Winter Warm Up Weekend @ Mallow Run Winery

Matt and I always enjoy a good excuse to visit our favorite winery! This weekend (both Saturday AND Sunday) Mallow Run is having one of their Winter Warm Up Weekends with warm-you-up-good homemade soup and bread from Scholars Inn and wine, of course! Perfect way to spend a chilly weekend!

During Normal Tasting Room Hours:

Noon-6pm, daily

Winter Warm-up Weekends @ Mallow Run Winery

Homemade soup and warm bread

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 10-11

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 24-25

Don't let the cold winter give you the blahs. Grab a seat by the cozy fire and enjoy homemade soup and warm Scholar's Inn bread paired with your favorite wine from Noon-6pm both days.

Jan. 10-11- Baked Potato Soup in bread bowl

Jan. 24-25- Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

Michigan Weekend of Fun!

Been a little quiet on the blogging front this past weekend. The husband and I managed to sneak away for a Couples Weekend with a few friends at a cottage right off of Lake Michigan. Had a blast! A little rainy and chilly for my taste but had a marvelous time none-the-less!



Took a little detour on our 6-hour road trip to a winery we saw signs for on the highway (Fenn Valley Winery). Ended up finding an amazing Port that we couldn't live without! Anything with hints of nutmeg and chocolate has my a-okay!



Also met the official winery kitty - Pinot Meow!

Found out that Michigan doesn't have "fancy things" like nacho cheese dip for your breadsticks at Pizza Hut. :) Our waitress gave us that line, "We don't have fancy things like that...," when we asked for it. Chuckle.





After navigating some pretty hilly and muddy DIRT roads, we finally came to the cottage in all it's cozy, comfy glory!





Made dinner for all our friends that first night...had Flank Steak with Lime Marinade, Grilled Corn with Chili Powder and Lime, and Carmelized Grilled Fruit - all Martha Stewart recipes, of course!



Ventured out the second day to a few more wineries and happened upon the great Fox Barn full of apple, asparagus, wine and cherry goodness. Ever heard of Cherry BBQ Sauce?! It is freakin' delicious!

Also dined in at the scrumptious La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in downtown Hart Michigan and took the scenic tour around Silver Lake where my husband proposed to me nearly 5 years ago!





The rain let up long enough to enjoy some great evening campfires complete with smores! During one lag in the rainy weather the men took quick jaunt out to the beach to test the waters. Luckily I "forgot" my bathing suit so I was unable to see what frigid Lake Michigan water feels like in 50ish degree weather...darn. :)




Stretched out our legs a little before our long journey back home by starting off the third day in Pentwater. Perused the marvelous The Bitchen Kitchen and came home with all sorts of goodies!



Hopefully this weekend becomes a yearly tradition!

Dog Days of Summer @ Mallow Run Winery!

Mallow Run Winery is having their Annual "Dog Days" event - how exciting! I always love it when the fur family can get involved in events like this.

When does this great event take place you ask?! It's this weekend, August 2-3 from Noon-6pm, their lovable black lab, Cooper, will be in attendance and all leashed doggy pals are invited!

So come out for a great nice of live music, $10 dog washes (with proceeds going to raise funds for ARPO), hot dogs, bratwurst, chips & salsa and dessert! And the fun doesn't stop there! There will also be an outside tasting bar (no doggies in the tasting room).

And if you are looking for a doggy pal - there will adorable, adoptable animals on hand!

Receive a free doggie gift by bringing in a much needed item as requested by the shelters....

* Used blankets, towels, sheets
* Quality puppy and kitten food (Purina, Iams, Science Diet)
* Cat litter
* Kong toys
* Paper towels
* Bleach and laundry detergent
* Leashes
* Dog collars
* New and used dog crates
* Chew Toys

A portion of the day's food and wine sales will be donated to local organizations including ARPO, the Morgan County Humane Society, and the Humane Society of Johnson County.