Tag Archives: Summer

Sip in summer with grilled watermelon and lime sangria

Posted on 06/23/2019 by countessrose

It’s time to sip in summer! The best time of year for beautiful warm weather, dining al fresco, watching #BigBrother (right?) and of course sipping my latest #SipWatchTweet summer sangria. This season I wanted to try something truly different. You … Continue reading →

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Sip (watch tweet) in Summer with Blueberry Blackberry Sangria

Posted on 06/25/2018 by countessrose

It’s (almost) healthy sangria filled with antioxidants and red wine! Continue reading →

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Sip (Watch Tweet) Summer with my Rosé Blackberry Watermelon Sangria

Posted on 06/19/2017 by countessrose

Summer means summer TV shows and sangria Continue reading →

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Sip in Summer with my Plum Raspberry Sangria

Posted on 05/27/2016 by countessrose

Summer means longer days, warm  breezy nights and of course for me, Big Brother. As you know, each season I make a seasonal sangria and share it with you. Why a different sangria every season? Because the key ingredient in any sangria is fresh, seasonal … Continue reading →

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It’s Summer! #SipWatchTweet With Rosé Sangria

Posted on 08/05/2015 by countessrose

Summer is rosé season, although my friend Bob  (@TheBobBarron on Twitter/Instagram) would say every season is rosé season! Either way, for me the best way to drink wine in intense summer heat is in sangria form. Everyone who knows me … Continue reading →

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Summer means Summer Cocktails…and Summer TV

Posted on 07/14/2015 by countessrose

Summer cocktails for Angelenos this year means, AOC, Lucques, Toca Madera and Cocina Condesa…I went, I sipped, I watched, and yes, I tweeted. Now…I’ve finalized my summer cocktails and summer TV pairings and sharing them with you… It was my … Continue reading →

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The Wayward Pines #SipWatchTweet Cocktail

Posted on 06/23/2015 by countessrose

If you’re a fan of craft cocktails, and let’s face it if you’re following me you obviously are; If you’re watching Wayward Pines, and you should be; this is the cocktail for you. Hanging out at West Hollywood’s hip aviation … Continue reading →

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Angelenos, If You’re Going To Drink Whiskey In The Summer…

Posted on 06/16/2015 by countessrose

Angelenos had no shortages of bars to celebrate #NationalBourbonDay. 2015 really brought the whole “whiskey is the new black” scene to the bar industry. Los Angeles bars, speakeasies, lounges, even some hotel bars are getting in on the whiskey craze. … Continue reading →

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A Way To Cool Down…You’ll Thank Me Later

Posted on 09/17/2014 by countessrose

It doesn’t matter the season, when it’s really warm out, the best thing is sangria. White Fall Sangria. MY sangria. When it comes to sangria here are three things to always remember: 1. Never, ever buy bottled sangria. It’s too … Continue reading →

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The Other Bubbly

Posted on 07/12/2014 by countessrose

Chilled Prosecco is delicious, crisp, bubbly, refreshing and not expensive at all. All of those things and more make it perfect for summer sipping. If you’ve never tried Prosecco, I’m sure you’ve had champagne or other sparkling wines. Prosecco is … Continue reading →

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