The Clipboard: Many Uses for This Overlooked Tool Ronda Bowen, August 14, 2014 A couple of years ago, I “rediscovered” the clipboard. I found it in my old box of college junk. I don’t think I ever really used it in college, but I thought I would give it a second chance. I put it in my computer desk, and it just sat… Continue Reading
Notes on Wines “And the Winner Is” Ronda Bowen, August 12, 2014 As promised, here are notes on wines that we’ve tasted in the past, which never made it to the blog. Creekside Cellars has since closed (excuse me while I shed a tear), but the wines are definitely worth recommending. This tasting is from February, 2013. 1. Saint Hilaire – Brut Sparkling –… Continue Reading
Preparing Your Child for Back to School Ronda Bowen, August 8, 2014 As the first day of school approaches, parents and children alike begin to run the gamut of emotions: excitement, fear, anticipation, anxiety. For those who will be experiencing a child’s very first day of school, you may feel torn between the joy of leading your child through a momentous milestone… Continue Reading
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2013 Syrah Rose Ronda Bowen, August 6, 2014 We belong to Chateau Ste. Michelle’s wine club. In our most recent shipment, were two wines. The 2011 Cold Creek Vineyard Syrah is in our cellar, and we’ll let that one age a bit. The 2013 Syrah Rose, was the wine we decided to have with our dinner. I served… Continue Reading
Zorba The German Cocktail Recipe Ronda Bowen, August 2, 2014 Sometimes it’s Friday evening, and you’re sitting around. Someone, like Wining Husband, says “I want a martini.” I agree, but I realize, “Hey, we don’t have any gin, and we have no vodka either – not that a martini should be made with vodka.” But we have dry vermouth. We’re… Continue Reading
Steak in a Martini Glass Ronda Bowen, June 30, 2014 Yes, you read that right. Yes it sounds like an odd concoction, and it actually came about as a mistake. You see, the cocktail we originally intended to make was Bon Appetit’s Sriracha-Lada recipe that was just printed in the recent issue. Well, to start with, we didn’t have Mexican… Continue Reading
Wardrobe Planning When Your Body Has Changed Ronda Bowen, June 26, 2014 I just cleaned out my closet. I took everything that doesn’t currently fit me, and I put it in a giant tub. I know that goes against the rules of decluttering, but at the same time, my closet was already pretty minimal, and once I lose weight, I hope to… Continue Reading
Become a Wine Expert in 5 Easy Steps Ronda Bowen, June 24, 2014 Learning about wine is an intellectual pursuit of its own right. It’s fascinating just how many flavors you can get in wine and how complex a simple glass of alcohol can be. Many people feel intimidated by wine tasting, and they avoid trying different types of wine for fear of… Continue Reading
How to Clean a Seriously Wrecked Kitchen Ronda Bowen, June 23, 2014 Big cooking days (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter) create HUGE messes in our household. You spend the entire day cooking – and trying to clean as you go – but naturally, you’ll wind up with something that looks like a bomb the kitchen. Sometimes, you get so busy feasting, that when you… Continue Reading
Game Review – The Princess Bride: Prepare to Die Ronda Bowen, March 18, 2014 Who doesn’t love Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride? The movie is one of my absolute favorites, and his character is great. “Hello, My Name is Inigo Montoya, prepare to die.” Great quote – as is “Ever hear of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates? Morons.” And yes, part of the reason I… Continue Reading