Stay at home mom, lover of wine
I’ve sat down to write many times over the last five months, unsure of where to begin. The changes around here have led to unexpected understandings. Those understandings, new peace. That peace, challenged by change. I’ve missed my time here. I’ve missed the time to delve into wine discoveries, mid-week jaunts to the Hill Country, […]
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As media, I get invited to some pretty fantastic events around Austin. I don’t receive compensation other than the yummy food and drink. Here are a few I recently attended: Last Thursday, The Wine and Food Foundation held Toast of Texas, an event honoring the wines featured in Jessica Dupuy’s list of the best wines […]
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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” When I was first asked the question, I apparently thought “a Queen” was something you could apply for and I’d be a nurse on the side. Then I moved on to a teacher or a “beautician.” That term gives a hint as to my age. But […]
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Napa has Stag’s Leap which brings to mind images of strength and grace. Rutherford is the home of Frog’s Leap, a moniker chosen as John Williams leapt out on his own from the aforementioned winery. We’ve all seen a frog leap. Here in the Texas Hill Country, we have Armadillo’s Leap. You’ve never seen an […]
Read MoreSummer to fall, winter to spring. While the calendar gives us a definitive line, the weather doesn’t always obey the equinox. One bleeds into the next, hints of change and temperatures tease. Depending on who you ask, this winter has been divine. I wish we’d seen more of a chill. I found myself reaching for […]
Read MoreRefine (v) : to remove the unwanted substances in (something) : to improve (something) by making small changes Define (v) : to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.) : to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely Last night was about defining, refining, and redefining Texas wine. It was about what we’ve learned in […]
Read MoreWhen the blue beckons, one must answer. If you have not experienced the sea of bluebonnets in the spring in Texas, put it on your bucket list. This year was truly spectacular. We discovered the ultimate spot a few years ago when we were camping at LCRA’s Muleshoe Bend. I have kept it quiet as […]
Read MoreThis past weekend, we kicked off Spring Break with a camping trip to Enchanted Rock. It was a plan that originated nearly a year ago, apparently the required lead-time for a spot over this crowded weekend. Our friends and neighbors made the reservation, we divided meal responsibilities, and we headed west. On the menu for […]
Read MoreSo, it’s Texas Tuesday, but I am a bit congested thanks to our favorite winter visitor, cedar pollen. I didn’t want to open anything special so I am simply offering an idea for a very last-minute gift. I always like to give Texas wine because so many people just don’t know what they’re missing. Even […]
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