Stay at home mom, lover of wine
School’s…out…for summer! Somehow I tried to believe that I, too, was now “off.” I have to admit: I’ve been a little casual about cleaning and a little last-minute lazy in the kitchen. But aren’t I allowed? I always try to keep it simple, even more so now. Throw something on the grill (or let my husband). Turn […]
Read MoreNearly two decades ago, a film set in the Tuscan countryside provided my first wine-related epiphany. Not through her teenage prattle or any life-changing plot, but through one scene in particular. The rich golden rays on a rustic table, wildflowers and clinking glasses, laughter and debate beneath the branches. I remember so clearly thinking: THAT. […]
Read MoreYou’ve been invited to a BBQ or a picnic this weekend with 20 of your closest acquaintances. You know them, but not well enough to know their taste in wine. Do they drink wine? Are they REALLY into wine? You want something nice, but not too nice. Interesting, but approachable. Something that goes with a wide variety of […]
Read MoreI don’t mean to brag, but I have been given the title of the “Salad Queen.” I know, you’re jealous. I am sure it is not exclusive, so no need to panic. You, too, can be given that accolade by your significant other. In all seriousness, I love to make salads. I don’t plan in advance […]
Read MoreOne thing that is consistent about Texas weather is its inconsistency. Fifty degree swings in 24 hours are not unheard of. In fact the week before Spring Break we had freezing temperatures, the weekend it began we hit the seventies, the second weekend was chilly and raining. Another consistent for Spring break is daily […]
Read MoreI met my husband at the end of 2001. We casually dated over the holidays; neither of us were looking for a relationship. So when February 14th was approaching, I decided to diffuse it rather than cause either of us unnecessary stress. ” I am not one to buy into the mass marketing commercialism of holidays. […]
Read MoreWhat is it about bubbles? Is it the anticipation? The way they reflect the light with swirling colors? Perhaps it is the challenge of blowing the biggest bubble or the chase as they float out of reach. Children of all ages can easily become absorbed in the magic on a sunny afternoon. That doesn’t change in […]
Read MoreWe all have our favorite stores, or if you are like me, you have favorite stores for different types of shopping. I like one store for staples, another for grass-fed beef, yet another for when I need a combination of staples and epicurean novelties. When it comes to grocery stores for choosing wines, my favorite […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to stocking your wine fridge, or cellar if you’re lucky, you can and should do so with several things in mind. You have those special occasion bottles and the duplicates for comparative purposes. You have the obscure blend you found at your favorite store and the ones you picked up at the […]
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