Why Does Motherhood Involve So Much Freaking Paperwork?
The paperwork pile-up has gotten so bad that I have visions of “Hoarders” filming from our yard.
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The paperwork pile-up has gotten so bad that I have visions of “Hoarders” filming from our yard.
Labor Day weekend is filled with sunshine, family and friends. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall and school, which as a mother, makes me smile.
Big House Wines is located in Monterey County in California. Big House stands for…you guessed it: The Big House!
I love springtime; but let’s face it, it is exhausting.Between spring cleaning, switching around the closet wardrobes, taxes, gardening and trying to decide about summer camps for the kids, moms everywhere need a little down time.Down time as in, sit in the sunshine and sip on wine! The Purple Wine Company has two great sippers […]
As the weather begins to warm up in the spring, I turn to zesty, crisp Sauvignon Blanc wine to sip on out in the sun.
The JUSTIN Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles in California is a delicious cabernet with a nice, rounded finish.It is smooth and supple, making this an excellent cabernet wine to pair with food. The Paso Robles region is one of California’s oldest wine growing regions but has expanded considerably over the last ten years. The […]
Sauvignon Blanc has been increasing in popularity over the last few years.
One of the perks of attending school to become a Sommelier is having the opportunity to try so many different wines from all over the world.Last week we began our study of French wines, starting with the Alsace region. The Alsace region of France is right on the border of Germany and is mostly known […]
The Zinfandel grape has been grown in California for 150 years.
Finding a decent, inexpensive Pinot Noir is not easy. Believe me, I have tried plenty.Many inexpensive Pinot Noir wines are too fruity and don’t have those earthy undertones that I love so much. For me, a Pinot needs to be medium-bodied, smooth, and earthy with a slight spicy kick at the finish.One of my favorite […]
I absolutely love trying new wines and then of course sharing them with you.I recently had the most delicious Italian blend at my favorite wine bar: 2007 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre. It was so delectable that I went out and bought another bottle at BevMo just so I could drink more and write about it.The […]
As we approach the holiday season, I start to explore, purchase and of course taste new wines.I especially enjoy sharing great wine discoveries this time of year. Tis’ the season for family and friend get-togethers! My favorite gift to bring over to the hostess of a party is a bottle of wine. It’s a nice […]