A couple weeks ago some coworkers and I (remember: I work in Oil & Gas in Houston) took a long lunch field trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to check out the newly renovated Wiess Energy Hall. I don’t usually mix work and blogging (except recently I’ve been scouting Downtown Houston building geology at […]
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Italian Wine Tastings/Pairings at ICCC
Hi, my name is Sheila, and I’m addicted to wine tastings. Wine tasting is how you learn what you like without committing to an entire bottle! Although I may not be able to distinguish notes and subtleties like the professionals, I do appreciate the aromas and flavors of each taste. Through wine tasting, you get […]
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 […]
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, […]
Houston Top Picks for Locals and Tourists
I live and work in the fourth largest city in the United States, and I’ve been here all my life. The sprawling city, the surprising number of trees, the bayous, the traffic, the heat & humidity, the mosquitoes, and the unlimited food options are all a part of every day life for this Houstonian. So […]
Italian Wine Tastings at ICCC
Wine tastings are about as exciting to me now as the ice cream truck was to me as a child. Some of my favorite wine tasting events are held at Houston’s Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) in the museum district. The ICCC promotes Italian culture and tourism, including language classes and Italian eno-gastronomic events. […]