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February 12, 2015

Lunch, Dinner + The Sayas

Mazen and Sylvia had Lunch Bunch together today and I went to pick them both up at preschool because Sarah needed a hand in the final days of pregnancy! The Sayas had the best time playing together all afternoon.

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Before I went to pick them up, I had a quick lunch of leftover sunflower butter noodles with rotisserie chicken and veggies. Leftovers from Tuesday!

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I did a ton of snacking this afternoon and had some insatiable hunger! I was probably just thirsty, which I figured out late in the day, but snacks included a few crackers, an apple, half of the kiddo’s PB&J snack sandwich, a bite of cheese, a few bites of banana and half of a discarded Siggi’s popsicle. Plus a cup of tea!

Mazen skipped his nap today and Sylvia stayed until dinner time, so by 5:30, mama needed a glass of wine ; ) We have some fancy Sonoma wines but I’d love some recommendations for your favorite house wines. What do you open when you just want a glass?

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For dinner we made the Cook Smarts Deconstructed Shepherd’s Pie. REALLY good!! I loved the Greek yogurt mashed potatoes underneath the grass-fed beef and veggies we used. I chose 93% lean beef instead of 80% and thought it turned out fantastic. In fact, I bet 80% would have been too greasy.

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Time for SURVIVOR! And Downton and Nashville….

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  1. Mabel @ Ma Bella Vita says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    That glass of wine is looking really appetizing. Is funny because I have the exact same glass at my apartment. Maybe that’s a sign I should indulge as well?! 🙂

    PS: Those noodles look super delicious.

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  2. Anne says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I just discovered Bridlewood wines – $10-$15 and the cab and blend are great!

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  3. Linda @ The Fitty says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Sunflower butter noodles…oh my, I’ve only heard of peanut! Did you make it pad Thai style?

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  4. Emily Butler says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    What a great friend you are helping out your pregnant friend! I’ve been having a lot of those days where I just want to munch non stop and nothing satisfies!

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  5. theresa says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Wagner Family Conundrum
    http://www.wagnerfamilyofwine.com/products/brand/Conundrum
    http://www.conundrumwines.com/
    You can find it for $13-$17, even though the listed price says $22.

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  6. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Those noodles look great!

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  7. Michelle says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    For a white wine option I love Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. It is crisp and dry and our go to everyday white wine.

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    • Mimi says

      February 13, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      YES! Definitely my favorite too, and you can reliably find it on sale!

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  8. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I haven’t watched Downton in forever, I need to catch up!!

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  9. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I have a soft spot for California Zin, so these are a couple of my moderately priced favs. I have more favs, I just can’t remember them at the moment.
    Cline Zinfandel or Ravenswood Old vine Zinfandel
    What are your favs?

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  10. Hannah @ eat, drink and save money says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:49 am

    The shepherds pie looks awesome! Fun idea to do it deconstructed.

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  11. [email protected] says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:02 am

    Nothing better than snacking on a classic PB and J! 🙂

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  12. Andrea Johnson says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:28 am

    The Bogle Essential Red is my house wine these days – ~$10-12 depending on whether its on sale. I put it through an aerator and it’s as good as a $20 bottle.

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  13. Maggie says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:37 am

    for weekday white, clos du bois chard – can’t beat 8 bucks 🙂 a little step up from that, love wente chard. both available at harris teeter!!

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  14. Kerry Cartledge says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Paydirt has a blend and a Zin that we love! Definitely worth trying… The Riddler and Sean Minor Blends are also good “weekday wines” but the Sean Minor definitely needs time to open.

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  15. Sarah says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Just want to chime in on a good easy red wine to drink. Apothic Red is great and around $10 per bottle.

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    • Megan says

      February 13, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      I second this recommendation!

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      • Melanie G. says

        February 17, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Thirded!

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  16. Ellen says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Definitely a cheapo, but when I just want a glass of wine at the end of the day, I usually go for Yellow Tail Cabernet or Pinot Noir.

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  17. Leigh says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Try the J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon. My friends and I did a blind taste test of about half a dozen Cabs, and this consistently came up a winner.

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  18. [email protected] says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Deconstructed shepherds pie looks awesome!!! Love a bit of ground meat! Did you use lamb?

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    • KathEats says

      February 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Beef!

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  19. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    February 13, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    I just discovered the cheap $3 shiraz from trader joe’s… I think it’s SO good!!

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  20. Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    I like the red blend House Wine or Black Box Pinot Noir–I know it is boxed, but it is really good! I brought it for Christmas, and everyone loved it.

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    • emily says

      February 13, 2015 at 11:27 pm

      Black Box is really super for a boxed wine!

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  21. Anna says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    We actually keep a box of decent wine around for when we just want a glass. You can definitely find quality in boxes these days (or, at least ‘house wine’ quality) and it’s super affordable! The state liquor store always has a sale where Black Box wine (I like the malbec) is around $20 – it contains 4 bottles-worth, so that’s less than $7 a bottle! And it’s no Franzia 😛

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    • KathEats says

      February 13, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      I love a lot of the boxed wines but I can’t keep them in the house! I end up having a glass a night because it’s so easy to access. I need a cork to commit to : )

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      • Anna says

        February 14, 2015 at 11:08 am

        Haha! That’s a totally valid consideration!

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  22. emily says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    We love Ménage a Trois Midnight as our “go to” wine lately.
    http://m.wine.com/catalog/details?productid=135392

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    • emily says

      February 13, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      also, we buy it at Sam’s club and it is around $4 cheaper than at our grocery stores.

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  23. elizabeth says

    February 14, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Cocobon Red Blend from Trader Joes for $6.99 is my new favorite find. It’s a great house wine, granted you don’t mind something juicy and fruity. If you want something a bit more dry, J.Lohr cab is a nice option (the burgundy colored label). Those are my low end, house wine pours!

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  24. Jennifer says

    February 14, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I love the Kirkland wines for house wine (Costco brand). The Malbec is my favorite, we usually end up drinking a bottle per week, but it’s only $7!

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  25. Kristin says

    February 14, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I have to represent my home state of Oregon with some Willamette Valley suggestions on wine….Elk Cove has some really nice inexpensive Pinots as well as Penner-Ash’s Rubeo (around $25). A red blend that is great for everyday drinking! Another great find that my husband and I discovered is Lemelson Vineyard’s Thea’s Selection Pinot ($30) is our top favorite now, so good! As for whites, I really like New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs…just reminds me of summer!

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  26. Rachel says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Mark West Pinot Noir is a good one and is reliably on sale too. I second the Went chard too.

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  27. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    February 14, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    I love 14 Hands Cabernet and their Red Blend too!

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  28. Rosie Lucchesini-Jack says

    February 15, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Bogle makes some very good house wines: their pinot, merlot and zins are quite good with the price point all being under $12.

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  29. Melanie G. says

    February 17, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I’ve never found an everyday-priced red that I drink consistently, but in the summer Casal Garcia Vinho Verde is my house! Buy it buy the case – so crispy and summery. Can’t beat it at around $8 bottle! It’s always a special day in May when I open my first bottle! :))

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  30. April says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    A good, cheap all around red is Garnacha de Fuego. I think it has great flavor and appeals to a lot of people …. that’s why we served it at our wedding 😉

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  31. mary says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    kath…if i only want a glass, i will open a bottle but seal it with a vacu vin (you can get them at any kitchen hardware or wine shop). i also put the bottle in the refrigerator and can get it to last for about three days or so. if i want another glass on day two, i just pull the bottle out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before i want to drink it so that the wine can get to optimum drinking temperature.

    http://www.vacuvin.com/286/1022/Wine-Essentials
    http://www.vacuvin.com/286/270/Wine-Saver

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  32. Megan says

    February 18, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Apothic, Estancia, Trentatre Rosso 33 (TJ exclusive) Menage e Tois and Charles Shaw Merlot!

    Reply

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