Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Enjoy Your Own ‘March Madness’ At A Pinot's Palette Addison Painting And Wine Class!


From mid-March until the start of April, 'March Madness’ will, yet again, sweep across the Nation as millions of Americans hunker down in front of the tv to root for their teams.

Whether you’re into college basketball or not, we’d love to see you this month for some much-needed “you” time!

Come in with your friends for a creative ‘Girls’ Night Out' while your other half watches the games. It’s always fun to reconnect with friends, and doing so in a fun and artistic environment is fabulous!

Come in with your significant other and paint for a unique ‘Date Night’ before or after his team plays; He’s been sitting in front of that screen a lot lately and it’s time for a night to reconnect and do something that YOU want to do!


No matter who you share the experience of a painting and wine class with, you’re sure to have a blast as you paint, drink, and have a lot of fun getting in touch with your inner-artist at Pinot’s Palette

Check out some of our upcoming classes that would make for a great Girls’ Night Out or Date Night!

(*You can view our FULL calendar at the bottom of the page to see all of the fabulous events, taking place this March!)





*** Fun Girls’ Night Out Classes ***

March 15th ‘Bluebonnet’

Painted Illuminated Wine Bottle Class!

A great addition to any Texas decor! Give one as a gift

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/424263




March 19th ‘Paris I The Rain’

Customize this LONG painting to match your favorite room in your house. Whether it be a different colored umbrella or different style of dress, this is your time to make it your own!

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/413243




March 22nd ‘Familiar Beauty’

Sometimes we forget to notice how beautiful and poetic ordinary objects are. This painting will not only encourage you to celebrate the familiar, everyday things in your life, but will also be lots of fun to paint while you sip on your favorite wine.

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/422485




March 28th ‘Life Is What You Bake It’

Bake up this adorable painting for your kitchen!

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/424275






*** Date Nights At Pinot’s Palette ***

March 19th ’Starry Night Over Dallas'

The stars at night are big and bright over Dallas, Texas! This reimagined Van Gogh classic is sure to delight everybody who loves the Big D!

*This would be an EXTRA-SPECIAL Date Night idea...

We are headed to TopGolf! This will be painted on a smaller (11x14) canvas and will include 1 hour of free (!) golf immediately following the painting! NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED IN, but will be available for purchase. Everyone in attendance will need a reservation.

We'll paint from 6:30-8:00 PM and golf from 8:00-9:00 PM. Can't wait to see you out there!

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/426800




***If you and your date LOVE anything ‘Dallas’ Themed, we’re offering another class on

March 28th, titled, ‘Dallas IN Sunlight’.

The Dallas skyline is one of the most beautiful in the world. This 10 x 30" painting shows it off at its best and brightest!

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/416898




March 25th ’Spring Finches’

Bright, bold spring colors, and sweet little love birds will brighten your day.

*Enjoy creating these two love birds on individual canvases, OR make it a 2-canvas date night painting and each of you can paint half!

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/423132




March 26th ‘Monet’s Wonderland’

If you want a painting that’s 1. Recognizable, 2.Stunning to look at, and 3. Would look fabulous as a large 2-canvas piece of art when hung together, THIS is it!

A beautiful spin off of a Monet Impressionistic painting, inspired by his water lily garden in Giverny, France.

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/413228




March 27th ‘Moonlit Wave’

Allow crashing waves to transport you to far away places, as the full moon guides you on your journey.

*If you’re looking for a painting that you guy is sure to love, one of our many pieces with a wave is always a great choice! The beach-themed artwork, as well as ones with dramatic waves then to be some of our male customers’ favorites!

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/413226






***AND KEEP IN MIND our ‘Family Days’!

Bring the whole crew in to paint and have fun, reconnecting and enjoying some time together in a creative space.

March 22nd ‘Ocean Adventure’

Kids will love this fun, colorful ocean scene almost as much as they’ll love personalizing it with their names!

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/422485 




March 29th ‘Dinosaurs In The Mist’

Take a step back through time, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, in this misty landscape.

https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/424270 



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5290 Belt Line Road, Suite 122B
Addison, TX 75254

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Pinot’s Palette Addison’s Tips To Throwing The Ultimate Mardi Gras Party!

Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and is the start of ‘Lent’; In many areas, Mardi Gras has evolved into a week-long festival.
This year, Mardi Gras takes place on Tuesday, February 25th!
Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, we’re here to share some information about this interesting celebration; We’d also like to suggest some ideas for throwing a fabulous Mardi Gras Party for those of you out there who enjoy any reason to celebrate!
Check out these ideas, gather your loved ones together, and have a blast at your Mardi Gras event this February 25th! 
MASKS
You can’t have a Mardi Gras party without the star of the show: The Mask!
Check out some ideas for making your own:
*No Sew: No Sew
*Pipe Cleaner Mask: Pipe Cleaner Mask

*Printable Mardi Masks: Printable Mardi Masks

*Lace Masquerade Mask: Lace Masquerade Mask

*Handprint Masks the kids will love: Handprint Masks

***Let your guests decorate a mask when they arrive at your party. This is a great way to get them talking and creating and best of all: everyone will have a mask! 
BEADS
Equally as important as the Masks are the beads for the celebration. 
*Check out this large package of beads that comes with some temporary tattoos, too! Fun for all of your guests! 
Put them on, give them out, wear them loud and proud! 
All you need to kick your cake up a notch is a mask topper, which is actually very easy to make! Simply buy a blank mask on your next trip to the craft store, customize it to your liking, and glue skewers to it so it stands up straight. 
For such a simple project, it really packs a big punch on your dessert table. Mask Cake Toppers

Mardi Gras Photo Booth Props

No party is complete without a themed photo booth! Get your guests to strike a pose in Mardi Gras party mode with these festive props. Photobooth Decorations





DECOR
Speaking of Photo Booths, hang up some purple, gold, and green mylar streamers and BOOM! You’ve just created a visually-appealing backdrop for your guests to take memorable photos like you see in the picture on the left.
**These can be found on www.OrientalTrading.com. Click here: Mardi Gras Decorations
*** THE FOOD ***
You and your guests can also have some fun in the kitchen on Mardi Gras. Make traditional Fat Tuesday or Creole cuisines like a king cake or Louisiana jambalaya. Prepare a dish such as spicy seafood gumbo that will take several hours to make but will allow you to spend quality time with your guests. Red beans and rice will serve as a nice side and try pralines as a sweet option. 
These cinnamon-frosted cupcakes are delicious and *so* adorbs. This simple recipe will leave all your guests wanting more. Mardi Gras Cupcakes
What better way to serve a large group than with an authentic NOLA slow cooker recipe! Simply add all ingredients, let stew for four hours, and voila — dinner is served! Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
Light and fluffy with a coating of powdered sugar, it doesn’t get much better for desserts that beignets. Take advantage of this traditional New Orleans pastry and whip some up to eat, ASAP! 
THE MARDI GRAS KING CAKE
Let’s not forget the ever important and very traditional King Cake made of a rich, brioche dough and a wide array of fillings, such as cinnamon, chocolate, and cream cheese. But the rainbow magic is found in the glaze and sprinkles, which are usually gold, green, and purple. Even the colors of the icing (and royal colors of Mardi Gras) have a deeper meaning. Gold represents power, green is associated with faith, and purple illustrates justice. King cake is baked without a center, like your average Bundt cake, except buried inside the batter is a tiny, plastic baby figurine.*
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE PLASTIC BABY INSIDE THE CAKE?
Well, there are two theories. Some believe the plastic baby is symbolism of Baby Jesus because of the religious connection to King's Day. Others, however, believe the popular New Orleans lore, which suggests that an elaborate cake was served with a bean or ring placed inside during the commemoration of the king's ball in colonial Louisiana. Whoever found the bean or trinket in his or her slice of cake would be crowned the king or queen of the balls leading up to the lavish finale on Mardi Gras.*
Rather than a bean or expensive ring, the plastic effigy is mostly used today as an emblem of good luck. Though as history would have it, the lucky individual who scores the piece of king cake with the baby inside is said to gain favor, and they're also tasked with hosting duties and bringing their own king cake for next year's revelry.*
*Thanks to By Michelle Darrisaw and Southern Living Magazine for the great article!
***FESTIVE DRINKS***
How yummy does this Mardi Gras-rita look? To get the drink’s layered look, use pomegranate, mango, and lime-flavored marg mixes. Yep, it’s as easy as that. 
Fat Tuesday is the perfect excuse to try out a Jell-O shot recipe. Cake-flavored vodka gives a king cake taste, making these the perfect Mardi Gras shot. They’ll have your guests feeling like they’re partying on the streets of New Orleans. 
This green-and-purple cocktail may be inspired by a super-villain, but it’s the stuff of Mardi Gras DREAMS. The rim is lined with sugar that’s been dyed purple with food coloring, while the drink itself is made with Midori sour, rum, vodka, and simple syrup.



— Check out these 16 Purple, Green, + Yellow cocktails: Mardi Gras Cocktails

***GAMES***

Gold Coin Treasure Hunt
Design three Treasure Chests (cardboard boxes – one painted gold, one green, one purple) and fill them with costume jewelry, play money and candy gold coins. Hide the boxes throughout your party space and write three sets of clever clues (bonus points for rhyming!). Divide your guests into gold, green and purple teams and give each the first of their set of clues. Solving it will lead each team to its next clue and so on. First pair to find their treasure chest wins bragging rights!

Mardi Gras Musical Chairs

This party game isn’t just for elementary school carnivals! Set up chairs (one chair less than the number of players) and play the Mardi Gras tunes (Zydeco and swing bands are excellent choices). Assign someone to start and stop the music and let the crazy fun begin.
Find the Baby (Again)
If you’re serving King Cake, ask the guest who finds the “baby” in his or her slice to hide it in the party room. The hider can encourage party guests with hints of “you’re getting hotter” and “colder, colder!” to lead party guests to finding that baby a second time.
Games need prizes, so reward your winners with fun Mardi Gras trinkets such as gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins; feather boas; gold, green and purple strings of beads; mini bottles of favorite Mardi Gras spirits such as rum (age-appropriate, of course); and costume crowns.



***The History Of Mardi Gras*** 

It’s a tradition that dates back thousands of years to Pagan celebrations of Spring and fertility, including the raucous Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia. 
When Christianity arrived in Rome, religious leaders decided to incorporate these popular local traditions into the new faith, an easier task than abolishing them altogether. As a result, the excess and debauchery of the Mardi Gras season became an introduction to Lent which is the 40 days of fasting and penance between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday.
Along with Christianity, Mardi Gras spread from Rome to other European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and England.
Mardi is the French word for Tuesday, and gras means “fat.” In France, the day before Ash Wednesday came to be known as Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday.” 
"Traditionally, in the days leading up to Lent, merrymakers would binge on all the rich, fatty foods—meat, eggs, milk, lard, cheese—that remained in their homes, in anticipation of several weeks of eating only fish and different types of fasting.
The first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when French explorers Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and Sieur de Bienville landed near present-day New Orleans, Louisiana. They held a small celebration and dubbed their landing spot Point du Mardi Gras.”  
Through the decades that followed, New Orleans and other French settlements began celebrating the holiday with street parties, masked balls, and extraordinary dinners. However, when the Spanish took control of New Orleans, they abolished these rowdy rituals (*the bans remained in force until Louisiana became a U.S. state in 1812).
On Mardi Gras in 1827, a group of students donned colorful costumes and danced through the streets of New Orleans, emulating the revelry they’d observed while visiting Paris. Ten years later, the first recorded New Orleans Mardi Gras parade took place, a tradition that continues to this day.
"In 1857, a secret society of New Orleans businessmen called the Mistick Krewe of Comus organized a torch-lit Mardi Gras procession with marching bands and rolling floats, setting the tone for future public celebrations in the city. 
Since then, krewes have remained a fixture of the Carnival scene throughout Louisiana. Other lasting customs include throwing beads and other trinkets, wearing masks, decorating floats and eating King Cake.” 
[Note: Detailed quotations taken from History.com]
We hope you have enjoyed this! Be sure to check out our latest class calendar:  https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/events

PINOT'S PALETTE - ADDISON

5290 Belt Line Road, Suite 122B
Addison, TX 75254
469.248.6347

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Pinot's Palette Addison Winter Comfort Foods

Deliciously Comforting Recipes To Get You Through The Cold Winter Nights!

For many of us, the chilly weather means cute scarves and gloves, bundling up in our coats, and maybe drinking some hot coffee, tea, or cocoa; Embracing the cold weather and appreciating all that’s good about it is an easy thing to do this time of year, and the warm and comforting meals that come along with this weather is on the top of the list of reasons to like the winter.

From soups and chili's to pastas, pot pies, and mashed potatoes, this season calls for all the best in warm and comforting dishes and we’ve got the recipes for you!

Check them out, give them a try, and watch your family's faces light up from the soothing flavors and heartiness of these delicious meals.
Enjoy! 
-- The Best Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Homemade chicken pot pie with flaky pie crust and creamy chicken pot pie filling.  Classic comfort food!
-- Steak Tip Mashed Potato Bake
Basically anything with mashed potatoes is comfort food in our opinion, but the tasty addition of seared steak tips really takes this dish to the next level. 
-- Lemon Chicken Piccata
You won’t believe how quick and simple this is with ingredients you already have on hand! Serve with pasta and you’re set!
-- Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti
The only thing better than chicken parmesan or baked ziti is not having to decide between the two. This is comfort food at its finest.
-- Homemade Spicy Ramen With Tofu
If you’re looking for something to soothe that winter cold, this ramen is savory, spicy, and as comforting as a warm blanket. 
*If tofu isn’t your thing you can add in the meat of your choice to make it just right for your tastebuds! 
-- White Chicken Chili
Flavorful White Chicken Chili made with hearty beans, tender chicken, and a rich and creamy broth. It’s a great alternative to traditional beef chili and makes for a super satisfying dinner! If you’re lucky to have any left it will make great leftovers for lunch the next day too!
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AND MORE!

Comfort food can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter their special diet. From vegan and gluten-free to paleo, keto, and more, we’ve found some scrumptious-looking recipes for you and your loved ones to try, ASAP!
((Keto, Gluten-Free, Paleo))

Cinnamon Rolls
These keto cinnamon rolls are a miracle in a pan. Not only do they contain no sugar, gluten, or grains, they are also paleo-friendly and easy to make!

((Slow Cooker))

Mac and Cheese
Load up your slow cooker with pasta, cheeses, butter, milk, and spices, and a few hours later, you’ll be in comfort-food heaven.

((Paleo))

Chicken Pad Thai

Who doesn’t love Pad Thai? This popular dish combines sweet and spicy flavors into a delectable combination that is sure to satisfy even the most critical of taste buds. The best part is that its low carb and paleo-friendly! 

((Vegan, Gluten-Free))

This Roasted Carrot Soup is healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with roasted carrots, onion, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk! Easy and delicious!

((Paleo, Whole 30))

Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs 

Kick-off the year right with these healthy Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs. This curry chicken recipe is so good, and it’s a Whole30 dinner recipe that makes incredible leftovers.

((Gluten-Free))

Roasted spaghetti squash with sausage-tomato sauce recipe
This simple spaghetti squash recipe with meat tomato sauce is a great everyday low carb meal for the entire family. Enjoy! 


((Whole30, Paleo))

Shepherd’s Pie Bowls
*This recipe makes this dish as an easy meal prep recipe, great for the workweek.

((Vegetarian))

Mushroom Stroganoff

Balance cozy carbs with nourishing vegetables in this mushroom stroganoff and you get the best of both worlds.

*This recipe can easily be made dairy-free and vegan!


((Keto))

Keto cheesy chicken spaghetti squash

Spaghetti squash is the perfect gluten-free alternative to regular pasta — far more nutrients, way less carbohydrates. Delicious creamy mozzarella and parmesan join forces with garlic and chicken to make squash truly keto, cheesier and yummier than ever before!

((Gluten-Free))

Cauliflower cream and sun-dried tomato risotto recipe
This creamy cauliflower and sun-dried tomato risotto isn’t just gluten-free — it’s healthier than your traditional risotto.


((Keto, Paleo, Whole 30))

Dairy-Free Swedish Meatballs
These meatballs are easy, family-friendly, and they store really well!
Have an Adult or Kid’s Birthday, Anniversary, a Team Building Event, or just want to host a Private Party (and maybe serve a few of these yummy recipes above)? Visit our Private Events or Mobile Events (we bring the studio to you!) pages.
Don’t forget to check out our NEW calendar: https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/events/february
See you soon!

PINOT'S PALETTE - ADDISON


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