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		<description>Sassy wines from California inspired by the middle sister in all of us.</description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Let's shop for rain coats! ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/48822</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Most of these &amp;quot;raincoats&amp;quot; can be worn any old time, darlings. The girls have picked out their favorites. What&amp;#39;s yours?


	
		
			
				
				I (Drama Queen)&amp;nbsp;found this fabulous animal print trench. GRRRRRR.
			
			
				If you&amp;#39;re anything like Rebel Red you&amp;#39;re going to want something&amp;hellip;well, red. Just love the pleats!
				
			
			
				
				Smarty Pants picked this little number. Polka-Dots!
			
			
				This spring, Wicked White is wearing this sporty anorak in &amp;quot;lobster tail&amp;quot; red. It rocks.
				
			
			
				
				If Surfer Chick MUST&amp;nbsp;wear a raincoat, this is the one she grabs.
			
			
				Prim and proper, but a little sexy too! Just like Goodie Two-Shoes.
				
			
			
				
				This tan trench is 98% cotton. It gets the Forever Cool seal of approval
			
		
	


	


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		<category><![CDATA[ Drama Queen ]]></category>
		<author>slombardi@winnkability.com (Susan Lombardi)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Blueberry Pie for Pi Day ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/41122</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie here. I know you all come to me for your tastiest recipes, and this time is no different. But why have I chosen today to share my favorite pie recipe with you? Well, darlings, I&amp;rsquo;ll tell you.
Some of you with particularly honed math skills (or kids who are taking geometry right now) might be familiar with a most fascinating mathematical constant: Pi. People use pi to calculate lots of things, most commonly the area of a circle. To put it simply, pi is a number with decimal points that go on forever and never repeat. Ever. Seriously, the record for the most accurate calculation of pi stands at 5 trillion decimal digits with no end in sight. Most people refer to pi in a more usable form, at a simple 3.14.
So every year on March 14th (aka 3/14, or 3.14) I like to celebrate Pi Day with something round and appropriately pun-friendly: pie! So get out your rolling pin and join me in some delicious geeky baking!&amp;nbsp;
Pie Dough
	Yield: 1 pie, 1 pie top
Ingredients:

	Pa... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweetie Pie)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Apres Ski. A wine lover s sport. ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/45523</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Here is the essential equipment list needed for successful game play:
1.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Wine &amp;ndash; Middle Sister wines, of course.
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2.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Wine Glasses

	
		
			
			
		
		
			Not these.
			These.&amp;nbsp;
		
	

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	3.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Groovy Sweater - snowflake pattern, optional
4.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Stretch Pants - body permitting
5.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Stylish Boots - fake fur, required
6.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Goggles - for that authentic, skier look
7.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Fireplace &amp;ndash; provides warmth

8.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Friends &amp;ndash; provide warmth

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		<category><![CDATA[ Wicked White ]]></category>
		<author>susan@slombardi.com (Susan Lombardi)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Yummy Autumn Recipe: Devils on Horseback ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/44873</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Here&amp;#39;s a super quick and easy appetizer that will go beautifully with your Thanksgiving or any autumn meal. It&amp;#39;s a flavor trifecta of sweet, salty and savory (evil, no?)! Pair these babies with Wicked White or, if you want to go sparkly, Glamour Girl Bubbly, and you&amp;#39;re off!
All you do is take some DATES (the fruit silly), cut them in half, remove the pits, and stuff with GOAT CHEESE. Then, wait for it... wrap them in BACON. Throw these lil devils in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, let them cool, and feast! I have three words for you: Dee Lish Iss. You&amp;#39;re welcome.


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		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweetie Pie)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Halloween's Spookiest Sangria ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/44584</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Turn your favorite autumn sangria into a frightfully delicious crowd-pleaser with these awesome DIY Glow in the Dark Severed Hand Ice Cubes! Seriously, seeing these glowing hands floating in some red sangria ... well I&amp;#39;ve never craved bloody limbs like THIS before.

To make these spooky ice cubes, use Tonic Water! The luminescence comes from the quinine in the tonic, which naturally glows blue when exposed to UV light. It&amp;#39;s wicked cool.


You&amp;#39;ll need:

	3 cups tonic water
	2 large latex-free rubber gloves
	2 rubber bands
	wax paper
	baking sheet
	black lights

Here&amp;#39;s what you do:

	Flatten the tonic water. Just pour&amp;nbsp;into a dish and swish around several times until the bubbling stops.
	
		Fill each glove with about 1 1/2 cups of the flat tonic water. Squeeze out as much air as possible and close the opening of the glove tightly with a rubber band.
	
	
		Lay the gloves flat on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Place in the freezer until solid,... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Wicked White ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Wicked White)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Upcycling: another reason to finish that bottle of wine. ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/44269</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Whenever I finish a bottle of my Forever Cool Merlot, I mourn the loss of such beautiful glass to my recycling bin.
Luckily, I recently discovered all these&amp;nbsp;DIY Wine Bottle Projects so I can turn my empty wine bottles into brand new goodies! Check out my Pinterest Board for wine bottle project ideas, or keep reading for my Tutorial on Glass Cutting and Instructions to make 2 gorgeous wine bottle transformations!

Intro to DIY Wine Bottle Projects
No matter how you want to transform your bottles once the juice is gone (Where did it go?! Such a mystery.), you&amp;rsquo;ll want to remove the labels first. I recommend soaking your bottles in soapy water for a few hours, OR using nail polish remover to saturate your labels. Then take a razor blade&amp;nbsp;and gently cut and peel off the label. Now you&amp;rsquo;re ready to get started on your project of choice.
Glass Cutting 101
Most wine bottle crafts require glass cutting. These projects require a few specific tools and a fair amount of p... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Forever Cool ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Forever Cool)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Labor Day Party: An Ode To Summer ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/43612</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Labor Day Weekend is possibly the most beautiful weekend of the year. The weather is hot but not sweltering (hopefully), the kids are getting in last-minute fun before school starts, and relaxation is the name of the game. It&amp;#39;s the best weekend to have that last summer barbecue with friends, and I&amp;#39;ve got some tricks to ensure that your party is truly an Ode To Summer.

1) Set the mood.&amp;nbsp;Last year, Rebel Red put together a playlist for Middle Sister called &amp;quot;We Don&amp;#39;t Want Summer To End!&amp;quot; It features some of the best summer songs ever written, including &amp;quot;Wipe Out,&amp;quot; the classic &amp;quot;Wouldn&amp;#39;t It Be Nice,&amp;quot; and some newer favorites like &amp;quot;Pumped Up Kicks.&amp;quot;

Click Here To View Rebel Red&amp;#39;s Playlist in iTunes!

2) Remember those Sangria recipes I&amp;#39;ve been going on about? Make a big batch - of all four! Nothing like holding a fun fruity drink in your hand while toasting to the season, and with those options your guests can happil... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweetie Pie)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie's Sangria Summer! Part 4: Wild One's Untamable Apple Sangria ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/43610</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hello my thirsty darlings!
				Part 4 of my Sangria Recipe Series is brought to you by the always-entertaining Wild One. She tells me she whips this up the night before a day/weekend/party on her yacht and that it&amp;#39;s proven to loosen&amp;nbsp;even the tightest of ties (how scandalous!).
				Here are some quick links to Parts 1,&amp;nbsp;2 &amp;amp; 3. Give &amp;#39;em a taste!
				
					Drama Queen&amp;#39;s&amp;nbsp;Italian Style&amp;nbsp;Sangria
					Rebel Red&amp;#39;s Berry Sangria
					Glamour Girl&amp;#39;s Sparkling Peach-Basil Sangria
				
				
				
			
		
	

Wild One&amp;#39;s Untamable Apple Sangria&amp;nbsp;
You&amp;#39;ll need:

	1 bottle Wild One Malbec
	1/4 cup Brandy
	1 red apple
	1 green apple
	1 peach
	1 orange
	1 liter seltzer water

Here&amp;#39;s what you do:

	Cut fruit into bite-size pieces.
	Combine fruit, wine, and brandy in a large pitcher.
	Refrigerate over night.
	To serve, pour into glasses and top with seltzer water.
	Watch the party unfold.

Not wild enough for you? What ... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweetie Pie)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie's Sangria Summer! Part 3: Glamour Girl's Sparkling Peach Basil Sangria ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/43454</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hello my thirsty darlings!
				Part 3 of my Sangria Recipe Series is even more fabulous than the last two, probably because it&amp;#39;s sparkling! It also requires a little more preparation, but the result is oh-so sophisticated and refreshing - I promise it&amp;#39;s worth the extra effort!
				Here are some quick links to Part 1 &amp;amp; 2. Check em out!
				
					Drama Queen&amp;#39;s&amp;nbsp;Italian Style&amp;nbsp;Sangria
					Rebel Red&amp;#39;s Berry Sangria
				
				
				
			
		
	


Glamour Girl&amp;#39;s Sparkling Peach-Basil Sangria
You&amp;#39;ll need:

	1 bottle Glamour Girl Sparkling White Wine
	1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
	3/4 cup sugar
	3 1/2 cups peach nectar
	1 cup strawberries, covered in sugar
	1 cup fresh basil leaves

Here&amp;#39;s what you do:

	In a saucepan, combine sugar, basil leaves, half peach nectar and lemon juice.&amp;nbsp;Bring to a simmer.&amp;nbsp;Crush basil leaves with back of spoon to release flavor. Cook until sugar is melted. Remove from heat.
	Strain basil mixture i... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweetie Pie)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie's Sangria Summer! Part 2: Rebel Red's Berry Sangria ]]></title> 
		<link>http://middlesisterwines.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/43374</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hello my thirsty darlings!
				So, are you ready for part 2 of my Sangria Recipe series? Last week I brought you an Italian Style Sangria featuring Drama Queen Pinot Grigio. This week, I thought I&amp;#39;d go for a sweet Red Sangria with lots of yummy berries and of course, our very own Rebel Red.
				So I ask you again: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FABULOUS FRUITY FUN?&amp;nbsp;
				
			
		
	

Rebel Red&amp;#39;s Berry Sangria
You&amp;#39;ll need:


	1 bottle of Rebel Red Blend
	1/4 cup brandy
	3 tbsp grenadine
	2 cups cranberry/raspberry juice cocktail
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 pt strawberries, hulled
	1 pt raspberries
	2 oranges, sliced
	2 tbsp. sugar

Here&amp;#39;s what you do:

	Combine red wine, cranberry juice, grenadine, and 1/4 cup sugar in a serving bowl.
	In food processor, puree 1/2 pt. strawberries, 1/2 pt. raspberries, and 1/4 cup sugar.&amp;nbsp;Combine the wine and fruit&amp;nbsp;mixtures.
	Slice rest of strawberries and coat with 2tbsp sugar.&amp;nbsp;If preparing a day ahead, stop here... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Sweetie Pie ]]></category>
		<author>info@middlesisterwines.com (Sweetie Pie)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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