Musings on wine, food, recipes, restaurants, and other topics
Greetings, Ladies of Decatur! Sorry to have disappeared this summer, but it was a little busy between work and vacations and post-vacation catch-up at work. Now that we’ve gotten back into the swing of the school year (if that applies to you), and you’ve probably had a hectic Labor Day weekend, it’s time to par-tay …
So, yeah, this is only about four weeks late, and that’s being overly generous with myself. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking since the Wine Bloggers’ Conference, and I got stuck in think mode rather than write mode. Oh, and there’s that whole writer’s block thing that’s finally lifting. Before this year, I didn’t …
This is my fourth attempt at writing this blog post. Yes, it’s been about a month since the 2011 Wine Bloggers Conference, but I needed some time to gather my thoughts. I’m an introvert – we do that. Also, Hubby and I went on vacation the week after the conference, and I enjoyed a week …
Artesa Vineyards & Winery (CA): 2010 chardonnay, lightly oaked, tropical fruit, texture a little syrupy, $15-20 retail Shindig White (Finger Lakes): 2010 vidal blanc/riesling blend, hint of stone fruit on nose, a bit acidic, crisp, $15.95 retail Veritas (VA): 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, nice caramel overtones on back of the palate, good grapefruit and lime …
For those who follow my blog, you’re in for a treat. Hubby and I are at the wine bloggers conference, and we’ll be doing the live blogging today with whites and roses. Tune in today at 4:20! And yes! I’ll be using my Nook Color to post.
It’s funny how some things come full circle. Four years ago, I was in Minneapolis for a professional conference. One of my good friends lives there, and we went out to dinner one evening to an Italian restaurant. The food was unremarkable, but I do remember the wine we shared, a bottle of the Qupé …
Well, it’s that time of year again. People in other parts of the country call it summer. We call it, “OMG when did it get so hot and humid?” I think we Southerners have the same kind of thing happen to us that women who have children do. Every year, as we go into the …
First, thanks to all who have been attending the monthly tweetups! I’m super excited about how our group is growing, and I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone as we continue to meet. One of the things I’ve been getting asked about is wine suggestions, so our next tweetup will be a wine tasting …
I had lunch a few weeks ago with a friend at LottaFruitta on Auburn Avenue. “Is this anywhere near the Sweet Auburn Curb Market?” she asked. I’d heard of the place, but, like many in-towners, I had no idea where to actually find it. So when Hubby and I were invited to tag along with …
This coming Friday is April 1, so you know what that means! Well, besides wanting to smack your husband and/or children for that rubber snake in the sink. It’s our Ladies of Decatur Happy Hour! I didn’t get many suggestions this month, so I decided to bring it back to The Marlay House. I hope …