Musings on wine, food, recipes, restaurants, and other topics
Before I get to posting seriously, I’d like to thank Dave Kell of the inDecatur blog (see “Favorite Blogs” for a link) for organizing and putting together the Decatur Bloggers’ tent at the Decatur Book Festival. It’s fun to meet other Decatur bloggers and to have the opportunity to talk to people about the Random …
According to my Blogger dashboard, this is my 100th post! Thanks to all you readers who allow me to think that my musings are actually interesting. Hubby tells me that the inside of my head is a “strange and wondrous place,” so maybe I’m not so odd after all. Just as I came back to …
Dear fellow oenophiles, Life is good in that my business has taken off, and Hubby and I have both been working probably a little too hard than is good for us. Consequently, we’re going to be taking some time for much-needed rest, relaxation, and minimal computer interaction. Will be back in the “real world” on …
Hubby and I are unwinding this evening with glasses of the 2007 “Papa Loves Mambo” blend from Sapolil Cellars, a little winery based in and near Walla Walla, Washington. The grapes, 70% Syrah, 20% Sangiovese, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon are grow in the Horse Heaven Hills. Sounds poetic, doesn’t it? Sapolil makes absolutely lovely wines, …
Okay, so I guess I suck at starting revolutions. Or maybe people don’t want to admit they’re from Alabama. After the Cycles Gladiator ban, I can’t say I blame them. Just a reminder for all you Atlantans, it’s Atlanta Restaurant Week. Actually, it’s Atlanta Restaurant Two Weeks because it goes through August 9th. Hubby and …
This is a letter and petition I would like to forward to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Of course I’ll include my real name when I send it. My goal is to get enough comments/co-signatures to have them take it seriously. Dear Alabama ABC Board, First, congratulations on the strides the state is taking …
Hubby and I have been feelin’ a little rebellious as of late and have actually gone out on *gasp!* Monday nights! Two Mondays ago, we went to the four-year birthday celebration for Feast in Decatur. This has to be one of my favorite restaurants in all of Atlanta, and definitely in our little corner of …
I almost got my wish for Pacific Northwest weather last night. A small black cloud blew over Decatur but didn’t stick around long enough to do much. Oh, well. Thanks to all of you who checked in on Twitter to play the drinking game. I tried to make it easy for you. The wines: 2006 …
Hubby and I just came from the doctor’s office, where I went to consult with my physician about some minor elective surgery. They have these great signs on the cabinets, “Stop! Only Authorized Personnel Allowed in Cabinets!” I guess they had a problem with the doctors hiding in there when clinics got too busy. Tonight’s …
Happy Sunday! I hope that those of you here in Decatur and Atlanta are able to enjoy the weather. I’m writing this on the back patio. Even better, Hubby is making lunch, the Grilled Salmon and Spinach Salad from this month’s Cooking Light. Hubby finally went through the black hole that he calls his desk …