Stay at home mom, lover of wine
I 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 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 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 MoreGrapefruit, peach, salmon: whichever shade of pink, rosé is fabulous all year around. Whatever you’re serving, there is a hue for you. Those were the major takeaways from a recent Wines of Provence lunch held at Arro here in Austin which featured wines chosen by Master Sommelier Craig Collins. And I enjoyed every drop of […]
Read MoreFriday’s focus in Austin will be on ghoulish get-ups and ill-fitting replicas forged out of cheap fabric. Yes, Halloween is legendary here, and it brings thousands downtown. But Saturday will bring a shift in focus: high fashion, original performances, and thrill-seeking legends in the form of F1 parties. We have become accustomed to the big events here. […]
Read MoreThe sky was not all that was pouring in Austin on Thursday night. The 12th annual Tour de Vin sponsored by The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas at The W Hotel in Austin. Guests enjoyed dozens of wines and food from some of Austin’s finest restaurants. Navigating this much yum in one evening can be challenging. It […]
Read MoreIt isn’t often that a restaurant experience hits every note. That may not be fair to say. We don’t go out often, so there aren’t many opportunities to impress. But to ease the pain of another calendar year, we decided to hit a restaurant I’ve long been eyeing. The Odd Duck began as a food […]
Read MoreTwo 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 MoreI may have a cure for the Texas Hill Country drought. It requires wine, food, wonderful people, and a great deal of planning, but if we work together, I think we can pull this off. So far, I am two for two on the Wine event:Torrential rainstorm ratio. Last month, after the Dry Creek event, I […]
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