Stay at home mom, lover of wine
I guess you could say this story began nearly a year ago. Our trek to Colorado started in the early morning hours, before the sun rose. By the time we arrived in Llano, the first light was beginning to show. The countryside was awakening as we rounded a turn and I remembered why I love mornings. […]
Read MoreOn the last Tuesday of every month, the Texas Wine and Food Consortium hosts a good old-fashioned duel. While there may not be a definitive winner, there is definitely a good time had by all. Gusto Tastings Sommeliers, Daniel Kelada and Oscar Montes-Iga choose a grape and draw a line between producers from all over […]
Read MoreSunday afternoon I had the pleasure of volunteering with the Wine and Food Foundation at Cowboys and Gauchos. These people know how to put on a fabulous event. Picture flamenco dancers, fire pits, clinking glasses, and smiling faces and you kind of get an idea of the day. The event was held out at the Salt […]
Read MoreThis month a new online magazine launches which aims at promoting the Texas wine industry, Texas Wine and Trail. I was honored to be asked to contribute and my first piece is now available on their site. When I was approached about doing a piece in November, I began brainstorming about something I could do […]
Read MoreAt the end of the year, WordPress sent me a summary of my year. Sort of a year in review for the writer. How many visitors, which posts were the most viewed, et cetera. They invite you to share the information with your readers. At first, I thought, “How Silly. That is like Justin Bieber releasing […]
Read MoreI could tell you about a few of my picks for the holiday season, and I probably will at some point. But I thought it would be a little more interesting to hear from those who know just a little more about Texas wines than I do. I elicited help from three fabulous Texas wine makers to tell you which […]
Read MoreLast night was the Texas Wine Twitter chat featuring three lovely wines and Chef Josh Watkins of The Carillon Restaurant here in Austin (see pairings below). I will be making that Celery root and apple soup with Duchman Viognier soon. Because we have been in full combat mode, fighting a nasty respiratory virus, I had […]
Read MoreOn our way to Colorado, we stopped at McPherson Winery in Lubbock, Texas and loaded up. Truly. Our truck was p-a-c-k-e-d and yet I still found room for over a case of wine. Priorities, right? Before visiting, I had tried the Tre Colore and the Viognier, both of which I really enjoyed. I knew I would like his wine, I […]
Read More…just about to get on the road again. Sorry for the lack of writing as of late. I am currently in Colorado on our first family camping trip. Having a great time thus far, and wanted to throw out a few highlights at the mid-way point. On the way north and were able to stop […]
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