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		<title><![CDATA[ Countdown to Cinco de Mayo ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Cowboy Countdown to Cinco de Mayo
Five cowboy-approved taco recipes to celebrate with
Ole! This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo! We&amp;#39;ve been counting down on our Facebook page with five cowboy-approved taco recipes that will be sure to please this Cinco de Mayo or any other taco night of the year.&amp;nbsp;
Here are our top five picks:&amp;nbsp;
1.&amp;nbsp;Chicken Tacos &amp;amp; Salsa Fresca, from Smitten Kitchen (pictured right)
2.&amp;nbsp;Tacos Al Pastor &amp;amp; Pineapple Salsa Recipe, from Food Republic
3. Spicy Lamb Tacos, from Wine Spectator
4.&amp;nbsp;Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos, from Bon Appetit
5.&amp;nbsp;Bacon, Cheese and Jalape&amp;ntilde;o Tacos, from Food &amp;amp; Wine Magazine

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		<category><![CDATA[ Food ]]></category>
		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Chelsea Duran)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 18:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ On the Road: Austin Food & Wine Festival ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Purple Cowboy On the Road: Austin, TX
Gearing up for the Austin Food &amp;amp; Wine Festival
Next week, Purple Cowboy Wines and Cowgirl Sisterhood wines will be poured at the Austin Food &amp;amp; Wine Festival, April 26-28. Renowned chefs, including&amp;nbsp;Marcus Samuelson, Tim Love&amp;nbsp;and Graham Elliot&amp;nbsp;will be at the Festival sharing their expertise in cooking demos and seminars spanning three days.&amp;nbsp;
For food lovers, Austin is &amp;quot;heaven.&amp;quot; We&amp;#39;ve been looking forward to eating and drinking in Austin for months! From brisket to tacos, Mexican martinis to queso - we plan on exploring as many of Austin&amp;#39;s &amp;nbsp;establishments as our waistlines will allow. Check out the list of places we plan on stopping by in this Wine Sisterhood blog post.&amp;nbsp;
In honor of our trip to Texas at the end of the month for Austin Food &amp;amp; Wine, &amp;nbsp;we thought we would share one of our favorite Austin treats &amp;ndash; Queso!
Purple Cowboy&amp;rsquo;s CRAZY Queso Dip
Ingredients:&amp;nbsp;
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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Natalie Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:16:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Purple Cowboy Wines Win at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Night Rider Merlot Brings Home the Gold
Purple Cowboy Wines Win at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition
This year, all of the Purple Cowboy Wines won medals at the&amp;nbsp;San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - the largest competition of American wines in the world. The competition is tough, with more than 5,500 entries each year.&amp;nbsp;
In all, six Wine Sisterhood wine brands won awards - including four Gold medals and one Double Gold!
We&amp;#39;re proud to share that all three Purple Cowboy Wines won:&amp;nbsp;
Night Rider Merlot&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash;&amp;nbsp;Gold
Tenacious Red Blend&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Silver
Trail Boss Cabernet Sauvignon&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Bronze

Read about all 13 awards Wine Sisterhood Wine brands brought home on the Wine Sisterhood blog.&amp;nbsp;




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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Chelsea Duran)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:22:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Tough Enough To Wear Pink Celebrated Eighth Anniversary By Hitting $14.5 Million Mark In Funds Raised To Fight Breast Cancer ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/45287</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Tough Enough surpasses $14.5 million mark
How hundreds of volunteers and regional rodeos made it possible
NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Wrangler&amp;reg; Tough Enough To Wear Pink&amp;trade; (TETWP), the grassroots cowboy campaign fighting breast cancer since 2004, celebrated its eighth anniversary this year by surpassing&amp;nbsp; the $14.5 million mark in funds raised since its inception.&amp;nbsp; Hundreds of volunteers and regional rodeos across the U.S. and Canada made this achievement possible.&amp;nbsp; The top 2012 fundraising rodeo events included Cattleman&amp;#39;s Day in Gunnison, Colo, Missoula Stampede, Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo, Minot Y&amp;#39;s Men&amp;#39;s Rodeo, Red Bluff Round-Up and the bell ringer event, Cowboys for Cancer, Las Cruces, NM.
&amp;quot;We were thrilled to announce we surpassed the $14.5 million mark at the Wrangler National Final Rodeo in Las Vegas on Wrangler Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night,&amp;quot; explains Terry Wheatley, who founded the campaign alo... ]]></description>
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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Chelsea Duran)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Packing our pink shirts for the Wrangler NFR ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Packing our pink shirts for the Wrangler NFR
We&amp;rsquo;re gearing up for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas!
We&amp;rsquo;re headed to the rodeo of the year - the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, December 6-15 in Las Vegas. Boss Lady Terry Wheatley will be announcing the new Tough Enough to Wear Pink fundraising total on Tough Enough to Wear Pink night, December 10. This year marks the eighth anniversary of the campaign that has raised more than $12 million!
The 10 days of the Wrangler NFR are incredible. It&amp;rsquo;s exciting to watch the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding qualify for top rankings. Visitors are decked out in their best Wranglers, Justin boots and Resistol hats and hotel marquees are lit up with the names of country music headliners.
	
	Of course, we&amp;rsquo;re happy to wear pink every night at the Wrangler NFR, but be sure to pack your favorite pink shirt for ... ]]></description>
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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Chelsea Duran)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Cast Iron Skillet Brownies ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Cast Iron Skillet Brownies
Easy fixings for a chocolatey fall treat
The seasons are changing and that chill in the air has us ready to fire up our ovens to warm things up with some delicious, piping-hot home-cooked meals. Of course, when supper&amp;rsquo;s over, we&amp;rsquo;re more than ready for something sweet to top it all off.&amp;nbsp;
Look no further than these Cast Iron Skillet Brownies from Simply Food Love. Ooey, gooey, chocolatey goodness baked and served in a trusty cast iron skillet - life just doesn&amp;rsquo;t get any better than this, folks.&amp;nbsp;
Give the recipe below a try. Our pairing recommendation: smooth vanilla ice cream. Mmm, mmm...&amp;nbsp;
INGREDIENTS

	1 cup sugar
	3 large eggs
	1 cup all-purpose flour&amp;nbsp;
	1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder&amp;nbsp;
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
	1/4 cup heavy cream
	8 ounces chocolate chips or coarsely chopped chocolate

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together sug... ]]></description>
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		<author>wi (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:39:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Enter to Win: Hats Off to Tough Enough To Wear Pink ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/44640</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Enter to Win: Hats Off to TETWP
Share why you support breast cancer awareness and you could win&amp;nbsp;
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year marks the eighth anniversary of Tough Enough to Wear Pink, a fundraising campaign for breast cancer research and awareness that we proudly support. We&amp;rsquo;re asking all of our fans to join us in that effort by participating in the Hats Off to Tough Enough to Wear Pink contest.&amp;nbsp;
Just go to the Hats Off to Tough Enough to Wear Pink Facebook Tab, and tell us what Tough Enough to Wear Pink means to you (in 250 words or less). That&amp;rsquo;s all there is to it. Once you do, you&amp;rsquo;re entered to win Tough Enough and Wine Sisterhood goodies. And we&amp;rsquo;ll be giving prizes away weekly so you have several chances to win!
At the end of the contest, there will be on lucky Grand Prize Winner who will win all of those goodies PLUS a Purple Cowboy Gist Silversmith Championship Belt Buckle [$250 value], a $100 Wrangler Gift Certifi... ]]></description>
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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Chelsea Duran)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Countdown to Eighth Tough Enough to Wear Pink Anniversary at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/44409</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Here We Come!
Countdown to Eighth Tough Enough to Wear Pink Anniversary&amp;nbsp;
Watching my grandson play football this weekend, I can&amp;rsquo;t help but be proud to watch the young boys play in their pink socks and pink gloves in support of breast cancer awareness&amp;hellip;.can&amp;rsquo;t miss that October is breast cancer awareness month!
Also proud of the cowboys, cowgirls and most importantly, the rodeo committees, western events and sponsors that have made this western breast cancer campaign so successful.&amp;nbsp; To date, the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign has helped raise over $12 million dollars in funds most of which stayed local to help a host of breast cancer treatment facilities and women&amp;rsquo;s breast cancer support centers.&amp;nbsp;
December, 2012 will mark the eighth anniversary of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign, the grassroots movement that has inspired other sports communities to mount their own TETWP campaigns, spreading a message o... ]]></description>
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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Terry Wheatley)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ How you can support Tough Enough to Wear Pink ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/43791</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cowboy Givin&amp;#39;&amp;nbsp;
How you can support Tough Enough to Wear Pink

Since&amp;nbsp;2008 Purple Cowboy has been a proud supporter of&amp;nbsp;Tough Enough to Wear Pink&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; the western community&amp;rsquo;s breast cancer awareness campaign. Tough Enough to Wear Pink has been raising funds and awareness nationwide and in Canada since 2004, and with the help of people like you has raised over $12 million.
Support Tough Enough to Wear Pink this&amp;nbsp;fall&amp;nbsp;by attending some of these exciting events:&amp;nbsp;
Pendleton Round Up
	Pendleton, OR
	September 12-15
	Show your support for TETWP on September 13
	http://www.pendletonroundup.com/
Minot Y&amp;#39;s Men&amp;#39;s Rodeo-Badlands Circuit Finals
	Minot, ND
	October 4-7
	Show your support for TETWP on October 5
	http://www.minotysmensrodeo.com/
Cowboys For Cancer Research
	Las Cruces, NM
	October 12-14
	Show your support for TETWP on October 12
	http://www.cowboysforcancerresearch.org/

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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Award-winning recipes for your next cookoff ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/43481</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Award-winning chili recipes for your next cookoff
Chili and sides that are worth their weight in beans
A good pot of chili can be like a work of art. It takes time, a little bit of skill and a whole lotta love to make it turn out just right. Ever since the 6th Annual Bocce Chili Cookoff a few weeks ago, we couldn&amp;rsquo;t resist the urge to pull out a few of our favorite recipes and whip up some of our own.
Thinking about organizing your own backyard chili cookoff? Watch the latest video from the Bocce Chili Cookoff for ideas on table arrangements, voting and recipes.&amp;nbsp;
The Wine Sisterhood recently featured this Texas-style (bean-free) chili recipe that we thought our Purple Cowboy fans would also enjoy:&amp;nbsp;
Steak Chili Recipe
Ingredients:

	3 lbs. strip steak
	6 each, dried red chilies:&amp;nbsp;Guajillo,&amp;nbsp;Negro,&amp;nbsp;Mulato,&amp;nbsp;Pasilla,&amp;nbsp;Cascabel,&amp;nbsp;New Mexico,&amp;nbsp;Ancho
	3 corn tortillas
	2 white onions, sliced &amp;frac12; inch thick
	5 cloves garlic
	2 medi... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ Food ]]></category>
		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ The Legend of the Purple Cowboy ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/43285</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Legend of the Purple Cowboy
How Tenacious Red, Trail Boss and Night Rider got their names



The legend of the Purple Cowboy is rooted in the early days of California cattle and wine country. &amp;nbsp;A band of winemaker cowboys created a wine so dark and rich it turned their teeth purple. They became known by one name, the Band of the Purple Cowboys.
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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Not your average cheesecake ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/42979</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Not your average cheesecake recipe
An appetizer that&amp;rsquo;ll be a winner at your next barbecue
Bet you&amp;rsquo;ve never seen a cheesecake quite like this.&amp;nbsp;
Sure, sweet cheesecakes are always nice, but this one takes the cake in a whole new way. This southwestern-inspired appetizer starts with a layer of nachos and is topped with a mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheese and fire-roasted chilis, then baked. Once it comes out of the oven, add a heaping of pico-de-gallo and you&amp;rsquo;ve got yourself a new, crowd-pleasing appetizer.&amp;nbsp;
Bring it to your next barbeque or tailgate, serve with corn chips and enjoy with your favorite bottle of Purple Cowboy.&amp;nbsp;
Ingredients

	1 C. tortilla chips, crushed
	3 T. butter, melted
	2 8-ounce packages cream cheese (softened)
	2 eggs
	1 4-oz can fire roasted diced green chiles
	1 fresh jalapeno, cored, seeded and diced
	4 ounces Colby cheese, shredded
	4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
	1/4 C. sour cream

For topping:
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		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Support Tough Enough To Wear Pink at Upcoming Events ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/42790</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Show your support at upcoming events
A summer full of rodeos, stampedes, barrel races and more!
July is in full swing, and along with the heat come some of our favorite events and festivals! Tough Enough to Wear Pink, our nonprofit partner, is fundraising at a slew of rodeos and races this summer &amp;nbsp;- so mark your calendar if they&amp;rsquo;ll be in your area. Below are some we thought you would enjoy hearing more about:
	
	This year the Calgary Stampede celebrates its 100th anniversary with a 10-day stampede starting tomorrow, July 6, in Alberta, Canada. Take these tips from a veteran stampede volunteer to get the most out of this year&amp;rsquo;s event.
	
	Also celebrating a 100-year anniversary, the California Rodeo Salinas runs from Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22nd. Known as &amp;ldquo;Big Week,&amp;rdquo; this event was once called the Wild West Show and is richly steeped in history. A whopping 50,000 are expected at this year&amp;rsquo;s event to watch the country&amp;rsquo;s top pro... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ General ]]></category>
		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ What does a cowboy summer look like? ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/42593</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ What does a cowboy summer look like?
While away the hours this summer with a few of these ideas

This week marks the &amp;ldquo;official&amp;rdquo; start of summer although it may have already felt like summer started ages ago across most of the West. It&amp;rsquo;s time to take advantage of these longer days.
So what&amp;rsquo;s a good way to while away the extra hours this summer? We&amp;rsquo;ve got a few ideas:
	
	Fire up the grill or fire pit. Mix together that favorite marinade or barbecue recipe and get to work on a summer meal for family and friends cooked just right. If you want to switch it up, try this Asian-inspired marinade recently featured on the Wine Sisterhood blog. Pair your favorite grilled dish with a bottle of Trail Boss Cabernet. The smoky BBQ flavor of grilled meats brings out the ripe plum, cherry and cassis of this dark red.
	
	Dig into dessert al fresco. Now, what&amp;rsquo;s a barbecue without dessert? Shortcakes are a tasty, fresh way to satisfy those sweet cravings. Wine S... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ General ]]></category>
		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:04:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Find out where Purple Cowboy is pouring ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/42394</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Time to Wine in Texas
When and where Purple Cowboy is pouring in the Lone Star State
We&amp;rsquo;ve got a lot going on in Texas in the next few months, and we wanted to let you know where we&amp;rsquo;ll be pouring Purple Cowboy wines.
	
	Did you get a chance to check out Purple Cowboy and Cowgirl Sisterhood at the Austin Food &amp;amp; Wine Festival? Not to worry if you missed it, we&amp;rsquo;ve got photos of all the good eats and drinks while we were in the Lone Star state.
	
	Next month, we&amp;rsquo;ll be at Bottlenotes&amp;rsquo; Around the World in 80 Sips Houston event on Friday, June 8. Join us at Minute Maid Park to taste wines from around the world and many from right here at home. In addition to Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red, we&amp;rsquo;ll introduce you to a number of our other wines including Middle Sister Rebel Red, Middle Sister Sweet &amp;amp; Sassy Moscato, Middle Sister Drama Queen Pinot Grigio, promisQous Red and Monogamy Cabernet.
	
	You&amp;rsquo;ll also have a chance to sip our wines at the... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ travel ]]></category>
		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Win tickets to the Wrangler National Rodeo ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/41955</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Win tickets to THE rodeo!
Enter for a pair of Gold Buckle tickets&amp;nbsp;
We&amp;rsquo;ve got our hands on two Gold Buckle tickets for one night at the 2012 Wrangler National Rodeo, Dec. 6-15 in Las Vegas, and we&amp;rsquo;re giving them away to one lucky fan (and their lucky friend) who signs up for our Wine Sisterhood email newsletter!
	
	The Gold Buckle Challenge winner will not only receive the best seats in the house, but also airfare and lodging courtesy of the Challenge sponsors: Purple Cowboy Wines, Tough Enough to Wear Pink, and ProRodeoLive.com,
	
	To enter the challenge, here&amp;rsquo;s what you have to do:
	
	1. Sign up for the Wine Sisterhood email newsletter with this sign up form between now and Sunday, November 1, 2012.
	
	2. The winner will be drawn on Monday, November 2, 2012. (If you&amp;rsquo;re on the email list, you&amp;rsquo;ll be the first to know who wins).
	
	Signing up for our newsletter will also keep you on top of all the latest news and event invitations from Purpl... ]]></description>
		<category><![CDATA[ General ]]></category>
		<author>winesisterhood@gmail.com (Chelsea Duran)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 18:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Purple Cowboy Wines Ride Into Las Vegas for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Purple Cowboy Rides Into Las Vegas
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Tonight&amp;#39;s a very big night for cowboys and girls: it&amp;#39;s opening night of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Our very own Purple Cowboy wines will be poured at a variety of events as the rodeo world&amp;rsquo;s biggest competition. The action plays out over the next two weeks (Dec. 1-10), culminating in the crowning of the world&amp;rsquo;s top professional cowboys and cowgirls. 
We&amp;#39;re proud that Purple Cowboy is the official wine of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and major sponsor of Tough Enough To Wear Pink, the western community&amp;rsquo;s grassroots breast cancer organization. But maybe you&amp;rsquo;re wondering how that all came about and how Purple Cowboy wines came to be. Cowboys? Wine? Gotta be a story behind that. And there is.
We recently filmed a video at beautiful Cocavin Vineyards in the hills of Paso Robles which will be aired on the Jumbotron of the Thomas &amp;amp; Mack Center at ... ]]></description>
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		<author>mvangrin@canopymanagement.net (Mary Ann Vanfrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:34:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Put a Twibbon On It For Breast Cancer Awareness ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/38305</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Breast Cancer Awareness
Tough Enough to Wear Pink?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pink ribbons are everywhere. Our favorite breast cancer charity, the Wrangler Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign, has launched a new way to wear your pink ribbon of support--on your social media profile pic! It&amp;#39;s called a &amp;quot;twibbon&amp;quot;. Get yours here and share with your family and friends on FB and Twitter.
In 2004, Wrangler Western Wear helped launch the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and to support western community families coping with the disease. Since its inception, TETWP has raised more than $9.75 million across the U.S. and Canada through rodeo fundraising events, proceeds from Wrangler TETWP merchandise and support from Purple Cowboy wines, the official wine sponsor of Tough Enough To Wear Pink and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Wrangler started the twibbon campaign to spread the word about TETWP ... ]]></description>
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		<author>mvangrin@canopymanagement.net (Mary Ann Vangrin)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Purple Cowboy Rides Into New York City ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/34351</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cowboys in New York?

	Purple Cowboy Rides Into New York City

	Cowboys in New York? Yep, Purple Cowboy will be one of the wines featured at the Wine Enthusiast Event on Thursday, May 5th at Avery Fisher Hall at the Lincoln Center in New York City.&amp;nbsp; Want to attend? Check out tickets at www.toastofthetown.com. Boss Lady had to stay back at the ranch but you can learn more about the cowboys from the Wine Sisterhood ladies behind the table - Mary Ann and Natalie.&amp;nbsp; They are fresh from pouring Purple Cowboy at the Pebble Beach Food &amp;amp; Wine Event ....an event I won&amp;#39;t be missing next year!&amp;nbsp;
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		<author>twheatley@canopymanagement.net (Boss Lady)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 20:14:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Cowboy Caviar Super-Simple Recipe ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.purplecowboy.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/33315</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Cowboy Caviar

	Super Simple Recipe
	By Boss Lady

	1 can shoepeg corn, drained; 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 chopped tomato; 1/2 bunch chopped cilantro; 1 bunch green onions; 2 avocados, chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; salt &amp;amp; pepper to taste.

	Mix together red wine vinegar, olive oil and garlic &amp;ndash; Add to all other ingredients and mix well.&amp;nbsp; Serve with chips.

	Recipe compliments of Lindy Dunn &amp;ndash; another member of the Purple Cowboy posse!
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		<author>slombardi@winkability.com (Purple Cowboy)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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