Why do you combine milk & onions? This and many other questions of mine were answered this past Saturday by Chef Barry Smith in my first New Earth Farm cooking class. If you haven’t been to one of their cooking classes instructed by some of the best Chefs in Hampton Roads you are missing out. I learned you […]
We all face the same food questions every day.What can I eat that tastes good?What is easy to make?What will everyone like? What will help me lose weight or at least won’t make me gain weight?Since being on my low carb, low sugar and no flour diet I can report that I feel wonderful. I will always miss these highly addictive […]
Cherished memories are made of experiences …I have a new memory to share with you, my daughter Christen and son-in-law Zach’s sixth wedding anniversary wine trip. Mike and I were fortunate enough to be invited as guests on their chauffeur driven wine tour to four wineries and one brewery in Northern Virginia. I still can’t believe that they have been married […]
How to turn an unused space into a wine room.My husband Mike and I turned a 5 x 5 unused elevator shaft into a wine room. If you have an unused space or closet you can too. I’m very fortunate that Mike knows electric and how to build just about anything. It can be a little […]
The Goldilocks of Wine. I went to the Total Wine store yesterday for their free Saturday wine tasting. I’ve been to these before and usually find new wines I like. I don’t blog on every wine I try, only if I find an exceptional one. They were sampling six wines, two whites, one blush and three […]
Smell, Sight & Taste – 3 easy ways to test wine. When you order a bottle of wine at a restaurant and the waiter pours you a sample to taste, do you know how to tell if the wine is good or bad? Here’s what you need to know when testing wine.
Red, White & Blush This is an easy and fun wine game to play at your next 4th of July get together. All you need is 3 wines and 3 cheeses. This is a great way to start off your party. Wine & cheese appetizer pairing game Get three bottles of wine, a red, white, and blush. Decorate them […]
Wine, Walking & Sightseeing in Paris, Germany, Austria & Amsterdam 4 countries, 13 cities in 16 days I want to start this blog by thanking my husband Mike for his months of planning this outstanding European vacation. We saw the sights, tasted the best Bavarian beer ever, and drank some of the most outstanding wines in France, Germany, […]
I’ve been thinking about both lately. Porn is easy to find, heightens your senses, and can be stimulating, but after you have indulged in it you can feel a little bad about yourself. I asked myself why, and I think it’s because porn is fake and it’s an extreme presenting itself as an ordinary reality. I’m talking about
Life is full of stuff you can buy, and most of it you don’t need. Be mindful with every purchase and make the conscious choice to save rather than spend. There are so many ways to save, but these are my favorite: