16 episodes
Cheap Wine & Good Food Cheap Wine & Good Food
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This podcast is for people who love to eat and drink wine, but don’t want to be intimidated by “experts.” Virginia and friends explore wines under $12 and chat about a variety of food topics ranging from how to make the best paella to the merits of gas station fried chicken.
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15 - 90+ Old Vines Malbec & The Tiger King
In this episode, Israel and Virginia drink 90+ Old Vines Malbec and discuss the takeaways of the Tiger King in the midst of a pandemic. They also note that their grandmothers predicted the future and how they are coping with pandenmic brain and attempting to practice gratitude.
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14 - Carson Ridge, & Awkwafina
In this episode, Israel and Virginia drink and rate 2017 Carson Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, $11.99, while discussing New Year's Resolutions and the pointlessness of the Oscars. They discuss making homemade limoncello and amaretto, along with a classic fried eggplant and honey appetizer. Highlights include Awkwafina being robbed by the Academy, the Crown and the Great British Baking Show. Finally, they discuss the most important resolution of all, spend more time with people you love and enjoy.
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13 - Carpazo Sangiovese & throwing an epic holiday party
Virginia, Israel & Michelle discuss throwing Festivus (the annual neighborhood holiday party) and provide tips for making sure the party is a hit. This episode they are drinking Carpazo Sangiovese and discuss how to make rompope and great chicken wings in the air fryer. Also, they weigh the merits of a staycation - catching up on your Netlix, sleeping & eating. Finally, they discuss Good Omens, the Spy and Fleabag and whether Adam Driver is creepy.
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Bonus - Boda Box Redvolution & Thanksgiving
Virginia podcasts with cousin Deborah, cousin Val & Kristen after Thanksgiving dinner and are only interrupted 3 times. After opening with an explanation of what a podcast is to Kristen's mother, they discuss the merit of boxed wine, the meaning of Thanksgiving, and how to make your own wine guild. Finally, they close out with a traditional Thanksgiving goodbye at cousin Lisa's house. Today's wine was Boda box Redvolution and Buttery Chardonnay $20/box.
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12- Monte Ducay & finding your wine people
In this episode, Virginia attends the wine guild with her friend Michelle where they rate the latest holiday offerings. They also drink a lovely $6.99 Monte Ducay Reserva 2014 while discussing wine & cheese pairings, the merits of having a close community and why so many middle-aged people turn to wine.
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11 - Zero One Sauce Red Blend and Martin Scorsese
Virginia and Israel rate two wines - San Gregorio Old Vine Garnacha (Spain) and Zero One Sauce red blend from Columbia Valley, WA. In addition, they talk about ranking Scorsese films from worst (Aviator) to best (Goodfellas). They also talk about a prank gone wrong.
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Customer Reviews
Stories, humor, and little bit of knowledge
This feels like friends sitting down at a kitchen table. Delightful.
Funny
This is a great new podcast. Very funny and down-to-earth people.
Great podcast
Hilarious and informative!