Having exactly one full day to tour around Sonoma and do some wine tasting, I knew we had to have laser focus when planning our agenda. As the Sonoma area is rather large, we decided to focus on the Alexander…

(This post is intended for 21 & up) National Chardonnay Day is May 25th, 2017, so what better way to celebrate than with my Besties?  Most Moms like me have friends from two primary sources – friends we have had…

This year’s San Diego Bay Food & Wine Grand Tasting did not disappoint. Not only did we have our stellar San Diego weather, but the event was loaded with quality wine and restaurant offerings. Here are some of the highlights…

In anticipation of the San Diego Paella & Wine Festival, I made a serious effort to not eat much in the days leading up to the event. After all, what are we going to do with all this paella???? (For…

For foodies like myself, the San Diego Bay Food + Wine Fest is probably one of the most joyous days of the year.  Advance reservations must have been made for stellar weather, because we had a perfect summer day in…

Several years ago, I threw a big bash for my Dad’s 70th birthday. I wanted to do something nice to celebrate this milestone birthday, so we did a wine and cheese tasting party. As I shopped for plates, I realized…

I recently received the ROWPA Premium Wine Aerator Set  (aka Magic Decanter) in exchange for an honest review. Aerators can be great for quick decanting and Exposing wine to air does two things: it triggers oxidation and evaporation. Gift Giving Idea:…

This is my most favorite craft because it means there was wine involved at some point! So after collecting a giant container full of corks, I could either start making some cute cork crafts or build a cork boat. I…