Never go to the grocery store when youāre hungry is advice weāve all ignored. Such was the case tonight, when I wandered Publix for dinner and strolled past the cooking station serving samples of this easy quesadilla bake. All of the ingredients were right there in the cooler and that was that. It took about […]
14 Hands Cabernet: a great everyday wine to pair with simple weeknight dinners
The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy drinking, medium bodied red that’s a perfect wine to keep in the house for weeknight dinners. We’re always looking for a good “house wine” as an everyday wine, and this is our current favorite. Affordably priced around $14/ bottle, you can pick this up at Target or […]
Twisted: The number of turns that hold a cork on a champagne bottle.
Did you know that there is a precise number of turns on the wire cage of a champagne bottle? Yes, it’s true; and that number is 6. The wire cage that holds a cork on a champagne bottle requires 6 half twists prior to removing it to pop the bottle. It’s also the same for […]
Wine Night In: Chateau Montelena + ‘Bottle Shock’
A Napa wine legend and the movie that made it famous: Chateau Montelena Chardonnay + āBottle Shockā
For the Man Who Has Everything (Except These)
How do I know a man’s man will love these gifts? Because these are my husband’s favorite things, and he has excellent taste.
Field Notes: Our First Visit to Huntington Beach State Park
I’ve never visited Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought it would be a lot like Myrtle Beach State Park – campgrounds, shelters, playgrounds, beach access. It’s very different – and I was very happy with my new discovery. Huntington Beach State Park does have shelters […]