Trends, Schmends-I never gave up on you, Merlot

January 21, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

I’ll admit it. I have fallen victim to many a trend, especially in my 20s. The wishy-washy years where you virtually swing from trend to trend. If I could have all of the money back that I spent on clothes worn once, I could have a lovely wine “closet.” (Yes, no cellar for this Texan, […]

Hip, Hip, Rosé!

January 14, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

This week has left me pummeled by the cedar pollen. My taste buds are crying for some relief. Fortunately, I did get one good wine-tasting in before my ability to discern anything took a dive. Thanks to the fine folks of Central Market for showcasing a lovely little Rosé on Wednesday-Chateau L’Ermitage. Priced at around […]

Let’s Get it Started

January 10, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

This past weekend, I started 2012 off right. By “right,” I mean with two fabulous women at a winery on a warm winter day. We ventured out to Driftwood Winery to get some quality time and take a moment to sit back and catch our collective breath after the chaos of the holidays. If you […]

My Christmas List

December 8, 2011.Reading time 1 minute.

Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, this is worth the read. Our family has never put a big emphasis on gifts, even less as we got older. We wanted to avoid the stress of the mall, the “I have to find SOMETHING” wastes of money, the financial burden. But maybe, we still were getting it wrong. […]

Monday Wines-A Spanish Treasure

November 21, 2011.Reading time 1 minute.

Tonight’s scramble of a dinner turned into a tasty meal with the help of a delightful wine-The Spanish Quarter has a Chardonnay-Albarino blend that paired really well with my play on Chicken Piccata. Bright and fruity, floral and round, it was a good balance with the dish. I had to come up with something quick, since […]

The Top 100 Wines of 2011 | Wine Spectator

November 18, 2011.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Wine Spectator is giving free access to their website through November 27th. Check out the favorites and browse at your leisure (huh? what is that?) The Top 100 Wines of 2011 | Wine Spectator.

Change of Seasons

November 8, 2011.Reading time 2 minutes.

If you live here in Central Texas, you are getting your first whispers of Autumn. We have had a few chilly mornings and have broken out the jackets, on occasion anyway. If you live up north, you are in full fire mode. You have already shoveled your way out of the house and, more than […]

If Eve Tempted Adam with an Apple…

September 28, 2011.Reading time 1 minute.

what could she do with a good hard cider? I have tried and enjoyed a few hard ciders, but usually think that one is enough. They are just a little too sweet for me. But, I have now tasted Original Sin. And I loved it. Light, refreshing, appley effervescence. I was as intrigued by the story […]

OSHA approved

September 21, 2011.Reading time 2 minutes.

Lunch break. Many of you are thinking…Huh? What is that? I am usually loading the dishwasher, refereeing the patrons, and julienning tonight’s veggies while grabbing bites of last night’s cold leftovers or the crusts of P&J. That is “lunch.” But I would encourage you to take the term “break” literally. Sit down, enjoy your salad, catch […]