Stay at home mom, lover of wine
This is the time of the year when I most miss my childhood home. Glossed and changing leaves, tips curled, blanket the path and create a quilt of color. The air, sweetened and chilled, hangs with a bit more weight. Bins of Macintosh line the path to the pumpkin patch and cider doughnuts punctuate most […]
Read MoreI have a tendency to hold on to things. A letter (ok, 20) from high school, jeans that MIGHT fit again (cough, cough), and wine. In some circumstances it can be a good thing. After all, the fashion from middle school is coming back around. In others, well, what can I say…I’m sentimental. When it comes to […]
Read MoreSchool’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 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 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 MoreIt was nearly two years ago when I first delved into the wines of Ribera del Duero at the Drink Ribera campaign here in Austin. I was completely impressed with the diversity and quality for the price point. That remains. The more I try, the more I want. So when the people of Gregory White […]
Read MoreSo, it’s Texas Tuesday, but I am a bit congested thanks to our favorite winter visitor, cedar pollen. I didn’t want to open anything special so I am simply offering an idea for a very last-minute gift. I always like to give Texas wine because so many people just don’t know what they’re missing. Even […]
Read MoreI haven’t been doing a lot of “inspired” cooking lately. Instead it has been more like, “what can I quickly throw together that is nutritious, easy, and can sit?” Between playground and homework, dishes and Legos, dinner needs to be made. Inspired cooking happens when you have the time, minimal distractions, and the impetus to […]
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