Episodes

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...

Candles 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 fig...

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 ...

In 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 online...

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...

Hello 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. It...

As 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 Latino c...

Two 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 int...

Bridget 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 through ...

Nick is bummed that the Super Bowl & Winterfest is over, but Bridget is looking forward to Galentine's Day. Listen to all of our food tips, pop culture chat, and more. Here's what we talked about this episode: We started by announcing our new social media channels! Find us on Facebook or Instagram at @dinnerplusdrinkspodcast. Check them both out to enter to win a $25 LGCM gift card! We may have found a white wine that Bridget actually likes! Nick shares something that he ate that was deliciou...