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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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 …
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 or Crush (referring to picking and crushing the wine grapes), whether in Italy, California, or the Willamette Valley here in Oregon is one of …
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 …