“Secret” Ingredient Chili to Knock Your Socks Off Ronda Bowen, April 4, 2016September 7, 2018 Okay, so it’s been a little while since I’ve posted a recipe on here; it’s about time I did! I actually have two chili recipes. One, my seven pepper chili recipe, I’ll have to share later. It’s super spicy, and since I’m breastfeeding, and little man is not as much a… Continue Reading
5 Great Washington Wines for Winter Ronda Bowen, October 20, 2014 Today’s post comes from Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe One of my favorite wine producing areas is the state of Washington. The second largest wine producing state (lagging far, far behind California, but growing), Washington has a variety of wines in all manner of styles. One of the most famous… Continue Reading
Wine Selections by the Owner Ronda Bowen, September 11, 2014 All of the wines tasted at this time were selected by one of the owners of Creekside Cellars. While the wine store is no longer in business, the wines reviewed here are still available at a variety of places. The tasting occurred on March 30, 2013. Scharffenburger Brute Rose Sparkling Anderson… Continue Reading
Tasting Notes: A Collection of California Wine and Cheese Ronda Bowen, September 3, 2014 *These notes are from a tasting in March, 2013 at Creekside Cellars. While Creekside Cellars is no longer open, these wines can be found at a variety of places. I have a stack of tasting notes I will be sharing over the coming weeks from tastings held at this wonderful… Continue Reading
Pairing Review: Rosenblum Cellar’s The Great American Wine Company 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Ronda Bowen, April 11, 2014 The third wine sent to me from Wine Chateau for sampling was The Great American Wine Company 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon by Rosenblum Cellars. For this wine, I created a menu consisting of soup, salad, main course, cheese course, and dessert. It was a lot of fun to consider what menu… Continue Reading
Is it a Faux Pas to Drink Cabernet in the Summer? Ronda Bowen, August 6, 2013 For a while, now, it’s been considered a faux pas to serve a heavy wine such as a rich Cabernet Sauvignon in the hottest months of the year. After all when it’s hot and humid outside do you really want to add more warmth and richness to your body?… Continue Reading
Delicious Red Wines From Napa Valley Ronda Bowen, June 21, 2013 I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog With such a wine-conducive climate and beautifully fertile soils, it… Continue Reading
Five Popular Red Wines Ronda Bowen, June 21, 2013 I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. Wine has long been known as a social drink. People… Continue Reading
How To Choose A Cabernet Sauvignon Ronda Bowen, June 21, 2013 I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. Known as one of the best wines in the entire… Continue Reading
Tips For Serving Cabernet Sauvignon (Guest Post) Ronda Bowen, June 3, 2013 Here is another guest post from Chris Withers of the Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. When you are planning a dinner party, you probably go over every last detail time after time to make sure that you have thoroughly prepared. There are a lot of aspects to consider, including… Continue Reading