Stay at home mom, lover of wine
The fine folks at Wine and Food Foundation of Texas (WFFT) aren’t going to let a silly thing like weather get in the way of a good time. Despite the drizzle and cool temperatures, some of the top Texas winemakers and epicureans came out to enjoy the Inaugural Toast and Roast Event at Rancho Cuernavaca. During the first […]
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 MoreI’d heard the buzz about Scandal and the ensuing buzz from wine-drinking Scandal watchers but I’d never watched. Until last October when I was hit with the proverbial blessing in disguise. Yes, if you are a mom, you can’t call in sick, but you can spend the day in bed if it gets that bad. […]
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 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 […]
Read More“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Which, for many of us, also means one of the busiest times of the year. So, even though I’m up to my eyeballs in holiday crazy…I mean, cheer…it is Texas Tuesday which now means a post about Texas wine. This makes three weeks in a row and […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to stocking your wine fridge, or cellar if you’re lucky, you can and should do so with several things in mind. You have those special occasion bottles and the duplicates for comparative purposes. You have the obscure blend you found at your favorite store and the ones you picked up at the […]
Read MoreThis morning I heard the news that we lost a woman of incredible valor. I’ve absorbed her words, envied her confidence, and admired the grace with which she conducted herself. I had intended to share some news today, but it somehow felt inappropriate. And then I read this quote shared on Oprah Winfrey’s site. She […]
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