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Posted in ON MY MIND, PLACES TO VISIT, SEASONS on Nov 13th, 2008
Thanksgiving– the American Day of Feasting when all Americans look forward to good wine, food and friends/family. One year, hubby and I were visiting Bonaire, a small island off the coast of Venezuela. The resort staff gamely served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to their American guests–turkey, sweet potatoes, gravy and salad. The only food that [...]
Posted in ON MY MIND, PLACES TO VISIT on Nov 12th, 2008
“I am the Lord of these Vines. I make wine and everybody has a happy heart.”
Inscription above the fireplace at Castello di Amorosa based on a poem written in the 14th Century, loosely translated.
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Nov 11th, 2008
Having an active imagination is one of my real joys in life. When I act upon whatever my imagination conjures up, I feel happy and my friends and family find themselves smiling too. As we get older sometimes we forget to be imaginative or worse, we dismiss the feeling before acting upon it.
To reactivate your [...]
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT, SEASONS on Oct 11th, 2008
The simple things in life are the most memorable for me. Hubby, Tulip and I took a day trip to Half Moon Bay one Sunday with no plans at all. After walking the cute little downtown, we bought a little witch at the Half Moon Bay Feed & Fuel. An old-fashioned barn-like store, it has [...]
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Sep 27th, 2008
If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out Wellington’s Wine Bar on the water in Sausalito. The wine list is refreshing; no old standards. Enjoying the flight option, my friend, Ellie, and I tasted six wines while sitting on the deck overlooking the bay. We were enamored by two of the six [...]
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Sep 9th, 2008
Do you like to get off the beaten path, away from the touristas? Cambria, outside of the Paso Robles appellation is half-way between San Francisco and Los Angeles. 4 1/2 hours from the Bay Area, it’s not a day trip. Cambria is a quiet little village that is a great place to rent a house [...]
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT on Aug 26th, 2008
A few changes are happening at a favorite St. Helena landmark, Greystone at the Culinary Institute of America. Barbara Hom, new General Manager, is a very warm and personable gal that has overseen the expansion of the outside deck and hinted at forthcoming changes inside. I love the restaurant decor but things do get dated, [...]
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT on Aug 19th, 2008
If you are looking for a rental in the Paso Robles Wine Country, you might want to check out Cambria. It’s a pretty little village with lots of empty beaches and a great location to relax between winery visits.
We found the perfect little cottage for Hubby, Tulip and I. We loved it and would definitely [...]
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT on Aug 15th, 2008
If you get the chance, visit this cute little boutique in Sonoma. Zipper! The owner, Steven, is fun and likes talking about all of the treats and treasures. You’ll find fabulous one-of-a-kind furniture, house decor items and (my favorite) irreverent tchotchkes and gifts. When you’re done shopping, zip over to Cline and taste wine.
PS: Steven [...]
Posted in PLACES TO VISIT, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Aug 14th, 2008
This incredible gallery of sculptures and fine wine is located in the Paso Robles region on the California Central Coast. Paso is hot, so the reds are much more exciting then the whites. I’ve enjoyed several Paso wines that are Napa quality with lower prices. As far as taste, the Cabernets are smooth and easy [...]
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