Kelly Hanlin McCormick | The Daily Muse

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An Associate Editor at The Daily Muse, Kelly is a book-reading, tea-drinking, vegetarian-eating momma who will be down-dogging until the end of time. She has designed cell phones, reported to the Pentagon and amassed quite a ridiculous amount of wine knowledge, but prefers to focus her energy on writing, her five pets, and dark chocolate. When she’s not standing on her head, you can find this Midwestern girl playing house in her 100-year-old home and trying new recipes that may or may not work out, aspiring to convince one and all that she is a true domestic goddess at heart. Follow Kelly on Twitter @hanlinmccormick.

Champagne 101

Pop the Cork! Your Pre-NYE Guide to Sparkling Wine

December 26, 2011, 1 Comment

Before you get to NYE, why not learn a little bit about that bubbly you’ll be sipping? Check out our quick guide to what’s in that glass of sparkling wine, plus some trivia to impress your fellow party-goers before the toasting begins.

5 Great Reds from Trader Joe's

Serve, Sip, and Save: 5 Great Red Wines from Trader Joe’s

November 19, 2011, No comments

If you’re looking for a great bottle of wine that won’t break the bank, there’s no better place than Trader Joe’s. Here are our picks for crowd- and budget-pleasing reds to enjoy all season long—plus how and when to serve them.

3 Ways to Escape Office Drama

3 Ways to Escape Office Drama

October 4, 2011, 1 Comment

Ever left the office and realize you haven’t heard one positive comment all day—or week? When gossip, drama, and negativity at the office gets to be too much, here are three easy ways to rise above the riff-raff and keep your head in the game.

Wine 101

Wine 101: How to Buy, Serve, and Drink It

September 9, 2011, No comments

If you don’t know Chateau Montelena from Charles Shaw, don’t panic. Our guide to the essentials will have you looking—and drinking—like a pro before your next dinner party or office event.