Amsterdam!

My Amsterdam painting is finished. Back in May Mike & I went to Europe and I fell in love with Amsterdam. I loved all the different gable roofs, the skinny buildings, the canals, and the tiny cars. Everyone

2 Incredible Wines & 3 Ingredient Appetizer

Amazing Cabernet Sauvignon that tastes like Pinot! The Va Beach Total Wine store was featuring wines from its top 20 list this past Saturday and I tasted two wines that were outstanding! A Cabernet Sauvignon that tasted like a Pinot Noir, and a buttery, melt in your mouth, bursting with butterscotch flavor Chardonnay. I made a […]

The Winey Wench – Mamamango wine ;)

I found a new store that offers two of my most favorite things, wine & art. While visiting and shopping near Daytona Beach Florida, my friend and I went to the Altamonte Springs Mall and discovered a new wine/painting party store call the

How I drink wine & lose weight

Yes you can drink wine & still lose weight. I gained 15 pounds since June 2014. I have been avoiding the scale because I didn’t want to see the number. I told myself that I was fine and didn’t need to watch what I ate. I was wrong. But after doing

2015 Virginia Wine Expo

Best Wines at the 2015 Virginia Wine Expo My family and I were among the many attendees at the 2015 Virginia Wine Expo held at the Va. Beach Expo Center this past weekend (Jan. 17 & 18th). There were 54 wineries and over 100 other vendors. I’m glad I went on Sunday instead of Saturday […]

Christmas Wine Game

I’m excited, Christmas is almost here. I love the holidays, seeing family, friends, opening presents, and eating delicious food! I also love wine and can’t wait to play my wine game. (I have created a new and improved sheet for you). I’m going to test 6 wines in 3 tastings. The first tasting is

The skinny on wine calories & carbs

What is the best wine to drink when on a diet, white or red, sweet or dry? Here is the skinny on wine calories… Alcohol in wine has more calories than sugar in wine. Wines with the highest amount of sugar have the highest carbohydrate content. Dry wines usually have a higher alcohol content. Beware of […]

Quick Recipe Chart for Moscato Wine

Do you love Moscato wine but have difficulties figuring out what recipes to pair with it? If so you are not alone. Here is a quick and easy chart that pairs a few great recipes by category with Moscato white wine. 1. Brunch Classic Strawberry Shortcake – recipe source from myrecipes.com/ Yogurt with Figs, Granola and Honey –  recipe source from wishfulchef.com Pecan-Orange Pancakes – recipe source […]