Dinner Plus Drinks
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsDinner + 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 [email protected] 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!
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Run Away from Tornados? | Dinner Plus Drinks #47
November 15, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBLoyal listeners, we want to know are you Team Bridget (stay and cower in basement) or Team Nick (drive away from a tornado and not die) when it comes to tornados? We're still not sure if we had a for real tornado in Lake Geneva, but we sure had a big storm, and it caused some MAJOR debate on this episode of Dinner Plus Drinks. As always, we want to know your feedback, so be sure to hit us up and let us know your thoughts! Here's what else we have on this episode: Nick made a delicious Cran...
Millipedes Aren't Food | Dinner Plus Drinks #46
November 08, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBVotes still weren't counted when we recorded this episode, and we wanted to know the results, just like the rest of you! Obviously, when the episode is released, we're now aware of the results, but this episode stands as a monument to that weird point in time where we were pretty certain who the President would be, but we weren't totally certain. We also talked about many, many fun topics on this episode. Here are links to more information: We really enjoyed our bottle of Truchard Temprani...
What Pinot Noir Should You Drink If You Love Cabernet? - Pinkies Up Ep. 3
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome to the newest episode of our wine series Pinkies Up! In this series, we answer questions 'normal' wine drinkers like Bridget have about wine. With Thanksgiving almost here, and Pinot Noir being our number one wine recommendation for the Holiday, we wanted to find out what Pinot Noir you should drink if you love Cabernet. Nick is a huge fan of Pinot, and Bridget is an avowed Cab lover. Nick tried three different approaches to finding a Pinot Noir that Bridget would enjoy. Here are t...
Anxiety Watch 2020 | Dinner Plus Drinks #45
November 01, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBFriends, we are anxious right now, and we're guessing some of you probably are as well. We're anxious about the election, we're anxious about the growing spread of COVID, and we're a little antsy about the change of seasons as well. We talk through some of our concerns, but also have some good news and are excited to share our Halloween costumes! To see the costumes, just check out this episode's cover art - we updated it with the pictures. Here's everything we talked about on this week's ...
Halloween True Crime 2020 Edition | Dinner Plus Drinks #44
October 25, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWe're starting a new tradition on the podcast - having a special true crime edition! If you're a long time listener, or even if you have only listened to one previous episode, you're probably aware that Bridget *loves* true crime podcasts. Since it's the spooky season, we decided to take on the genre ourselves, and explore the unsolved disappearance of Kerry O'Brien-Krueger. We also had a delicious fall themed cocktail - we have the recipe below! Kerry disappeared from Burlington, Wisconsin...
Happy Birthday Simona! | Dinner Plus Drinks #43
October 18, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBNick has been busy with a week of celebrating Simona's birthday, and as of recording, the celebrations weren't over yet! Tune in to hear all the plans of how Nick & Sarah were going to celebrate their darling baby girl turning 1, plus a cocktail recipe, lots of great product recommendations, and more fun kid stories. Here are notes & links from this week's episode: The podcast got off to a tasty start with our Rye Whiskey Mule drink. Here's the recipe: 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey + 3 oz. Apple Cider...
This Is A Chicken Heavy Episode | Dinner Plus Drinks #42
October 11, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBHoly chicken, on this week's episode Bridget & Nick both had some delicious chicken they wanted to rave about. It must be (yet another) sign of an impending apocalypse. We talked about the end of Oktoberfest and an upcoming birthday party plus lots more on this week's episode. Here are all the links: Bridget is excited to watch the new Hulu documentary 'A Woman's Place'. Nick thinks this story from the NY Times about how some people can't smell icky fish smells is hilarious. If you get a...
Is All German Wine Sweet? - Pinkies Up Ep. 2 (Recorded Live on Zoom)
October 07, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWelcome to our series about wine - Pinkies Up! In this series, we talk about questions normal wine drinkers have and try to answer them in unpretentious ways. This episode, recorded during the height of the Oktoberfest season challenges Bridget's idea that all German wine is sweet. We recorded this episode live on Zoom with a group of customers who were also curious in this question. We were able to get comments and questions from our group of tasters, so we hope you enjoy what they had to...
Drip Irrigation | Dinner Plus Drinks #41
October 04, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWe got the answer to the question you all wanted to know - what is the best way to water your plants in an environmentally responsible manner. Okay, maybe that's not what you all wanted to know, but we did talk about it in this week's episode. Also featured is chat about Oktoberfest, delicious food, kids, and much more. Here are the links from this week's episode: If you love being scared, but don't want to get out of your car, we have just the thing for you...a haunted car wash! Nick and ...
RIP RBG | Dinner Plus Drinks #40
September 27, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWe're both sad about the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She's one of the great American examples of hard work, persistence, and sticking to your values paying off. We talk about her passing, America, Bridget (and Shannon)'s birthday weekend, lots of delicious food, and plenty more on this week's episode. Here are the links to what we shared on this week's episode: If you'd like to get some bomb pins and support causes that were championed by RBG, check out these Dissent Pins recommended by...
I Don't Weigh My Body or My Food | Dinner Plus Drinks #39
September 20, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis is a very special episode celebrating a very special set of twins - our very own Bridget and her sister Shannon! The twins are celebrating their birthday this weekend, and we had a celebratory bottle of Gruet Sparkling wine and learned all about this fantastic duo. We hope you enjoy Shannon's guest appearance. Here are the links from this week's episode: We enjoyed a bottle of New Mexico's own Gruet Winery Brut Rosé sparkling wine. Bridget really enjoyed this Costco Gnocchi kit - s...
$47 Melatonin Milk | Dinner Plus Drinks #38
September 13, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWe're enjoying the shift to fall weather, the return of football, and so much more. We hope our enthusiasm for the week inspires you to "sleigh" your upcoming week. Here are the links from this week's episode: Bridget is bummed she did not get in on the Willy Wonka-style contest to win the Jelly Belly factory. Check out the story here. Nick is fascinated by the idea of paying $47 for milk with extra high melatonin to help you relax. Bridget loves this new collection of Get Out the Vote ac...
Can You Tell the Difference Between a $15 and a $50 Bottle of Wine? - Pinkies Up Ep. 1
September 09, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBWelcome to our brand new wine series called Pinkies Up! In this series, we talk about questions normal wine drinkers have and try to answer them in unpretentious ways. We are excited to have this series out, and hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making the episode! For our first episode, we set out to answer the question of "Can you really taste a difference between a $15 bottle of wine and a $50 bottle of wine?" To find the answer, Nick brown bag tasted Bridget on 4 bottles of...
Labor Day Fun 2020 | Dinner Plus Drinks #37
September 06, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBHappy Labor Day everyone! We have a slightly different episode for you this week as we talk through some of the things that are on our minds as we get to the official / unofficial end of summer. The audio quality on this one takes a bit of a hit after about 12 minutes, for which we apologize, but we appreciate you listening through it! Here are a few links from this week's episode: It's tough going to virtual school. Here's an article about a young boy struggling with virtual learning. B...
Post Event Hangover Bloody Mary's | Dinner Plus Drinks #36
August 31, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBThis episode is out a little later in the day than normal because Nick was recovering from a post-event hangover. To learn what that it and to discover Bridget's probably much more effective recovery technique, you're going to need to listen to this week's (self proclaimed) very excellent episode. Here are links to what we talked about this week: Both Bridget and Nick agree with this article about your brain capacity being less than optimal through the corona virus times. Bridget is thrill...
What's the Best Seltzer Water? With Mike Mason from Lake961
August 27, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBLong time listeners know that Bridget and Nick are huge proponents of Bubly sparkling water, and you can often see us drinking the water during the show (if you're watching on YouTube). We've gotten several requests to do a seltzer water taste off, pitting different brands of water against each other to see if we can tell the difference and to see which one we like best. For this taste off, we recruited our friend Mike Mason from Lake961 to be an impartial and inexperienced judge (he has n...
A Slightly Uneventful Week | Dinner Plus Drinks #35
August 23, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWe both had a slightly uneventful week that still happened to be filled with delicious food and anticipation for a BIG week coming up soon. That may not be the best pitch for listening to a podcast episode, but we still managed to have fun talking about life, recommending recipes, drinks, and products, plus answering some important kid questions. We hope you'll join us on this week's episode. Here are links to what we talked about: We drank a bottle of this totally delicious Zuccardi 'A' To...
Skee Ball Fair Dreams | Dinner Plus Drinks #34
August 16, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's August in Wisconsin, and we're feeling fairs...even if they're cancelled. Fortunately, Bridget and her family got to revel in the fun of fair food and Bridget's favorite fair game (Skee Ball) thanks to a socially distant carnival food and game event at the Walworth County Fair. We talk about the fun of the fair and fair foods plus lots more, so join us and enjoy a slightly longer than normal episode. We hope you like this week's chat, and be sure to let us know your favorite fair foods ...
Jon & Kristy from Just North of Memphis BBQ
August 12, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB"Barbecue is an opportunity for world peace" - that's the philosophy of Jon from Just North of Memphis BBQ and Catering. On this special interview episode, Jon and his wife Kristy, the owners of JNOM joined us to talk all things barbecue. Throughout the course of the interview, we talk about what exactly barbecue is, how the couple got involved in barbecue, stories from the road, and, of course, a few tips on how to make great barbecue at home. Whether you're a rib fanatic or not, this is ...
We Have a Studio! | Dinner Plus Drinks #33
August 09, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBYou're going to want to watch this episode on YouTube, because you can see our brand new studio! Nick (with some help) turned an unfinished area of his basement into what will be our mostly permanent home for the podcast's weekly episodes. In addition to our joy of having a studio space to call home, here's what we talked about this week: We each enjoyed the first fruits of fall - which is almost here, we guess? - a can of Oktoberfest Beer from Revolution Brewing. Let us know if you think i...
Taco Week! | Dinner Plus Drinks #32
August 02, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBAs frequent listeners will know, we love tacos. We love them so much, we decided that we should make up a taco week at Lake Geneva Country Meats and dedicate it to the love of all things taco. That week is now, and we're here to talk tacos - plus lots more! Here's what we talked about on this week's episode! Bridget is a huge fan of the "Can't Stop Us" ad from Nike. It has all the feels! Nick found an awesome way to keep your identity secret while you claim lottery winnings - dress up as D...
We've Got a Surprise Guest! | Dinner Plus Drinks #31
July 26, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWe had a ton to celebrate this week, and we share all of the good news on this week's episode, which just so happens to feature a very special surprise guest. This is a fun one, so we hope you'll tune in. Here's what we talked about on this week's episode: We opened a bottle of Mawby Us Brut. This bottle of Michigan sparkling wine is among the best bottles of Midwestern wine we've ever had. It's perfect for celebrations, but also is priced at a price that you can afford to drink for everyda...
Laurin Mack of the Conrad Seipp Brewing Co.
July 22, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOn this special interview episode of the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, we spoke with Laurin Mack, proprietor, owner, queen, and head of The Conrad Seipp Brewing Co! Laurin is a direct descendent of Conrad Seipp, a legendary brewer in Chicago history, and builder of Black Point Estate & Gardens on Geneva Lake. The brand disappeared with Prohibition, but Laurin is bringing it back, and the BEER IS DELICIOUS. In this interview we talk about: - Who Conrad Seipp was and what his brewery was all ...
Keeping Up with the Kattarshians | Dinner Plus Drinks #30
July 19, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBOkay guys, Nick got super excited when Bridget said she wanted to talk about Keeping Up with the Kattarshians. It's not exactly what it sounds like, but it's pretty close to what it sounds like - you can watch cats (kats?) on television. You must see it to believe it. Don't worry, we didn't only talk about internet shows, we also talked about these things: We enjoyed a glass of Hubert Brochard "Les Carisannes" Sauvignon Blanc, a crisp, delicious wine from the Loire Valley in France. It's pa...
How Many Things Can Break? | Dinner Plus Drinks #29
July 12, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWithout spoiling the "fun" on this episode, Bridget has had a few unexpected repairs around her house this week. It's been a wild 2020, and the hits just don't seem to stop! Here's what we talked about on this week's episode: We took a quick sample of Seipp's Extra Pale Pilsner - a pre-prohibition style lager that's reviving a famous Chicago beer brand. Hopefully we'll have the brewery's proprietor Laurin on the podcast soon to take a deep dive into the story behind this beer! Bridget is a...
4th of July Weekend 2020 | Dinner Plus Drinks #28
July 05, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBHappy 4th of July everybody, we hope you enjoyed a great Holiday weekend full of food, fun, and fireworks! We were in a celebratory mood this episode, and Nick's daughter Simona even made her debut appearance! Here are the links from this week's episode, and remember, you can watch us on YouTube! Click here to watch this week's episode. Nick loved eating these Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos. If you're looking to do a little research on family history during your social distancing, t...
Happy Birthday Nick! | Dinner Plus Drinks #27
June 28, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's Nick's birthday! We celebrate a little bit, talk about all of the great food we ate this past week, and get into the crazy happenings around our world. How are you feeling about the world right now? Things are opening, things are closing, and it's a lot to take in. We'd love to hear how you're feeling about everything that's going on. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy this week's episode, and please subscribe, rate us, review us, and share with your friends! If you like, you can...
It's a Rough Week For Nick | Dinner Plus Drinks #26
June 21, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBNick had a rough week, getting in not one, but two accidents involving motor vehicles! Luckily, he's still here to talk about the week, drink some wine, and, of course, talk about kids! Here are the links from this week's episode, and remember, you can watch us on YouTube! Click here to watch this week's episode. The Domaine du Viking Vouvray Brut is a delicious sparkling wine for summer. You can learn more about the producer on the importer's website. You can find the really cool Cheese ...
Bridget Can't Choose | Dinner Plus Drinks #25
June 14, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThe theme of this episode is Bridget has a hard time choosing. Whether that's a good news story to share, a recipe to make, or which kid to talk about, she has a hard time choosing, so she just shares it all! Remember, if you'd like to watch us instead of just listen to us, you can watch this episode on YouTube by clicking here. Here's what we talked about on this episode: It's rosé wine season, and we tried something that Nick had never tried before, a rosé wine from Corsica called Doma...
Make the World Better | Dinner Plus Drinks #24
June 07, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWe start this podcast with a discussion of the murder of George Floyd by members of the Minneapolis Police Department. As white people, we'll never know what it's like to be treated differently by police because of the color of our skin, but we have a responsibility to try to understand, and then do something to make the world better. We discuss our feelings, the conflict we have between still enjoying our lives while acknowledging the tragedy, and share ideas on how we can take small steps ...
Crayola Saves the World | Dinner Plus Drinks #23
May 31, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThere have been some pretty exciting developments in the world this week, chief among them, Crayola is now offering a Colors of the World crayon pack that lets kids everywhere have exactly the right skin tone color for who they want to draw. We talk Crayola, space launches, and so much more on this episode. We recorded this episode on video, so if you'd like to watch us as we talk with you, check out our YouTube page. Here's what we talked about on this week's episode: We discovered what...
We Try L.S.D. Beer...Lavender, Sunflower Honey, and Date Beer | Dinner Plus Drinks #22
May 24, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn this week's episode, we talked about a week of very high high's that were also punctuated by some lows. To celebrate the highs, we opened a can of Indeed Brewing Company's 'LSD' Honey Ale. It's a honey ale with a blend of lavender, sunflower honey, and date added to the beer. Hear our thoughts on this rather unique beer that comes in a totally beautiful can, plus get the rundown on everything else we have going on this week! Here are links from this week's episode: Bridget loves the "Da...
To-may-toe / To-mah-toe, Nick Loves Them All! | Dinner Plus Drinks #21
May 17, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWisconsin is back open for business, and while Bridget & Nick aren't sure about how they feel about that, one thing is certain...Nick loves tomatoes. If you have never gotten excited about tomatoes before, Nick's enthusiasm on this episode is sure to get you jazzed for this incredibly delicious fruit. If you don't love tomatoes, don't worry we talk about plenty else as well! Here are links from this week's episode: Tune into our Virtual Bar Trivia with Grant from 3 Sheeps Brewing on Wednes...
Nick Has a New House! | Dinner Plus Drinks #20
May 10, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIt's been a momentous week for Nick - he moved into a new house, celebrated an anniversary and more. Bridget has her anniversary coming up, plus she's celebrating Mother's Day with a fancy cocktail - Mom's choice! Listen and enjoy catching up with Nick & Bridget. Here's are links from this week's episode: Check out Bridget's Taco Takeover Facebook Live replay! Learn more about Amsterdam's greenhouse hut restaurants - do you think they'd work in America? Bridget loves this Kate Spade Picn...
Corona Virus Mid Mortem | Dinner Plus Drinks #19
May 03, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBCraziness has officially descended at LGCM, and Nick and Bridget have an informal podcast for you this week talking about how we're doing at what is hopefully the halfway point of the initial corona virus socially distant period. We share some of the things we're doing in our personal lives, ask for advice, and also have some interesting facts from the last few weeks at LGCM. Most importantly, we announce the winner of our candle smell off benefitting Kisses from Keegan! Thanks for listenin...
It's Okay To Have Some Brain Fog | Dinner Plus Drinks #18
April 26, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week, Bridget has brain fog, but she found an article to explain why it's happening (link below), and Nick is more upbeat and ready to face the world. Here's what we have for you this week: Boston NPR has an article from a clinical neuropsychologist detailing why you may be feeling a brain fog right now. It's just how Nick and Bridget are feeling. Are you? We tried two wines that were left over from our Thursday night virtual wine tasting with Charlie Master of Master Wines: Kin & Ca...
Do You Keep Bacon Grease Around Your House? | Dinner Plus Drinks #17
April 19, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBBoth Bridget and Nick are a little bummed about the extended Corona shut down, but they rallied through to provide a fun episode after all. In this episode, we talked about: The Rioja-style Pork Chop recipe Nick cooked during this week's Virtual Wine & Food Cookoff Challenge versus Chef Nelly from Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. You can watch the cookoff here. Nick is pumped up about The Last Dance (a documentary about the Jordan-era Bulls) coming out on Sunday. Bridget loves seeing good news ...
Unique Easter Traditions Around the World | Dinner Plus Drinks #16
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWe wanted to do something fun for the Easter release of Dinner Plus Drinks, so we checked out some of the most unique traditions different people have for Easter celebrations. Some of the traditions seem super cool, some are a little creepy, but it was fun to learn about all of the different traditions throughout the world. Remember, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube or drop us a line at hello <at> dinnerplusdrinks <dot> com. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed t...
Has Anyone Tried Whipped Coffee? | Dinner Plus Drinks #15
April 05, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWe put our non-elastic banded pants on to record this episode and talked about all the things happening in our lives, but most importantly, Bridget needs to know...has anyone tried whipped coffee? Please, let us know if you have tried this whipped coffee sensation. It's vital that Bridget finds out if it's good or not! Additionally, we talked about: Our Spring Candle Smell Off episode that you can listen to on this feed, or watch our Zoom recording on YouTube. If you'd like to enter to w...
Spring Candle Smell Off Competition | Dinner Plus Drinks Podcast
April 02, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBCandles are serious business - especially when you're trying to raise money for charity! In this video episode (click here to watch on YouTube!) of the Dinner Plus Drinks podcast, Bridget and Nick entered mortal combat to determine who could design the most spring smelling candle. To accomplish task, we reached out to our friends Liz and Leigh Ann at Lake Geneva's Candle Mercantile and teamed up with Kisses from Keegan, a local charity that grants wishes and joyful experiences for local kids...
Bridget and Nick Are Very Particular About Pens | Dinner Plus Drinks #14
March 29, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBHow are you holding up guys? Bridget and Nick are here with a little sanity and distraction. On this week's episode, we talk about: Parenting during social distancing. Some yummy food we ate + recipe ideas for this week. A bottle of wine that's perfect for family video chat Pictionary. Happy news stories from around the world A new segment featuring random, fun facts Plus lots more! We love that you're listening to the podcast, and we love how you're helping us grow. This week, we ha...
We Judge Hard Seltzer. Hard. feat our friends at Greyspot Visuals
March 25, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn our first ever video podcast episode, we hit the road to meet our friends at Greyspot Visuals and judge five different hard seltzers. We tried to guess the flavor, and then picked our favorites. The five seltzers we tried are: Bud Light Seltzer - Mango Cloudless Hard Seltzer (made by 3 Sheeps) - Clearly Citrus High Noon Seltzer - Pineapple Topsy Turvy Brewing - Dive - (experimental flavor from a almost open Lake Geneva Brewery) White Claw - Black Cherry You can watch this episode on...
Coffee Down! | Dinner Plus Drinks #13
March 22, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThe corona virus is changing all of our lives, but we're still here for you! This week's episode has Nick & Bridget talking about how their lives are going in the current situation, plus meal plan tips for your shelter in place situation, tips on how you can start a "not pinky up" wine cellar, tips on how you can support local businesses in these trying times, ideas to entertain your kids, and lots more. Thanks for listening, stay healthy, and have a great week. If you want to get in touch ...
Eat Sane During Corona Virus | Dinner Plus Drinks #12
March 14, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBWe switched up our normal format and are sharing our 4 tips to keep you eating nutritious, delicious, affordable food no matter what your situation during the Corona Virus crisis. Here are our practical, panic free tips: If you're at home with kids, try making fun recipes that they can make with you, involve them in the process, and try themed meals around their favorite characters! If you know someone in quarantine that needs food, try bringing them freezer meals that they can make as nee...
St. Patrick's Day 2020 | Dinner Plus Drinks #11
March 08, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBBoth Bridget and Nick are Irish, so we decided to theme this episode for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday! Recorded live at Fleming's, one of the finest Irish stores you will ever find, we are joined by Kevin Fleming, proprietor of Fleming's, to talk Irish drinks, food, our favorite St. Patrick's traditions, plus all of the usual Dinner Plus Drinks fun. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you did, please help others find our podcast! You can subscribe to us on your favorite podcast...
Nick's in Las Vegas! | Dinner Plus Drinks #10
March 01, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBNick took a trip to Las Vegas this past week, but still found time to record the podcast. In this episode: Get tales of Nick's adventures on the Las Vegas Strip. Learn Bridget's fun twist on the classic Mimosa cocktail. Get our picks on what you should cook this week. Nick's got the Dad jokes lined up for you. Check out our product recommendations of the week. Hear what Las Vegas (via Nashville) restaurant Nick thought lived up to the hype. And finally, engage in the always fun kid co...
We Want to Bring Joy to Your Life | Dinner Plus Drinks #9
February 23, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBHello loyal listeners, thanks for tuning in to this episode! We talked about lots of things we love in this week's episode, but the overall theme is that we want to bring joy into your life. Everyone has ups and downs in life, and we want you to be part of our lives. It makes us feel better to talk about the things that happen to us on a day to day basis, and we hope some of our experiences resonate with you. We also love hearing from you and commiserating / celebrating your daily happenings...
Enjoy Your Food Like a Chef with Chef Nelly Buleje of Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
February 20, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAs a millennial, I have a lot of anxiety. (Haha - everyone loves a good millennial joke!) One of the things I have anxiety about is trying new types of foods and not being "inauthentic" about "someone else's" cuisine or culture. I think a lot of other people feel this way as well, and I wanted to talk to a culinary expert about this dilemma. On this episode we're joined by Chef Nelly Buleje of Grand Geneva Resort and Spa to talk about this topic. In Chef's own words, "he's as Latino as Lat...
Cajun & Creole Cooking with Chef Joe Muench | Re-released from the archives!
February 19, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBTwo years ago, when the podcast was named Reduce by Half, we had the opportunity to talk to Chef Joe Muench the renowned Chef / Owner at Maxie's restaurant in Milwaukee, part of the Black Shoe Hospitality Group. Chef Joe is an expert on the cuisines of Louisiana, and on this episode, he shared his expertise on Cajun and Creole cuisine. You'll learn some of the backstory of the cuisines, plus a few tips on how you can cook Louisiana at home. We have lots of new listeners, and this is a great...
Chalky Conversation Heart Candies | Dinner Plus Drinks #8
February 16, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBBridget has a strong opinion on conversation heart candy - are you surprised? Tune in to this week's episode, where Nick and Bridget start with an honest discussion of one of the most controversial Valentine's candies and go on from there. Topics on this week's episode include: Bridget is excited for a themed fundraiser, which is no shocker if you know her. Check out a picture of her and her husband's outfits on dinnerplusdrinks.com. Nick talked about the "fake pho" at home and talked thro...