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. […]
Looking for Local Fun? Try a Daycation… Part II
Have you read my post Looking for Some Local Fun- “Daycation” part one? Well we’re off to Amador County for “Local Fun, Daycation” Part II. Pack a few wine country snacks…we like a fresh baguette, a wheel of Mt. Tam from Cowgirl Creamery, some seasonal fruit, and of course water… and head out to HWY 49 […]
Looking for some Local Fun? Try a “Daycation”
Looking for some fun day trip ideas as we head into Summer? Head out for fun and try a Daycation! We thought we’d share some of our favorite outings in this 3 part series we like to call Beer & Wine Daycations. Each “Daycation” surrounds the Sacramento area and gets you there in under an […]
Pepe’s Famous Garlic Bread -Dining at Little Napoli Carmel-by-the-Sea
This 100-year old family recipe is a must try! It was a Little Napoli day for me in Carmel-by-the-Sea sitting by the cozy fireplace and pairing a glass of Prosecco with Pepe’s famous garlic bread. I followed our garlic bread experience with a pesto “genovese” tagliatelle with asparagus, basil cream and pine nuts. My husband […]
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 […]
May Your Friday Sparkle – For the Love of Champagne
May your Friday Sparkle with stars from a bottle. Those who know me know I am a lover of Champagne. I think I was raised on it…it’s in my blood. Some Fridays are just worth a little “POP” to celebrate the end of a crazy week and the beginning of a lovely weekend. I’m […]
Let the Wine Road Adventures Begin…
Last week I had the wonderful opportunity of lunching at Ella Dining Room & Bar with WineRoad Sonoma Co. It was a small intimate group of wine lovers who got to chat about their love of wine, adventures, people, and places. Our generous WineRoad hosts were a wealth of information of WineRoad events, wineries, Vintners, […]
March 2018 – Things I Love Now
It’s March 1st, it’s pouring rain, cold, and windy. I can’t help but think about Spring and the things I love now. Here are my Top Picks for March 2018 2018 Trends in Craft Beer: I love seeing the rise in design in the craft beer industry. With so many breweries, awesome rotating beer selections, and […]
Walt Disney Family Museum
Spotlight: San Francisco & The Walt Disney Family Museum The Walt Disney Family Museum is located in a former barracks building at the Army-post-turned-national-park, the 40,000-square-foot museum houses interactive galleries, education classrooms, a Fantasia-themed theater, plus a shop and café. There are 10 galleries devoted to the life and work of Walter Elias Disney, including […]