Wine Wednesday has become a weekly tradition at our house. And when we’re not at home we still find ways to make it happen…no matter where we are! Our visit to Little Falls, New York was no exception. After a VERY busy day of exploring we were more than ready to stay in and enjoy […]
Bar Stool Conversations Can Lead To Great Adventures
Conversations with folks at local watering holes have led us to some great adventures. But none better than a visit with a nice woman several years ago in Fort Lauderdale. You see, Wine Wednesday is “Date Night” for Peepaw and me. We simply walk out our back door and across this beautiful drawbridge. And what’s […]
The Appetite Comes While You Are Eating – Ten Courses!
“Lappetito Vien Mangiando…” The Appetite Comes While You Are Eating Bring your appetite! The long awaited day for sharing details of our ten course rustic Italian dinner is finally here! I apologize in advance for the HUGE number of photos I’ll be sharing…but I believe these pictures ARE worth a thousand words. Especially on a […]
Harvest Those Grapes! It’s WINEMAKING TIME!
Some year I hope to make a visit to Oregon during the harvest season. Watching some of our favorite winemakers in action is on my Bucket List for sure! In the past we have always visited the McMinnville, Oregon area during the summer. The grapes are ripening and the impending harvest is still just a […]
Norwegian Sky – Permission To Come Aboard!
“Welcome Aboard!” That’s the greeting we heard from three crew members dressed in white as we wheeled our bags up the gangway toward the beautiful Norwegian Sky. And let me add…those words were music to this old seafaring Meemaw’s ears! It felt great to be back aboard a beautiful ship. It was shortly after Noon […]
Dinner In A Vineyard – A Wine Lover’s Magical Meal at Remy Wines
Some meals are simply magical…from beginning to end. And most of my magical meals have been meals I’ve shared with my family for more than six decades. But last summer we experienced an evening of incredible wines paired with dinner under the stars in a vineyard that I’ll remember forever. And we shared that meal […]
Bells Up Winery Revisited – Good Friends Make Great Wine
Some places absolutely deserve to be revisited. And Bells Up Winery near Newberg, Oregon is certainly one of those special places for me. As we turned up the driveway I felt a warm sense of homecoming as I remembered our first visit several years ago. On our return this year we marveled again at the […]
Hyland Estates Winery – Dundee, Oregon
Situated smack dab in the epicenter of Oregon wine country, Hyland Estates Winery in Dundee is a beautiful place. It is one of Oregon’s oldest and largest vineyards, spanning over 200 acres with roughly 180 acres of vines. We were thrilled to learn that our overnight stay at the beautiful La Bastide Bed and Breakfast […]
La Bastide Bed and Breakfast – Dundee, Oregon
I loved it the minute I saw it. La Bastide Bed and Breakfast was everything I had hoped it would be…and so much more. As soon as we set foot on the front step the welcoming vibe became crystal clear. (Disclosure: Thank you to La Bastide Bed and Breakfast for hosting our stay. But, as […]
Celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day – Cheers!
I’m always ready to celebrate holidays…and when I realized July 25th is National Wine and Cheese Day I was ready to do my part to not let this holiday slip by unnoticed! One of my favorite ways to entertain is to open some wine and to make a BIG charcuterie board for guests to share. […]