Duchess of Denver

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

May Favorites

Ah, May. My favorite month of the year. In the beginning of the month there's my birthday and then by the end there's the official start of summer on Memorial Day. It's just the greatest month out of the year, honestly. I've discovered quite a bit of new things this month and I'm excited to share my favorites with you!

May Favorites

Netflix Favorites

Somm: Into the Bottle - A documentary about wine...is there anything else that screams "Lexi watch this?" No. If you know too much about wine comme moi, or even if you know nothing you should watch this movie. It's crazy how much detail goes into every bottle of wine that is produced. More than anything it's an art form and French Champagne is a Monet.

Food Favorites

Sriracha Triscuits - Do you remember Hot Fries or was that just a New Jersey suburban craze? Well if you do remember those bad boys, these tastes EXACTLY THE SAME except with half the chemicals (I think). I usually am not a fan of the fiber taste of Triscuits but when I saw these at the grocery store I knew I had to give them a try and I'm so happy I did. Spread a little Laughing Cow wedge on one and you'll probably drop dead of utter bliss.

Vinho Verde - I usually reserve my warmer months strictly for rosé sipping, but since my recent discovery of Vinho Verde I think I can make an exception. I went for a Gazela which is almost light green in color (hence the name) and so crisp it's like biting into a juicy green apple. Mix it with a little Sprite for a wine spritzer!

App Favorites

Venmo - Okay college me could have seriously used this app. You know how you go out to eat with friends and you cover the tab because they'll "pay you back?" Well with this app they will actually be forced to follow through! You can link your bank account or credit/debit card so that transactions to your friends are that much easier. My coworker used it for a bachelorette party and it worked out perfectly because each bridesmaid could pay her back right away with just the tap of a button. You can even use it for rent/utility bills with your roommate! So convenient.

DuoLingo - Nous savons que je parle français, and that is in large thanks to this app. I can practice everyday for 15 minutes and it helps immensely. This app is also how I'm learning Italian and Russian! It's a great tool for those who want to first learn a language or brush up on their skills. There are so many languages to choose from and if you are going on vacation abroad I suggest learning some basic language skills using this app! You can even learn flirtation phrases which is how I plan to land my soon-to-be French husband.

Let me know your May favorites in the comments below!

Sunday, May 29, 2016

About the Blogger

I'm baaaaaaack! With the holiday weekend here I finally have enough time on my hands to crank out a bunch of quality content for ya. ;) I know I promised a bunch of new posts and then went missing for a few weeks, but I am back in action I SWEAR! I have a lot of ideas my fingers are itching to write but in the meantime I thought I would do a little "get to know me" post to satisfy your needs.

About the Blogger

1. What is your middle name? Kathleen! Alexandra Kathleen...if that doesn't scream royalty I don't know what does. *cough* marry me Prince Harry *cough*

2. What was your favorite subject in school? I always loved computer class! Or history I'm such a nerd.

3. Favorite drink? Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc, Diet Coke, non-fat cappuccinos

4. What's your favorite song at the moment? Perfect by One Direction. Now, always, and forever.

5. What would you name your children? Audrey or Jacqueline for a girl, Jack or Frank for a boy.

6. Do you play any sports? I played softball and rugby in high school, but now my only sport is drinking an entire bottle of wine in one sitting.

7. Favorite book? To Kill a Mockingbird

8. Favorite color? Pink

9. Favorite animal? A fox!

10. Signature scent? For day, Oh Lola! by Marc Jacobs. For night, Black Opium by YSL.

11. Favorite holiday? Halloween

12. What's the last thing you bought? A card for someone

13. Have you been out of the country? Yes a bunch. Last time was Paris :(

14. Do you speak any other languages? French and I am learning Italian and Russian!

15. Any siblings? My big brother Daniel

16. Favorite store? Nordstrom...hands down.

17. Favorite restaurant? Panzano in Downtown Denver

18. Last time you cried? Yesterday I was watching an astronaut documentary hahahaha

19. Favorite blog? We Wore What

20. Favorite movie? American: Breakfast at Tiffany's; French: Les Intouchables (it will make you cry; Cartoon: Hercules

21. Favorite TV show? The Walking Dead, Gossip Girl, Mad Men, LOST

22. PC or Mac? Mac. Hands down.

23. What phone do you have? Gold iPhone 6

24. How tall are you? 5'9" aka Cher Horowitz envies me

25. Celebrity crush? HAH um Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, Bradley Cooper, Sam Claflin, Ben Affleck

Monday, April 4, 2016

Business Lunch Spotlight

Sorry I've been MIA with my posts lately! Between work, packing, and trying to have a social life, I haven't had time to come up with ideas and write down some solid posts. I promise that will change and I will be sure to get back in action!

Working downtown again means my options for lunch are astronomical. If I'm craving sushi, a burrito, or even a nice, juicy hamburger -- downtown has it all. With only an hour to spare I have to make sure that the places I go will not only serve delicious food, but get it to me in a timely manner! In these posts I'll be sharing some of my favorite lunch spots in Denver...and maybe even other cities if I'm on a business trip!

Spotlight: 5280 Burger Bar

Business Lunch Spotlight

If there's one thing I love, it's food in eggroll form. Hence I went with the cheeseburger eggrolls which were just as amazing as they sound. The dipping sauce they came with was like Big Mac sauce mixed with fancy French mustard...aka a win-win all around.

Cheeseburger Eggrolls

The best part of business lunches? Going out with your coworkers! That way if someone gets something you want to try you can always steal a bite. Two of my coworkers decided to go with the "I Can't Decide" which gave them two big sliders of the regular burgers to try! A perfect option for those who (like me) look at a menu and go "I WANT IT ALL!"

Sliders of the Vail Valley and the Durango Burgers

The burgers here were SO good and I will definitely be coming back. There's so much to choose from that I feel like I need to keep going until I try them all. Plus I'm mad at myself for not getting one of their milkshakes because they have a little ice cream parlor in the restaurant! Talk about adorable.

Fried Cheese Burger

Let me know some of your favorite lunch spots in the comments below!

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Wine and Cupcake Pairings

We all know I'm sommelier of sorts (not) and one of my favorite things to do in my spare time is try and pair my favorite wines with my favorite foods. It can be tricky at times (does ANYTHING pair well with sushi?) but most of the time something clicks and the result is amazing. In this post I want to share with you some of my top pairings with my favorite dessert EVER -- cupcakes! Picture credit will be given at the bottom of each photo because I am no professional photographer when it comes to dessert. Happy tasting!