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The Internet Maven

The Internet Maven

Written by: Meredith & Adonis
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Good Morning - Good Afternoon - Good Evening


This is Meredith - the Internet Maven and I would like to introduce

the WineanDineMaven


This year we will bring you the fun of Wine & Dine - sipping, savoring and sharing good moments. Over the past year, I've been busy exploring new flavors, menus & recipes, new ideas and even building a community at wineandinemaven.com. So grab your favorite glass --- whether it's bubbly, bold or beautifully simple and come along!

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Episodes
  • Easy And Delicious Brunch Party
    Apr 1 2026

    Nibbles Before Brunch

    Sliced Cheese (of your choice) with Crackers, Pretzels and Fritos



    Brunch Drinks & Bar Set Up

    Have a table with Tableloth set up (near the entrance)


    Bloody Marys (Vodka & Bloody Mary Mix & Celery Sticks)

    Mimosas (Sparkling Wine (Proseco) & Orange Juice)

    Spatkling Apple Cider

    Pinot Grigo (Your favorite Brand)


    Ice Bucket with Ice &Tongs

    Glasses for the above Drinks (No Plastic)



    Brunch Serving Table - Menu Recipes & How-To's


    Salad

    Large Bowl of Greens ( Romaine &___________)

    Mixed & tossed with Shredded Swiss Cheese,Gr. Onion & Cherry Tomatoe

    Halves


    Salad Dresstngs

    Bowls of Ranch Dressing & Italian Dressing (your favorites) with Spoons



    Corn Muffins

    Made with your favorite corn muffin mix-- Made the day of the party!

    With a Plate/Sm. Tray of unsalted butter (2 Sticks) cut into Pats – cold

    Put the Muffins in a cloth covered Basket - Serve warm



    Egg Casseroles – 2



    Cheese Souffle Strata

    8 Eggs

    4 Cups Milk

    S&P & Mrs Dash

    ½ -1 tsp Dry Mustard

    16 Slices of Egg Bread

    12 oz. Cheddar Cheese – Shredded

    12 0z. Swiss Cheese – Shredded, (Mix Cheeses together)

    1 Small Onion, Cubed and Sauteed

    Can also add cooked Spinach OR Sauteed Vegetable of your choice (?)


    1. Butter a 13 x 9 Dish/Pan
    2. Trim Bread Crusts – if you wish
    3. Place 8 slices of Bread on bottom of dish
    4. Cover with half of the cheese, All of the onion & (?)
    5. Repeat 2nd Layer of Bread & Cheese
    6. Beat the Eggs, Milk, S&P, Mrs Dash. Dry Mustard till combined
    7. Pour over the Bread & Cheese
    8. Refrigerate Overnight
    9. Take out and let at room temp for an half hour
    10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    11. Bake (uncovered) 1 hour or till puffed and done

    This is great – you can make it the day before and just have to bake it on Brunch D



    Breakfast Brunch Casserole

    12 Eggs (Beaten & Mixed Well)

    2 Cans (7oz) Chopped Green Chilies

    2 Pkgs (16oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    1. Drain Green Chilies and save the Juice
    2. In a Bowl, beat the Eggs with the Green Chillie Juice & S&P
    3. Spray a 13x9 Dish/Pan with oil
    4. Spread 1 Pkg of Cheddar Cheese on bottom of Dish
    5. Layer the Chilies over the Cheese
    6. Top with the Remaining Pkg of Cheddar Cheese
    7. Pour Eggs over the top and Bake 350 degrees uncovered for 45 Minutes


    CASSEROLES CAN BE BAKED AT THR SAME TIME*******


    Sausages

    A Tray of Links & Patties - Make one Spicy!

    I would do 16-20 of eacn

    Choose your Brand - there are so many, use what you like



    Tray of Sliced Fruit

    This is seasonal, so choose whats in season and fresh



    Dessert

    Bring out After everyone is finished eating


    Double Fudge Brownies (your favorie rexipe or mix)

    Bakery Cooktes and/or Copcakes from you favorite store

    I also like to put out a Bowl of wrapped Chocolate Candies

    Coffee - Tea ??????


    Remember, we want to make it Easy - Fun - Special - & Delicioos!!!

    SMILE



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  • Women Owned Wineries
    Mar 12 2026

    Drunk Biscuits 3/11/26 #10

    3 ¼ Cups of Bisquick mix

    ¼ tsp of salt & pepper

    1 & 2/3 Cup of Beer

    1. Combine all ingredients & spoon into

    12 oil sprayed muffin tin cups

    1. Bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or till golden brown

    I made them & put on sliced ham & mustard – like a

    sandwich & served with potato salad and/or coleslaw

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    14 mins
  • White Wine Pairings
    Mar 12 2026

    Porcupine Clusters 3/5/26 #9

    ¼ Cup of white corn syrup

    1 (12 oz) package white chocolate morsels

    2 Cups of chow mien noodles -(the brown hard ones)

    ¾ Cup of salted peanuts

    1. On low heat, melt corn syrup & white chocolate
    2. Pour over chow mien noddles & peanuts in a bowl

    and mix well

    1. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper
    2. Refrigerate to harden. (30 minutes) Store in air tight container





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