Dinner Plus Drinks Weekly Episodes Episodes

You'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 it's ...

As 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 Darth...

We 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 everyday wi...

Okay 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 part o...

Without 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 hug...

Happy 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, the J...

It'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 foll...

Nick 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 & Win...

The 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 Domaine V...

We 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 to m...

There 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 exac...

On 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 "Dad, h...

Wisconsin 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 Wednesday,...

It'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 Picnic B...

Craziness 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 listening, w...

This 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 & Cascadia...

Both 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 on s...

We 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 this e...

We 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 win the...

How 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 have a ...

The 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 with...

We 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 needed....

Both 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 pla...

Nick 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 corner...