Stay at home mom, lover of wine
Spring is a time of transitions. Some are surficial: purging closets, boots to sandals. Some are botanical: bud break, the emergence of a crocus. Some are spiritual: an awakening, a yearning. All around, there is a renewed energy, a pull. All week-long I have felt the need to write, a to-do list of pieces that […]
Read MoreThere are some evenings that just require a little more self-care than others. After a tough conversation with your boss, the day your dog ate your favorite boots, the Monday after Thanksgiving. Or any day with a three-year old tornado. This evening, I needed a little something extra. So while my husband has my daughter out for […]
Read MoreAlthough some would question the political correctness of celebrating Columbus Day, few would argue about the long weekend. And a long weekend means more time to drink wine, especially enjoyable when you have been doing (mostly)dry weeks. We packed this weekend with equal parts productivity and revelry. Here are some fun discoveries. On Wednesday, I […]
Read MoreIn February, I was first introduced to the fabulous Rieslings in the Finger Lakes region when I visited Lamoreaux Landing. In July, the quality was confirmed with a sampling of eight Rieslings which were sent to me by the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance. Last week, I had the opportunity to, once again, participate in a virtual tasting with eight […]
Read MoreEarlier in the summer I received two lovely bottles of wine. And I am not just referring to what was in the bottle. Biltmore Wines have created a simple, subtle bottle with an etching of an American icon, the Biltmore House. The appearance is sleek, the blends irresistible. Biltmore Century White is a beautifully balanced […]
Read MoreWine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance. ~Benjamin Franklin Things have been a crazy here lately, so posts have taken a back seat. They are always a little crazy… okay… a lot crazy, but this month has been a rough one. I spent May with sick children, house guests, […]
Read MoreIf you reside in the Austin area, you may have heard some squealing a couple of weeks ago. It may or may not have been coupled with some jumping up and down. I got my first samples. Somehow, it felt like validation for me and I was super excited. A big thanks to Folsom & Associates […]
Read MoreIf you are a SAHM or a parent, you will not be surprised to read that my plans for Wednesday’s Taste and Play were interrupted. Shocking, I know. But when your sweet boy wakes up from his nap with a fever of 102 just as your guests arrive, that happens. Fortunately, all the moms and my sister, […]
Read MoreLast Thursday, my better half was hosting a networking event at his office and I was in charge of selecting wines. We were serving sushi from “How Do You Roll” (YUM!) and we hit 90 degrees that day, so I opted for two whites and a red. Back in November, I did a piece called Change […]
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