Italian Style Sangria
A hot August afternoon, a gathering of friends, and wine. Sounds like the perfect combination to me. Since it was a very hot day, I wanted …
Drinks
Seashore In Seaside – Foodies Delight
Well, I have to say the trip from the Portland area to Seaside takes about two and a half hours. Our trip took us seven. Why? …
Flashback Friday – Happy Holidays!
The holidays are here, and being celebrated in households across the country and throughout the world. So instead of posting a recipe that no one …
Life Is A Bowl Of Cherries…. Drink A Cherry Smoothie
On my way to the gym this morning with the top down on the t-bird so I can dry my hair in the wind (cause that’s …
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We’re Crushing It At This Wine Event
One of the advantages of living in the Willamette Valley in Oregon is the close proximity to a large number of the 700+ wineries in the …
A Little Sage Advice – Tips For The Cook And The Kitchen
Once a month I like to share five interesting tidbits I have collected while working on the blog. Hope you find this month’s “sage” interesting, informative, …
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Fennel Digestif (Liqueur) – Italian Remedy For An Upset Tummy
The weather outside is frightening…. We’re having a winter storm in the Pacific Northwest and it seems a lot of the country is having the same. Rosemary …
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Let’s Get The Party Started!
Ready to ring in the New Year? No matter what your activities may be, joining others to party the night away or staying home catching up on Netflix …
Holiday Cocktails Even “Mad Men” Would Love
My hubby and I were out to dinner with friends about 40+ years ago (I was 12 when we married – JK) and we had a …
The Harvest & Winemaking
The Harvest or Crush (referring to picking and crushing the wine grapes), whether in Italy, California, or the Willamette Valley here in Oregon is one of …
When You Have Lemons, Make Limoncello
Italians love their liqueurs. Limoncello is one of my favorites. Several times a year I make a few batches for myself, friends and neighbors. Fall is a …