I’ve been known to wander off and/or modify plans to accommodate winery visits when traveling. So when we were in the Dallas area earlier this summer for a birthday party, we made a slight detour to the northeast to the small and charming Texas town of McKinney and visited a couple wineries within walking distance […]
Wine & Spirits
A New Jersey Wine Trail from Atlantic City
During Memorial Day weekend, I took my mother and husband to New Jersey to meet family. Having never been to New Jersey and with several days to sight-see, I jumped on the opportunity to visit local vineyards and wineries. You know I can sniff out a winery within a 100 mile radius, right? We stayed […]
Aspen Food & Wine Classic (Is Winefesting a Verb?)
A guest blog post by Tracy Continued from Aspen Food & Wine Classic (Aspen: Not Just for Bears and Rich People) Now, let’s get to the important business of food and winefesting (if you will)! I must say I was incredibly impressed with the organization of the entire weekend, although perhaps I shouldn’t have […]
Aspen Food & Wine Classic (Aspen: Not Just for Bears and Rich People)
A guest blog post by Tracy NEWS FLASH…Aspen is Fabulous! Perhaps that’s not exactly breaking news. After all, you don’t earn a reputation for hosting the rich and famous without a damn good reason. And while I’ve never visited in winter when the snowbirds flock by the thousands to ski Aspen’s renowned slopes, I can […]
How I Pack My VinGardeValise Wine Suitcase
I’ve had the VinGardeValise wine suitcases on my wishlist for a very long time. I regret not buying one before our trip to Tuscany. And I really regret not buying it before our trip to Cava country in Spain. So when we got home from Spain in April, I ordered the VinGardeValise Petite wine suitcase […]
Italian Wine Seminar at ICCC
My husband and I, both members of Houston’s Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) and frequent guests at their wine tastings (read about past events here and here), were thrilled to attend their first ever Italian wine seminar in four two-hour classes over the course of four weeks, led by Master Sommelier Craig Collins (Meet the Sommelier at […]
Carry-On Wine Corkscrew: A Travel Necessity
Those who spend any time with me know that I always have a corkscrew on me (emergency wine drinking, duh). And because I got tired of buying a corkscrew whenever I got to my destination when traveling, I now always pack a special TSA-compliant corkscrew that doesn’t need to be checked and won’t be confiscated […]
Alaskan Cruise: Wine Tastings on Ruby Princess
Maybe I’m just a wino, but one of the things we do during the First 24 Hours on a Cruise Ship is look for wine tastings. This is a great way to taste the available wines on the ship without committing to a full bottle (or glass). When we cruised Ruby Princess from Seattle to […]
Wine Infused Events at Houston’s ICCC
I’m a habitual wine taster. Wine tasting is how you learn what you like without committing to an entire bottle! I may not be able to distinguish notes and subtleties like the professionals, but I do appreciate the aromas and flavors of each taste. Through wine tasting, you get a guided tour through a region’s geology, […]
Champagne Jell-O Shots: Pomegranate Moscato Spumante
As much as I try to avoid things overly girly (or mature), I’m still a sucker for sparkles, pink, sweets, and fun food. Champagne Jell-O Shots can encompass all those things depending on recipe, which there are many on Pinterest. So I conducted a bit of a science experiment in my kitchen and played with […]