Wow. It’s been a ride since I last blogged. Some events I experienced since my last post will come with time. I need time to put my emotions, thoughts, and experiences into words. Others will be shared immediately. However, I’m currently limited on my access to technology. Let’s just say that the thieves who had […]
Dining Al Fresco: A Night at a Classic Steakhouse
**Disclaimer: I was invited to this dinner as a guest of Husum Riverside Bed and Breakfast. As always, my opinions are my own.** When you think steakhouse, what do you think? I often think of a formal atmosphere with blindingly white tablecloths, perfectly set tables, and a rich, dark interior. Well, take that thinking and […]
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The Universal Language of Wine: Fullerton Wines
“Great wine speaks profoundly, a universal language transcending any one culture.” ~The Fullerton Family Have you ever heard of Fullerton Wines? If you haven’t, they are a small producer of elegantly crafted Pinot Noir and Chardonny based out of Beaverton, OR. The story of Fullerton Wines goes back to 1969. When 14 year old Eric […]
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Thoughtful Thursday: A Reflection
On Monday, I shared this post about walking away from the fires and the storms that life brings us. The irony is that there’s something deeper that spurred that post. My life has been…well, for lack of a better term, the proverbial fan has had fecal matter hit it and it’s continually spewing things. While […]
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Manic Monday: Walking Away from the Fire
“Sometimes walking away has nothing to do with weakness, and everything to do with strength. We walk away not because we want others to realize out worth and value, but because we finally realize our own.” ~ Robert Tew If you haven’t noticed, I sort of abandoned the blog. This was not an intentional move, […]
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My Personal Playground: Oregon Wine Country
During my incarceration, I was often asked, “What do you do for a living?” When I said I was a wine writer and educator, people often started picking my brain, or go “Oh, that’s cool!” (see this post for my reply to people who say that) One of the gentlemen (yes, there are gentlemen in […]
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Where have I been?
“And it’s been awhile Since I could hold my head up high And it’s been awhile Since I first saw you And it’s been awhile Since I could stand on my own two feet again” ~”It’s Been Awhile”, Staind Where have I been? That is a question I’ve been pondering for some time now. […]
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Puff Pastry and the Holidays – A Perfect Match
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 […]
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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 […]
