Foodie Tuesday

Thanksgiving 2012: Wine Pairings for the Perfect Meal

Have you chosen the wine for your meal yet? Need tips on cooking your turkey? We have tips to help you out.

As that turkey is thawing and you are anticipating throwing together one of the biggest meals of the year, you may need a drink. Wine is a good option. Speaking of wine, have you decided what you will pair your dinner with this Thanksgiving? When it comes to choosing a wine for the Thanksgiving feast, Beaujolais Nouveau or Beaujolais traditionally have been paired with turkey, wine aficionados' say. Glen Ellyn’s Cabernet & Company began selling Beaujolais Nouveau last week. Beaujolais is a simple wine that pairs nicely with turkey because of the fruit. Other wines that go well are Pinot Noir, along with Riesling and Gewurztraminer. What you serve for your main course this holiday will influence the wine you choose, whether you serve a …

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Ladies' Night Out: Paint, Drink at Cab's Wine Bar Bistro Thursday

Looking for something fun to do with the gals? Check out Thursday's event at Cab's in downtown Glen Ellyn.

Frugal Family

Frugal Family Finds: The "Break the Routine" Edition

Sometimes we all need a little kick in the caboose to get us to trying something new. Get out of your rut and watch all six episodes of Star Wars, try some feather extensions in your hair, drink wine on a Tuesday, eat some pretzels and more.

1. Amazon.com—Online The Deal: Young jedi and old jedi new Star Wars Blu-ray want they.  Leave the Yoda speak to the padawans but pick up the Blu-Ray edition of the epic series for up to 43% off.  The addition of over 40 hours of special features and new content deems this a must have for any serious Star Wars fan. Offer Good: Limited time pricing 2. J&R Auto Repair—Glen Ellyn The Deal: You can only turn up your radio so loud to drown out the unknown noise your car is making.  Get it fixed or tune it up and save money by signing  up for J&R’s Auto Repair newsletter and receive 10% off any automotive service. To sign up,  email info@jandrautorepair.com or “like” on facebook and link to the sign up page.   Offer Good: For a limited time 3. …

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Your Volunteer Guide for Glen Ellyn

Wiggles and Wine

Glen Ellyn WineStyles store hosts fundraiser for West Suburban Humane Society.

We’ve all seen those commercials spouting Sarah McLaughlin’s song, Angel, as a myriad of photos of abandoned and abused former pets scrolls across the screen. Some of us even change the channel or turn the television off to avoid the emotions it brings to light. Some even think, “that doesn’t happen here! People here don’t just abandon their pets. Other places, sure… but not here in Glen Ellyn!” The sad truth of the matter is that it does. It happens everywhere, even in our beloved village. This is the type of thing that Renee Cantalupo and her fellow employees/volunteers at the West Suburban Humane Society try to put an end to. According to the group’s website, West Suburban Humane Society began in 1972 as a “lost and found referral …

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