Each Summer we search for a “go-to” Summer Cocktail and thanks to ReserveBar, Eureka! I think we’ve found it! We have named it the “Cucumber Cooler” and can’t wait to share it with our friends and family! It is very simple and there are very few ingredients you need to have on hand. Kettle One […]
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Bogle Vineyards Celebrates 50 Years
Bogle Vineyards is celebrating 50 years in the wine making business. We were so pleased to be a part of the celebration and raised a glass in honor of Bogle Vineyards Golden Anniversary! You will love to learn that the Bogle family has planned a fun year of events and celebrations for all to enjoy. […]
Enjoying kid-friendly Pacific Grove over Spring Break
Enjoying kid-friendly Pacific Grove over Spring Break is easy! #1 Begin with booking a place to stay through Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. Here you will find the perfect getaway home that will savor all the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. Sanctuary Vacation Rentals offer resort accommodations with all the comforts of home. And yes, they offer […]
The sadness we felt when saying goodbye to our boxer Sophie
It’s been 5 weeks and a day and I am still having a hard time sharing the sadness we felt when saying goodbye to our boxer Sophie. We knew the day was coming as Sophie was diagnosed with cancer of the spleen and liver. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have […]
Today I Surrender
Today I Surrender Today I am ready to share a part of my life many do not know. Not only do I enjoy posting about our California travels and experiences here on Sipped in California, I’m a Mom to a beautiful blue eyed six-year-old. I am a room parent, art docent, kinder events chair, and […]
Dillon Beach – A world of it’s own
As soon as the last bell rang at my daughter’s school, we were in the car headed to Dillon Beach for some much-needed rest & relaxation. Founded in the 1880s by George Dillon, Dillon Beach hasn’t seen much change since 1926, when the quaint village was promoted by Howard Lawson, of Lawson’s Landing fame, as […]
A Day in Plymouth California
Last Sunday we headed to Plymouth California to celebrate 2 June birthdays in the beautiful Amador Wine Country. Our main goal was to stop by Amador Brewing Company for a beer. After finding that they did not open till 11:30 AM…it was 11 and we needed to kill thirty minutes. I noticed that just down […]
How to Throw a Beer Tasting Party at Home
Want to learn more about beer but are unsure where to start? Here’s and idea…host a beer tasting party at your house! It is a great way to learn what you like and what you don’t. You certainly don’t have to be an expert in beer tasting to host a fun event like this, but […]