Stay at home mom, lover of wine
Two weeks from tonight, I will be touring the world with about 500 other food and wine lovers in Austin at the 12th annual Tour de Vin. The event, held at the W hotel features domestic and international wines paired with bites from of Austin’s best chefs. The Wine and Food Foundation knows how to throw […]
Read MoreYesterday was #Cabernetday in the wine writer’s world. And as a way to support those impacted by last week’s earthquake, we were encouraged to open and highlight some of the world’s best Cabernets, those made in Napa County. I’ve admitted before my frugality in all areas. I have no problem splurging here and there but I […]
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I sent my baby to Kindergarten on Monday. I sent my little girl to Kindergarten. I sent THIS little bundle of love to Kindergarten. How is that possible? It was a blink ago, I promise. It’s not that she is really “gone,” obviously, but it is the first of many steps…
In my preteen years, we spent hours playing the game MASH. We fantasized about Ferraris, mansions in Malibu, and our passionate relationship traveling the world with Simon Le Bon. We let the spiral of fate determine our career path and number of children. Gratefully, my life looks very little like the best or worst of […]
Read MoreIt was one part Survivor, two parts American Idol. Throw in a little Top Chef, a splash of Amazing Race, and a dash of The Bachelor and you have the Wine Bloggers Conference 2014. I returned nearly a week ago, and although I have yet to process fully, as I was reflecting on the weekend, […]
Read MoreTomorrow is the day! I’m so excited to be heading out to Santa Barbara county to meet and learn from some of the top wine writers. But, I’ve got to say, I’ve been feeling a little out of my league. So what is a girl to do? Well, some training, of course. And how does […]
Read MoreThis was a banner weekend in our household. We introduced our children to the wonders of Star Wars. I wish I could’ve captured my son’s face better last night, wide-eyed wonder, a glow stick light saber. Completely enthralled, completely happy. A parenting high-point, for sure. Of course, we had to continue with a little teaser of Empire today. […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been to the wine country in Northern California, you’ve likely driven along the Silverado Trail in Napa or up Highway 12 in Sonoma. You’ve probably recognized many of the names as ones you’ve seen on store shelves, interspersed with new names, smaller producers. But if you head further north, beyond the Russian River […]
Read MoreWe all know what you’re supposed to do when life hands you lemons. And when life hands you a 40 year old vineyard, you make wine. When Scott and Martha Stinson were looking for a place to retire, they came upon the property which boasts an eighteenth century farmhouse and 12 acres of vines. Scott’s background […]
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