Taking life one cup at a time…
Every nine seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted. This is a staggering statistic, and while some men are victims of abuse, statistics show that one in three women, around the world, will be beaten, raped, or otherwise abused in her lifetime. (Domestic Violence Statistics) Fortunately, there are many ways to get …
On Patriot Day, we all need to remember that we are all vulnerable. While remembering the tragedies that occurred eleven years ago, why not do something for your fellow citizen. Whether you donate to the Red Cross or the Firefighters’ Fund, it’s important to remember that we are all one community. While your neighbor …
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 saw that there was a …
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. 2011 St. James Viognier …
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 champagne or sparkling wine drinkers, …
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 each course is paired with …
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 of drink recipes for those …
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 Blanc ($10) – This wine is …
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 employees for being members of …
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 wrong shoes can lead to …
