Bucks.
A few sites that I reference during the show:Have a great day!
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 - 113 - Offshore Support - Dinner Plus Drinks #82
Nick 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 Met.Jason Sudeikis took a very public but also very understated stance in support of 3 young English soccer stars who have endured horrible racist abuse in the past week. Nick would love to tip his cap to him and also remind everyone to report when you see racism on social media. Check it out on Sports Illustrated.Bridget is looking for a foam play mat set for her kids - it's between Nugget and Foamnasium. What do you recommend? We'd really like some help on this one because Nick is looking too!For all your party needs, Nick recommends the Chambong - the classiest way to slam some sparkling wine.Bridget's family eats a bunch of pork but rarely grills it, this Grilled Pork Loin Roast recipe may change that trend - it's easy, feeds a bunch, and very tasty.Nick loves a good green sauce, especially in the summer. He also doesn't want to hear your "don't put sauce on steaks" nonsense. This Ribeye Steak with Mojo Verde recipe is bomb.
Thanks for tuning in this week, we hope you enjoyed a little time with us. We love having you listen!
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Please be sure to follow us, subscribe, or whatever is the easiest way for you to keep up to date with the show. Here are all the links:Cheers everybody, have a great week; we'll talk to you next week!
~ Bridget and Nick
*If you make a purchase using our links, we may make a small affiliate commission. Thank you for your support!Sun, 18 Jul 2021 - 112 - The Running Community - Amuse Bouche #3
No, you don't have to run a marathon to be considered a runner. I'm sharing all about the running community and how I think t hey are some of the most supportive, honest and uplifting athletes out there.
Be a spectator at a raceJoin for the post-race partyStart a couch to 5K program Cheer someone on!Talk to your kids about sportsmanship
Ways to can be involved:If you want to learn more about Mary Cain's amazing running club, here is the article I referenced:
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a36856632/mary-cain-forms-womens-pro-running-team/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowFBRW&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3nlSGmWH_cIlZK1RYB98DvhteIPszF2Gk3oAydwX_nr-isLy4mOsVrYls
This is another great resource: https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/mary-cain-creates-atalanta/
And lastly, here is Atalanta's website: https://www.atalantanyc.org/
If you want to get started and find a run/walk/race near you, here is a great resource: https://runsignup.com/Races
Enjoy the Olympics and happy running, walking or moving your body in any way!Fri, 16 Jul 2021 - 111 - Oh Thank Heaven, It's 7-11 - Dinner Plus Drinks #81
When 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 - Nick
What 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 watch the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest, you need to see this introduction for Joey Chestnut, world hot dog eating champion!
Here's what we talked about:- Bridget tried this vegan hot dog substitute and it wasn't bad! You can try it yourself if you'd like.Nick is elated that giant pandas are no longer endangered!Congratulations to Zaila Avant-garde, the first Black American spelling bee champion, and an accomplished Guinness World Record holder at age 14!Bridget tried Super Goop Glow Screen on her vacation and it was a super awesome product to protect yourself from the sun and look good!Nick is loving Assassin's Creed Valhalla. It's been out for a while, but if you haven't played it, it's definitely a worthy installment in the franchise. We talked vacation tips and went through the 10 tips on this Lifehacker article. Let us know what you think of them. Bridget is looking forward to a delicious One Pot Spaghetti Bolognese this week.Nick wants to make this Grilled Steak with Beer Mustard Sauce recipe again.But there were so many good recipes on this week's meal plan, Nick had a really hard time choosing, and you should check out the whole plan.
Thanks for tuning in this week, we hope you enjoyed a little time with us. We love having you listen!
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~ Bridget and Nick
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We played a snippet of "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" by George Frideric Handel using the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. The song was performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra, November 2006 Roxanna Pavel Goldstein, Musical Director; Elias Goldstein, Orchestra Manager.Sun, 11 Jul 2021 - 110 - Hugs or High Fives - Amuse Bouche #3
Thanks for tuning in to this week's Amuse Bouche! Get ready to listen to my scratchy voice (sorry about that!) and two quick tips about what's working in our family.
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Hugs or High Fives
We're aiming to teach our kids early about boundaries and consent and found that offering them the choice on hugs or high fives has been a fun way to do it.
Here's an interesting article on the topic if you're interested!
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2987-high-five-or-hug-teaching-toddlers-about-consent
Highs and Lows/Joys and Concerns
Whether you have kids or not, use highs and lows (or joys and concerns) to get people talking about their day.
Enjoy our regularly scheduled Dinner + Drinks release on Sunday and don't forget to follow us in all of the places you can find us:Have a great weekend!
Fri, 09 Jul 2021
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