Stay at home mom, lover of wine
The truth is there is room for both of you. Two wineries, nine bottles, one blend, four finished products. Argentinean wines were the stars around here last week. I participated in a virtual tasting with Santiago Achaval of Achaval-Ferrer and several others. I also opened a few single varietal wines from Rutini Wines. In this two-part […]
Read MoreIt is a Biblical saying meaning that I have more than enough for my needs. It is appropriate imagery for wine writing, is it not? At this time of year if feels especially poignant. As we enter into Thanksgiving week, as we are bombarded by imagery of those in unthinkable situations, we are reminded of […]
Read MoreInvariably someone would bring it up. In the hours just before curfew, after a few Bartles and Jaymes or cans of Busch. It might be a gossipy girl wanting a chance to passively spill the proverbial beans. Rarely, a love-struck guy wanting info on the out-of-his-league Chemistry partner. Or even the Math League honor roll student […]
Read MoreNearly two decades ago, a film set in the Tuscan countryside provided my first wine-related epiphany. Not through her teenage prattle or any life-changing plot, but through one scene in particular. The rich golden rays on a rustic table, wildflowers and clinking glasses, laughter and debate beneath the branches. I remember so clearly thinking: THAT. […]
Read MoreSometimes I have products I want to share that have nothing to do with wine. Some are samples, some are finds, all are current obsessions. Ok maybe not full-fledged obsessions, but they certainly tickle my fancy. Evan Healy Face Products I already loved the mask, a recommendation from a friend, so when they were sampling the […]
Read MoreI had been once before. My parents and I weaved and wandered through Umbria to the hills of Tuscany. It was the year 2000. They carefully planned our route to highlight loves from their previous visit. Assisi, Montepulciano, to Montalcino. We nibbled on Ricciarelli as we combed the cobbled streets. Although we visited a few […]
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 MoreOne 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 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 […]
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