Stay at home mom, lover of wine
Nothing throws a wrench in your plans quite like a flu invasion. In a week that was filled with obligations, appointments, and celebrations, it could not have come at a worse time. But we did what you have to do. We canceled, improvised, and scaled back to try to make it work. On Monday, my […]
Read MoreI wish you could smell my kitchen right now. Scratch that, I wish you could smell my whole house right now. By now, no matter where you live, you’ve likely heard of Franklin BBQ. If you haven’t seen the press, maybe you’ve seen the Chase credit card commercial. The local joint has reached cult-like status and, in order to […]
Read More…or what I’ve been drinking this week. I don’t shop this weekend. But I do enjoy wine, so I thought I’d share my own version of “Black Friday.” The only wines I could think of that begin with a K are either bigger producers or ones that I haven’t had in while so forgive the […]
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At this time of year, many of us are rushing around, trying to decide on the perfect appetizer,on table settings and decor, and pairing wines that will fit the budget but still impress our guests. And some are trying to figure out where they will get their next meal. Or how…
There was a time when a meatless meal would be cause for a mini-revolt. But I’ve gotten better at creating delicious, satisfying vegan meals and my husband’s gotten better about not complaining. Less meat is just better for your health and the environment. It’s a win-win. Less is more. There was a time when my day […]
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When you think of winemaking, do you picture a large modern facility or a cave, a press, and a barrel? When you think of Tempranillo, do you think of fresh, bright fruit or rich layers of leather and spice? And when you think of Spanish wines, which of these descriptions come…
A few weeks ago I told you about a South African Pinotage that I blew my socks off. It was my first piece for Wine Savvy so you may have missed it but the experience whet my appetite for South African wines. This past Sunday, Wines of South Africa held a Braai and wine tasting to […]
Read MoreAnd if your tolerance is like mine these days, in more ways than one. This is the time of year when there is one event after the other. The calendar is getting crowded, overlapping even, and I need to pick and choose. There are a few events coming up in the next month that are worth […]
Read MoreIn the wine-loving Social Media world, today is #Merlotme day. A day set apart to honor the movie-maligned grape. I’ve always been a fan. This piece, written almost two years ago, was part of my personal assertion that I would not be dissuaded. Shortly after, Gundlach Bundschu produced one of the best wine videos I’ve […]
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