It isn't always easy to create a perfectly balanced meal -- sometimes pairing the food with wine seems like an unrealistic luxury after a long day at work. Fortunately, it's actually a lot simpler than it seems, thanks to an easy-to-use visual by the ... Read some More »
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What to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Meal
Vinepair pulls through yet again with another infographic to take the guess work out of pairing your alcoholic beverage of choice with your Thanksgiving meal! I highly recommend checking out their site...it is filled with a wealth of information ... Read some More »
Paso Robles
I was recently invited to a Taste Paso Robles Master Class, led by Master Sommelier Joe Spellman. This focused tasting opened my eyes to an amazing wine country I didn't know existed! A little over 6 years ago I visited Napa Valley and learned so ... Read some More »
7 Uses for Leftover Wine
Ever have extra wine hanging around? This is a very rare happening in my household, but sometimes when we have gatherings there may be some opened, unfinished bottles at the end of the night. Either we can drink it within the next few days ... Read some More »
Gift Guide For the Book Lover
Yet another gift guide that I am excited to write about and share because I love to read. There's something about curling up with a great book that relaxes me and helps me unwind from the craziness of the day. (some links below are affiliate ... Read some More »
An Important Question on Adult’s Minds For Halloween
...What wine do I pair with the candy I swipe from my kids? C'mon I know you are wondering (as was I). I found this handy dandy infographic from Vivino that can help! ... Read some More »
5 Tips For Proper Food Storage
I have to thank my mom for this blog post. I don't know about you, but I am hyper sensitive when it comes to food expiration dates. Who wouldn't be, right? I know that there have been articles and shows stating that the date on the food is a ... Read some More »
Kid-Friendly Newport Beach
After two fun-filled days in San Diego, we packed our bags and headed north on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) toward our next destination, Newport Beach. We stopped at so many beautiful spots along the way. First stop was Dana Point (a favorite ... Read some More »
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
One never realizes how important sleep is until that one morning when you are dragging yourself out of bed, trying to get the kids ready for school and yourself ready for work. Your head is all foggy and you can't seem to get it together. Whatever ... Read some More »