Happy Friday ladies!

Thanks to everyone who wrote and shared their whackiest wine and food pairings. We all have a lot of new combos to try this weekend. Congrats to Marilyn who won with her pick of S'mores and yellow tail Shiraz in plastic cups - enjoyed around a campfire. How very summery!

Here in Toronto, it's been a soggy summer and everyone is getting fed up with the weather. (Not to mention our garbage strike going into its sixth week). Personally, I don't mind the lack of heat but I do miss the sunshine.

My heart goes out to my daugher, Liv, who is at an overnight YWCA camp up on Georgian Bay. She's heading into week two and I bet her cabin and clothes are pretty damp. And the bugs sure do love this wet weather.

How's the weather in your neck of the woods -- and, more importantly, has it affected your summer plans? Write and tell me. Are you a hot and steamy summer lover or are you just fine with the cooler, rainy days?

Til next time, Kathryn

I was so pleased when [yellow tail] wines contacted me about this offer because their Shiraz and Merlot wines are two of my favorite picks for hostess gifts when I get together with my girlfriends and other families.

Ok, enough with the personal banter. I know you just want to know what (and how) you can win. Here goes.

The winemaker has created its own customized version of Monopoly and to celebrate they are giving away a copy (a collector's item worth $60).

What do you have to do to win? Write and tell me how you play by your rules with your whackiest wine and food pairing.

Talk to you soon, Kathryn