Stay at home mom, lover of wine
One 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 MoreIn film, the Director’s Cut refers to a version of the film that best reflects the vision of the Director. It is the best representation of what he or she was trying to create. The Coppola family was seen on the big screen long before it was found on the wine shelf. That doesn’t mean they are new to wine. […]
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 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 More“I love it when a plan comes together.” If you are an 80’s kid, you surely recognize that as the catchphrase of John “Hannibal” Smith, fearless leader of the A-team. Oh, you thought I meant the Punic Carthaginian military commander? Well, if he liked wine I guess he would be proud. For future reference, you […]
Read MoreWe had been trying to decorate our tree all week, but my husband was late every night. If your home is like mine and you have littles, you know the delicate balance with food and fatigue in the school-night witching hours. If decorating the tree is going to be joyous and celebratory, it is best […]
Read MoreThere is a reason that this event sells out every year. This year marked the 12th annual Big Reds and Bubbles sponsored by the Wine and Food Foundation, but it was my first time to attend. It won’t be the last. Held at the historic Driskill hotel, this event exudes every bit of refinement and […]
Read MoreI probably don’t have to tell you that doing a cleanse is NOT conducive to wine writing. Three weeks without wine means that I was not the only thing drying out. My apologies for being quiet as of late. Just when I was ready to open some wine and dine on grains, I was delayed […]
Read MoreThere have been a few moments in life that I have surprised myself with my own strength. Hiking the Na Pali coast, natural childbirth (x2), and the Dr. Junger Clean Gut diet that I have been doing for the past 14 days. No coffee, alcohol, grains, sugar, fruit, or fun. I resisted pizza (x2), cut an […]
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