It is so important to be involved with community. There are so many different causes that one can take part in. One can get involved with helping victims of domestic violence, natural disaster relief, animal rights causes, etc. What’s really important is that you take the first steps and put yourself out there. That’s why …
Wine Review: Sandeman Port
If you’ve ever watched the television show, Frasier, you may be aware of the wonderful after-dinner treat known as “Sherry.” Port is also quite a nice after-dinner treat. Lately, Wining Husband and myself have been sitting down to watch old TV shows on Netflix, and sipping on either Sherry, dessert wine, or port while …
Food: Black Beans and Rice
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal to make that doesn’t involve a box and a ton of preservatives, consider this hearty meal. It’s easy to make, healthy, tasty, and well, goes pretty well with wine. We enjoyed this meal with a glass of 14 Hands Hot to Trot. Ingredients: 2 …
Commentary: Not Again – New Orleans and Isaac
Seven years after Katrina ravaged New Orleans, Isaac is coming on shore. The storm is weaker, but the threat is real – and in a city that has already seen a lot of tragedy in recent years, from flooding to oil spills, Isaac is the last thing this city of jazz, arts, and culture …
Birthdays Rock! (And so does lasagna!)
Birthdays are great, aren’t they? Our son had a birthday, and we celebrated appropriately – with whole wheat lasagna and a bottle of Louis M. Martini 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Friday night’s Creekside tasting. It was a perfect pairing. We all had a lovely time, we went to see the new Batman movie together, and …
Office Makeover Part I: Before
So lately I’ve been realizing that our home office is not at all working for our needs. Part of being fabulous is having a fabulous place to do so in! Of course, looking at pictures of our office, it’s no surprise that it’s not working. It’s a mess! So, in the coming weeks, we’re going …
Wine and Cheese for a Summer’s Eve
This week’s tasting at Creekside had several stars. We tasted eight out of the ten wines offered, and enjoyed most of them. The theme for this week was wines that can be enjoyed during the summer – either as summer sipping wines or as accompaniments to summer food fare. 2010 Green & Red …
Life: Staying Healthy
It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to stay healthy. When you’re in the moment, it may seem like exercise, eating right, and being generally active are things no one has time for. After all, with longer work hours, more obligations, and fewer resources, it feels like we have less time than …
Wine Clubs – Are They Worth It?
We all have our favorite wineries, and it is very tempting to sign up for wine clubs. The question is, “Are wine clubs worth the cost?” Wine clubs often offer special perks for their customers – free tastings at the winery, wine club member only events, and discounts. It can be really easy to …
Indie Movies You Shouldn’t Miss
One of the great pleasures in life is the ability to take part in viewing the arts. There are many independent films that go unnoticed, but that are very good. Wining Husband and I do really enjoy watching many films, including independent film and foreign films. Recently, we watched three very good films that you …
