Monthly Archives: April 2014

“That Little Voice In Your Head Is Your Biggest Roadblock To success:” A TDQ Q&A With STLTO’s Sarah Liberatore

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Sarah Liberator, founder of STLTO wine.

This week, we sit down and open up a bottle with wine entrepreneur Sarah Liberatore, founder of STLTO. Sarah spoke with us about how crazy everybody thought she was when she got into the wine biz, who her biggest influences are and the joys and rewards of owning your own wine company. Here is this week’s TDQ Q&A with Sarah Liberatore:

The Daily Quarterly: What made you want to be in the wine business?
Sarah Liberatore: I was lucky to grow up in the food and wine industry.  From a young age, I travelled to incredible wine expos in Europe. Being immersed in the European wine culture with so many passionate winemakers sealed the deal for me. I knew I wanted to spend my life working with wine.

TDQ: Who was your favorite entrepreneur growing up?
SL: That’s a tough question. I was madly in love with the Spice Girls and their entrepreneurial spirit. I also remember watching Oprah Winfrey with my Mom and was intrigued by Oprah’s ability to build brands, stories etc.

TDQ: For those not yet familiar with your company, tell us about STLTO…
SL: A couple of years ago, at the age of 22, I created a wine brand called STLTO that appeals to women’s taste, packaging and philanthropic sensibilities. The wines are made from start to finish by women in Abruzzo, Italy at my family’s winery.

Sophisticated, Timeless, Lavish Trendy and Outstanding – Just like the amazing women in my life. From the vineyard and cellar to administration and production, STLTO is an all-woman run operation and we celebrate women with my brand by marrying Italy’s best assets – wine and fashion!

The response to my story and the wine has been rewarding and I am so honored that the US market appreciates what I am doing. The support from total strangers especially from females has been overwhelming and humbling. I’ve made friends across the United States. This is something that I will not forget. I plan on meeting each and every one to thank these people personally. It amazes me every time I receive messages, letters and photographs of women drinking the wine together.

TDQ: You founded the company while in your early 20s. Did people think you were crazy starting such an ambitious undertaking as winemaking?
SL: Everyone thought I was crazy, including my parents!
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TDQ Investigates: Does Lorde Really, Secretly Want To Be Royal?

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Lorde: Queen Bee?

In this installment of “What in the Hell is Wrong With Music Lyrics Today,” we examine teen sensation Lorde and her hit song, “Royals.”

Lorde herself has said she was inspired to write the song after seeing a photo of Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame “third baseman” George “Brett” in an old issue of, I don’t know, National Geographic or something. (Commie Pinko rag, by the way)

But the only mention of anywhere in the lyrics is when she talks about “diamonds,” and the only mention of any sort of geography is when she mentions her torn up town. Just how inspiring could this photo have really been, then?

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Lorde: Royal?

Lorde also goes on to say how she has no interest in being a royal, that she and her pals, they’re fine where they come from, and yet the chorus tells a different story: Continue reading →

“I Get To Taste A Little Piece Of Heaven Everyday:” A TDQ Q&A With Offenbacher Gourmet Fudge Founder Kelly Dixon

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Kelly Dixon from Offenbacher Gourmet Fudge allegedly brought some fudge by the The Daily Quarterly offices but all *this* caption writer saw was an empty tin and some crumbs.

This week, we destroyed our diet and spoke to Kelly Dixon, owner and founder of Offenbacher Gourmet Fudge. Kelly spoke with us about founding the company using her mother’s fudge recipe, the best part of running a fudge company and how the internet has impacted her fudge business. Here is this week’s TDQ Q&A with Offenbacher Gourmet Fudge’s Kelly Dixon:

The Daily Quarterly: How did you get into the fudge business?

Kelly Dixon: My epiphany, one that I had right after my mother passed away to continue making her fudge, was reignited after I meet a girl who’s passion was and still is for chocolate.

TDQ: What was your favorite chocolate treat growing up?

KD: Of course it was my mother’s fudge, which is now our Original Recipe.

TDQ: For people not familiar with it, tell us about Offenbacher Gourmet Fudge.

KD: Offenbacher is a well known fudge company based in Pearland, Texas, just south of Houston. Our customers vary from movie stars to soccer moms and everyone in between.

TDQ: What product is your best seller?

KD: Our 32pc Keepsake Tin of our Original Recipe is our top seller.

TDQ: Is fudge an item that sells pretty much year-round, or is there peak fudge selling season?

KD: Just like chocolate, fudge can be enjoyed year-round.
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TDQ Investigates: How Can Carrie Underwood’s Songs Hate Men So Much When She’s Married To A Hockey Player?

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Carrie Underwood protesters argue their case to police at a recent event. Rumor has it that after hearing some Underwood lyrics the allegedly philandering officer joined the protest.

In this, our second editorial exposing the lousy lyrics of today’s music, we examine Carrie Underwood’s not-so-subtle man bashing in some of her songs.

Now, by and large, we love Carrie Underwood. She is far and away our favorite Grammy-winning vegan American Idol winner from Oklahoma. But we fear it’s obvious that she wouldn’t like us, what with us being men and all.

Because it’s clear in her lyrics that she has progressively gotten more violent in her feelings on men who done her wrong. She’s gone from taking baseball bats to headlights and slashing tires to deciding not to wake up her abusive father so a tornado can flatten their home with her old man passed out drunk on the couch, to finally conspiring with the other woman to kill a cheating husband.

Not since the Dixie Chicks, those anti-America, anti-patriot Texans brought us the song “Goodbye Earl” a decade ago has offing a husband been so catchy.

But with the lyrics

“Two months ago his wife called the number on his phone
Turns out he’d been lying to both of them for oh so long
They decided then he’d never get away with doing this to them
Two black Cadillacs waiting for the right time, right time”

…Underwood has shown what her songs are capable of. Continue reading →

Funnyman And “Seinfeld” Robbery Victim John Pinette Dies At 50

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John Pinette, right, as seen in a deleted scene from RECOiL where he played the role of a mobster, Little John, who was in debt to crime lord Vincent Parker.

Pittsburgh—Comedian John Pinette, known for his self-deprecating humor and jabs at his own weight, was found dead in a hotel room Saturday afternoon. He was 50.

Pinette’s character was the victim of a carjacking in the series finale of “Seinfeld,” leading the main characters of the classic sitcom to get arrested and go to jail for violating the Good Samaritan Law.

Pinette also appeared on shows like “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose,” “ALF,” “Vinnie and Bobby,” and had numerous comedy specials.

On the big screen, Pinette appeared in such films as “Duets,” “The Punisher,” “RECOiL” and “Junior.”

A native of Boston, Pinette had reportedly been suffering from heart and liver disease. Continue reading →