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5 Trails Winery

A couple weeks ago I went to the 5 Trails winery in Paxton. Paxton has been known for their Ole’s Cafe restaurant, but I believe 5 Trails is carving their name into the town. Not only does the winery make some of their own wine, but they also brew three different kinds of beer. Similar to other wineries they have a few of the same wines such as Edelweiss and Briana. However, my choice of wine to bring home is their dessert wine called Smooch.

One thing that is unique about this winery are their three Artistian wines they carry. 5 Trails has three wines they make that feature art on the labels. I think it’s great when small businesses showcase and support other local or small businesses, or in this case an emerging artist.

Another unique thing about 5 Trails is the pizza they serve every first and third Saturday of the month. I had the chicken pizza; I enjoyed it so much, I had to take some home so I could enjoy the leftovers the next day.

5 Trails Winery is a great place in a small town to meet up with some friends and spend a few hours enjoying each others company. The owner is very friendly and can definitely get a smile out of his guests. I plan to go back soon, especially for another bottle of wine and delicious pizza.

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Lincoln beats Guinness record

Lincoln continues to amaze me, not just what the city has, but the inspiring and hard working individuals that make up the city. I am always proud to tell everyone that my hometown is Lincoln, Nebraska.

Check out the below story from Yahoo on a group from Lincoln that set the Guinness World Record of largest structure made of wooden logs and the amount used.

Lincoln Log Building

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Feather River Vineyard

Last Saturday, I took a trip to North Platte to visit the Feather River Vineyard. I wish it would have been summer so I could see more green during my visit, but the wines I got to taste made up for not seeing the green. I tried 5 different kinds of wine; my favorite was the La Crescent wine. La Crescent is a sweet white wine that I recommend trying if you go to Feather River.

Feather River has a beautiful patio; sitting in one of their rocking chairs could make drinking wine feel as if you are drinking at home. I intend to go back this summer when it is greener so I can get a stamp for my Nebraska Winery Passport. Plan your trip to Feather River today, but if you can’t make it you can order bottles of wine from to be delivered. Check out their website at: http://www.feather-river.com/ for more information.

I am going to block out time on my calendar for their BBQ Barrel event that they host at the end of the summer. When I get more information on the BBQ Barrel event I will share that with everyone, because it sounds like something no one should miss.

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National AG Day

Today is National Ag Day. I feel blessed to be able to grow up in Nebraska have grandparents and other family members who are farmers. It breaks my heart when I see other people who make fun of farmers and down grade them with negative sayings. However, at the same time I pray for those individuals that want to crack up jokes. They should realize if it wasn’t for farmers plowing the fields, planting seeds and feeding cattle; then they would not have the food on their plate that they are about to enjoy.

Take the time to thank a farmer that you know and appreciate all the hard work they do every day!

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Graduation and Wedding Season

Graduation and wedding season is quickly approaching. If you would like a video made of photos/videos for the special event, please contact. I have made them in the past and I only charge $25 for it. You will get one DVD video, each additional DVD is $5. I do need a 3 week notice from when you want the video to be mailed to you.

Please call me: 402-560-4656 or email me: bburket2@huskers.unl.edu

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Stewie’s

One of my favorite places to go to on Friday nights in Sidney is Stewie’s. For a smaller town, it amazes me how packed the bar will be on a Friday night. The music is always loud enough that it reminds me of being in a bar in Lincoln. The staff and especially Stewie himself are extremely friendly and definitely work their ends off to get you a drink as fast as you can pay for it. So, if you ever find yourself in Sidney, Nebraska on a Friday night then get to Stewie’s and have a drink with me!

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Sam and Louie’s

I am a pizza lover and the past couple of years I have grown to love Sam and Louie’s pizza. It is a small pizza chain that started in Omaha, but has continued to grow. I respect the company for helping smaller communities in Nebraska to grow by placing restaurants in other Nebraska towns and not just Omaha and Lincoln. I moved to Sidney, Nebraska a few months ago and I was like a kid in a candy shop when I saw there was a location in town.

The pizza is thin crusted, which helps you taste more of the sauce and toppings and not a lot of bread. One of my other favorite things to get is their cheese bread with spinach dip. I love how the environment of the restaurant feels like you are in a pizzeria and not just any kind of food restaurant. Just like the downtown Sidney and downtown Lincoln location I think the brick gives the environment more vibes of feeling like you are in an old fashioned style pizzeria.

Sam and Louie’s can be found in these towns across Nebraska: Alliance, Beatrice, Blair, Bellevue, Elkhorn, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, Seward and Sidney. Next time you are in one of these towns, I recommend you look up directions to Sam and Louie’s and go have a great slice of pizza for lunch or dinner.

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Lenita’s Fight

One of my friends that I used to work with found out a few months that she had a brain tumor and had to undergo surgery to get it removed. At the age of 24, she is one of the strongest persons I know. She is from Crawford, Nebraska and continues to live life to the fullest. I believe she has been a true reflection of not letting anything get to you, just take life as it comes and fight through the obstacles at hand.

Lenita has always walked the miles for everyone in her life, because she really does care. Now she is asking for a little to cover her medical expenses. I encourage all my supporters to help her out and share Lenita’s story with everyone you know, so others out there with the same story can be heard and a cure for cancer can be found.

Visit Lenita’s site to donate right now: http://www.giveforward.com/lenitasfight

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Mac’s Creek Winery and Vineyards

Oh happy Friday, it’s a great night and I am enjoying a night at home with some in my glass that I got from Mac’s Creek Winery and Vineyards in Lexington, NE. I visited the winery back at the end of August and enjoyed my short visit.

Something that was different about this winery was how the vineyards came all the way up to their back deck. The green vineyards right next to their light tan building is beautiful. I believe it is a great place for a date, whether it is a first dance or a 25th wedding anniversary date, it is well worth the drive to Lexington.

I want to make a trip back to Mac’s this summer and enjoy an afternoon of sitting on their deck and drinking a few glasses of wine and I hope everyone reading this post will decide to join me as well!

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