ashni, Author at Autostraddle

Uncommon Pairings

Uncommon Pairings: Chilled Red Wines for Early Autumn

Chilled reds are the perfect companion this time of year. They feel like leaves changing and light sweaters and playfully sticking your toes under someone’s butt to warm up.

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Sep 30, 2023

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Uncommon Pairings: What Wine You Should Drink Based on Your Star Sign

Geminis, at their best, are adaptable, playful, and great in group settings — like sparkling wines!

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Aug 23, 2023

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Slime Lovers, It’s Our Time: Okra Season Is Here

Okra’s a summer veggie, sometimes called lady’s fingers (gay).

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Aug 8, 2023

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Uncommon Pairings: Natural Wine, Explained

These days, it seems like every small plates wine bar I enter has at least one natural wine on its list, if not a dedicated section of just natural wines.

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Jul 19, 2023

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Uncommon Pairings: So Your Wine Tastes Bad

Here are some things to look for when deciding if your wine has gone bad.

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Jun 28, 2023

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Interview With My Ex: MR

“I, too, was a hedonist. I think we still are.”

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Jun 22, 2023

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Uncommon Pairings: Labels Can Be Good, Actually

I usually prefer lower-ABV wines during daytime hours or anytime I want something that’s an easy sipper. IMO the higher-ABV stuff works well for candlelit dinners and nighttime flirting, but…

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May 17, 2023

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