Bougie Black Brother

End of year best and worst TV shows 2017

Alicia and I sit down and go through or best and worst TV shows of the year. We had some amazing TV series that the streaming services created and we really had a great time binge watching these series.  Unlike the theatrical movie releases, TV really created some serious well worth watching series. Some of these shows were international some were from smaller known creators.

 

Sandeman Ruby Porto

Tasting Notes:
Brilliant red ruby in colour, with clean aromas of red fruits, plums and strawberries, Sandeman Porto Ruby has full rich flavours and is very well balanced. Rich, round, balanced in the mouth, with overt flavours of fresh plums and red fruits.

Store and Serve Advices:
The bottle should be kept upright, protected from light and humidity, at a constant temperature of 16ºC-18ºC. It is ready for drinking and does not require decanting. Serve between 14ºC-16ºC. Once open, it should be consumed within 4 weeks.

Reviews and Awards:
. 86 points in CellarTracker;    
. 85 points in Stephen Tanzer;
. 84 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Food Pairing:
Traditionally matched with full flavoured and creamy cheeses, Sandeman Porto Ruby combines well with chocolate desserts and fruit pies.

Trumps racism, conspiracy theories and Celebrity politics

This episode the team steps into the current debate (Or is it) about Trump being a racist based on his comments about Black countries being shithole countries. We dive into the possiblity of more celebrity politicians and if this will be the new normal.  Once again the conspiracies fly when we talk about Hawaii, fire and fury and other hilarious political shenanigans. 

The Big Sick

With this episode Alicia wanted me to take the time and watch a movie that I was avoiding based on the sappiness of this love story. But because of the Golden Globe nominations, this critically acclaimed movie based on the comedian's real life, was something we had to see in order to compare the nominees on the list or what actors or actresses should have been nominated.

Kumail is a Pakistani comic who meets an American graduate student named Emily at one of his stand-up shows. As their relationship blossoms, he soon becomes worried about what his traditional Muslim parents will think of her. When Emily suddenly comes down with an illness that leaves her in a coma, Kumail finds himself developing a bond with her deeply concerned mother and father

End of year best and worst Movies 2017

Alicia and I sit down and go through or best and worst movies of the year.  This time we have our own list and we talk through what we saw was worth seeing and a few honorable mentions as well.  We think this was a really average year but there was absolutely some gems and trash that came out

2017 Bougie Black Brother Music Awards (#2)

Welcome to the three part series of the music awards for the 2017 year.  We have your basic categories and the exceptional categories that we felt had to be added based on the artists contributions for the year.  Go back and reference the reviews for the nominee's or make your own list and ask us why we didn't add your favorite. 

Part two:
Most creative album of the year
Most slept on Album of the Year
Veteran album of the year
Rookie album of the year
West coast album of the year
East  coast album of the year

Jean Claude Debeaune Beaujolais Nouveau 2017

Beaujolais, Burgundy, France- Le Nouveau est arrivée! Bursting with fresh berry notes, this delicious quaffer is fresh, easy-drinking and designed for fun. Perfect for your holiday parties and dinners, it will pair well with appetizers and poultry dishes

2017 Bougie Black Brother Music Awards (#1)

Welcome to the three part series of the music awards for the 2017 year.  We have your basic categories and the exceptional categories that we felt had to be added based on the artists contributions for the year.  Go back and reference the reviews for the nominee's or make your own list and ask us why we didn't add your favorite.

Part One:
Bombass single of the year
Wack/Disappointing album of the year
Best Collaboration of the year
Swag Album of the year
Most Creative Album of the year

The Tax Bill, voting and Elections

The team returns just in time to discuss the Tax Bill that has signed into Law by the Trump.  We talk about the different changes and how we perceive the changes will effect us.   As three different perspectives gather their thoughts (single, married with child, married towards retirement)
​​​​​​​We split off and start talking about voting and why is it so hard for people to vote or vote against morality, ethics and morality.

Anita Borg Institute Grace Hopper Christmas Party 2017

Alicia attended the Anita Borg institute Grace Hopper Christmas party and decided to ask the women there about 2017.  The two questions were.  What was your thoughts about what happen to women and what women did this year?  Also as women what was accomplishments or what was this year like for you personally?  Alicia had plenty of diverse views as well as very personal stories.