So if you haven’t been paying attention, parts of the US are shutting down again. Here in Washington, where this sites World HQ is, we are in a strict lockdown. Restaurants and bars (including wineries, distilleries, and breweries) are either to-go only or outdoor dining. Some places have chose to close completely, as it doesn’t […]
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Well, it certainly has been a minute since I’ve graced this page. I honestly have a good reason. From my last post up to now, my life has been full of stupid sh** like fighting the US Government (an uphill battle), working 45-50 hour weeks (sometimes more), and honestly…just figuring out where I want to […]
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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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An Escape to Europe: Affordable European Wines for Summertime
*Sidenote* My apologies *AGAIN* for disappearing. Life is crazy. Life is good. Life is making me BACKLOGGED! Recently, I was able to attend a tasting with some affordable Italian, Croatian, and Macedonian wines. And when I say affordable, I mean under $20/bottle retail, for the most part. While I won’t go through all 16 (!!!!) […]
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Fast Friday: A recap of the week’s news
Growing up, I was a regular at our local racetrack that hosted “Fast Friday”. The premise was that the racers got to go fast (obviously) on a Friday night. I thought, “Why not bring this concept to the blog for 2016?” What I intend to do is collect a roundup of news stories and blog […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Cocktail Hour
Cocktails. The one thing that can elevate a bar or party from “meh” to great. The current craft distillation boom has led to a renaissance for the cocktail. A recent article in the Huffington Post has also championed for the return of in-home cocktail parties. This renaissance also means that there are some great options […]
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Exel Wines: Your Go-to Retailer in the UK
According to my Google Analytics, I have 14 readers in the UK. When I was approached to mention a UK seller, I thought of y’all. Just so you know. Exel Wines is a retailer located in Perth, UK, which is about an hour north of Edinburgh. A quick perusal of their website shows me that […]
