Causes & Community Special Olympics Ronda Bowen, September 11, 2012December 11, 2021 Prior to Special Olympics, individuals with intellectual disabilities were treated very differently than they are now. While there is still a lot of work to do in order to help empower those who are differently-abled, this amazing organization has made great strides in helping increase awareness and empower individuals. Eunice Kennedy Shriver… Continue Reading
New Clairvaux New Release Party Ronda Bowen, September 9, 2012October 10, 2025 New Clairvaux Vineyard is a personal favorite. They always deliver when it comes to good, quality wine. They had a release party for their Aimée Old Vine Zinfandel and Napa Valley Primativo, and they allowed us to taste many of their quality wines. Here’s a rundown of our notes…. Continue Reading
Taste the Gold! Ronda Bowen, September 8, 2012October 10, 2025 This week’s tasting at Creekside Cellars focused on Gold and Double Gold winners from the 2012 California State Fair. We tried all 10 wines this week, and there wasn’t one that we thought was bad out of the lot. NV Korbel Brut Rosé, California ($14) – We’re not big… Continue Reading
Grey Fox New Release Party Ronda Bowen, September 7, 2012October 10, 2025 We were excited about the prospect of a new release wine-pairing dinner. We readied ourselves for an exciting wine experience when we received word that Grey Fox would be hosting a wine-pairing dinner. Traditionally, when I’ve heard the term wine pairing, I think of a dinner of several courses where… Continue Reading
Five Classic Cocktails for the Young and Fabulous Ronda Bowen, September 6, 2012October 10, 2025 Wine is great, but sometimes you want to mix it up a bit. The return of the cocktails from days before – the Negroni, Sazarac, Manhattan and even the Martini should be recognized. These are all timeless cocktails, but sometimes you want to mix it up. Here are a couple… Continue Reading
Three Grocery Outlet Wines Ronda Bowen, September 5, 2012October 10, 2025 Out of curiosity, Wining Husband and I decided to pick up three wines from Grocery Outlet recently. They were fine, not great, but not awful either, as many cheap wines can be. For those on a budget, we’d recommend any of these three. 2010 Les Deux Rives Corbières… Continue Reading
Labor Day Ronda Bowen, September 3, 2012October 10, 2025 This labor day, why not look into supporting unions? Historically, unions have been there to protect the rights of those who are employed. They serve as a bargaining agency when there is a dispute between the laborers and the employers. Many companies are anti-union, and some even punish their… Continue Reading
Running Gear – Finding Shoes Ronda Bowen, September 2, 2012October 10, 2025 When running, it’s so important to have the proper gear. One of the best parts of starting up a running routine is that you need very little by way of equipment. That equipment, however, is very important. The shoes you run in can make or break your run. The… Continue Reading
A Labor of Love Tasting Ronda Bowen, September 1, 2012October 10, 2025 This week’s tasting at Creekside was called “A Labor of Love.” The wines at this tasting were all made by family-owned wineries, and the cheeses were provided by family-owned dairies and cheese-makers. We tried eight of the ten wines (We skipped the Frank Family Chardonnay only because we’ve had… Continue Reading
Getting Involved Ronda Bowen, August 31, 2012October 10, 2025 It is so important to be involved with community. There are so many different causes that one can take part in. One can get involved with helping victims of domestic violence, natural disaster relief, animal rights causes, etc. What’s really important is that you take the first steps and put… Continue Reading