Yeah, yeah, I know. I’m horrible. I have some great posts coming up soon, though…including the dreaded “What to drink with Thanksgiving dinner” post. However, this isn’t about wine. Today, we’re talking about my other favorite subject…FOOD! Specifically, the versatility of Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry !! If you aren’t familiar with Puff Pastry, then let me […]
What’s going on at the World HQ
I feel horrible. I really do. I’ve been a shitty blogger. I’m massively behind on developing recipes for a Puff Pastry Sheets campaign. However, I’ve got a good reason. My personal life has affected my work as a blogger the last few months. If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been dialing back the social media blitz. […]
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Holiday Entertaining made easy with Puff Pastry Sheets
Just a few weeks ago, I was invited over to my neighbors house for Happy Hour. Why? I’m the newbie to the neighborhood and she wanted me to meet some of the others around me. One of the dishes that was on the table was this delicious spanikopita. I may or may not have wanted […]
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What I’m Drinking with my “Must Watch” Fall TV
The warm days of summer are slowly slipping away, allowing for fall to gently come rustling in. Lemonade and iced tea are giving way to hot chocolate and apple cider. My most happy thought about this, though? It’s the new season of some of our favorite shows!! Here’s what I’m drinking while watching my shows: […]
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Wines of Garnacha: A Delight for both your Mouth and Wallet
Recently, I got to taste one of my favorite grapes, garnacha/grenache. And when I say taste, I mean I got 10 bottles of this fabulous grape. 10!!! *EEEEKKKKK* Yes, I’m still drinking through them. Yes, it’s been a good drinkin’ week at the OGOGOW World HQ. I have 6 bottles left to drink. Whoever wants […]
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Manic Monday: Trust A Farmer…AKA A Rant about Food Trends
Food Trends. We’ve all seen them. Whether it’s kale, organic, non-GMO, clean eating, farm-to-fork…it’s all a trend. Yes, I said it. It’s a bullshit trend. Just like when Kim Kardashian struts her stuff in the newest Jimmy Choo’s or some crazy event happens in the US that is beyond words (we all know what movements […]
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Wines of Garnacha: Sept. 16th
Holding true to my tagline, please feel free to follow along with the fun on Sept. 16th via social media as I taste the Wines of Garnacha! Where or what is Garnacha, you ask? There are two answers. First, Garnacha is a region in eastern Spain. The climate of Garnacha is Mediterranean, in which the […]
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It’s Complicated: Naked Winery “Complicated” Viognier
So I’ll let you in on an inside joke between my cousin and I. Quite often, we end up saying, “We need to go get Naked!” or “We need to get Penetrated!” We don’t mean it in a sexual manner, either. What it really means is that we are itchin’ to go to Naked Winery. […]
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Travel Tuesday Destination: Vancouver, WA
“Where are you from?” “Vancouver, Washington.” “Oh. Canada, huh? What’s it like there?” “I wouldn’t know. I’m from Vancouver, Washington. You know, in the state of Washington?” “Huh?” “*insert heavy sigh here* I live just north of Portland, Oregon.” “Oh, so you’re in Oregon, then?” *facepalm* That is a common conversation that happens in my […]
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Foodie Friday: Marinara Sauce
Years ago, I was the queen of cooking for a crowd. I had to! I was a church volunteer who was often tasked with feeding teens and young adults alongside my other duties as a leader. In the case of the young adults, I would immediately volunteer for food purchasing/prepping when we’d go on retreats. […]
