Pizza & Wine…Yes, please!
One of my favorite combinations is pizza and wine. I know a lot of people like pizza and beer but I’m a wine gal. So, I thought it would be fun to share with you some wine and pizza pairings that are really fantastic! I believe that since pizza is the perfect food...
Dry January?
I have been hearing of something called “Dry January” for the past few years. For some people it’s a New Year’s resolution to cut down on their alcohol consumption while for others, it’s a way to detox after the partying that happened over the holidays. Both are...
The Wine Bar
I love wine bars. I try and visit a wine bar in each of the cities I visit. Sometimes, I’ll visit more than one. But, alas, all wine bars are not created equal. For me, the wine bar is a special place, a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the day. The wine bar...
Five Reasons I Love to Travel
1. You can take a car, bus, train, plane or boat and be in a completely different environment. Sometimes it really amazes me that I can board a plane or really any other mode of transportation and be in a completely different place when I get off. This is especially...
Happy New Year’s Eve!
After a short hiatus from writing my blog, I’m back for the last blog post of 2020. In recognition of National Champagne Day and New Year’s Eve, I thought it would be fun to write about how the tradition of Champagne on New Year’s started. I personally love Champagne....
The Neon Boneyard
A few years ago, I found myself alone in Las Vegas. I’m not a huge gambler so I decided to take in some of the other sites and a few shows. Overall, it was a fun experience. I was someplace that was historically known for its gambling and I had no interest in doing...
Don’t overlook Cabernet Franc Day!
I was on my computer doing some research and discovered that tomorrow (December 4th) is Cabernet Franc Day. Well, this is certainly something to celebrate. I’ve gotten intrigued by Cab Franc over the past couple of years. The history of this grape shows that it is one...
Beaujolais Nouveau Day!
Beaujolais Nouveau Day! This morning I woke up and discovered that it is Beaujolais Nouveau Day. So, instead of the blog post I was going to use, I’m going to celebrate a day for a young, bright, chilly, fruity red wine from France! Beaujolais Nouveau Day is...
Are you packed yet?
I don’t know about you but packing for a trip was one of my most anxiety-provoking nightmares. I’d toss everything I thought I could possibly wear into a much too small suitcase, sit on it until it barely closed, and cried because I knew I was overpacking. How can I...
A Nice Piece of Glass
A glass is a glass is a glass. That’s what I thought. Well, it turns out that there is actually some science behind which wine glass to choose for which wine. Although some glassware companies would lead you to think that you need a special glass for each varietal of...