Project 365: Week 7

Give it a Try

Still exhausted people! Night school is…for lack of a better term: kicking my ass. Don’t get me wrong, I love it and I am learning a TON. But still….EXHAUSTED. Project 365: Week 7, February 12 – 18, 2012 I’m changing things up this week for Project 365. Only one picture this week which I realize [...]

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Mediterranean Pizza

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You made it through another week, so you know what that means right? PIZZA!!!! With wine of course! We have pizza every Friday night in this house. It’s fast, easy and delicious. Not to mention there are so many different kinds of pizza, the possibilities are endless. Although we love my Barbecue Chicken Pizza with Crispy [...]

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Winter Cheese Plate + Wine Pairings

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If there is one thing that I like just as much as wine, it has to be cheese. Wine + Cheese = A Match Made in Heaven Depending on the time of year, I nibble on different cheeses. During the cooler winter months, I lean towards richer, creamier and more aged cheeses. It’s also a [...]

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2010 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir

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I love a food friendly wine. Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir is just that type of wine. Food friendly, but also delicious all on its own. Perhaps my favorite thing about this wine is the incredible value that it is. I bought this at Costco for $13. I personally think it is quite difficult to [...]

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Project 365: Week 6

Kids Giants Fans

As I looked through my iPhone, (since I no longer use a regular camera) to choose pictures for Project 365 this week, I realized something. This week was totally and completely insane. Although I took pictures, I definitely did not take as many as I usually do. Why the difference this week? I am officially [...]

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Valentine’s Day Wines: Naughty or Nice?

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If you know me at all, you know that I like to have a good time. I love to laugh. I love to be snarky. I can be naughty…sometimes. Okay maybe a lot of the time. Which is why I just can’t resist doing a little humorous spin on wines for Valentine’s Day. I love staying [...]

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2010 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier

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I love a bright, lush wine to pair with weeknight dinners. Pine Ridge Vineyards has created a delicious everyday white wine. The 2010 Chenin Blanc + Viognier blend. The Chenin Blanc (79%) brings the pear, crisp apples and citrus fruit to this wine. The Viognier (21%) adds some nice peach and lemon flavors. It is [...]

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Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup

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My absolute favorite way to cook vegetables is by roasting them. Roasting vegetables brings out all of their natural, delicious flavors. All while keeping the nutrients. I roast vegetables during all seasons of the year. Roasting vegetables in the winter is my favorite because I serve them as a side dish or turn them into [...]

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The Pinot Noir Summit

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Have you ever experienced a time in your life when things just go your way? When your dedication and hard work finally start to pay off? I am experiencing this first hand right now and it is beyond amazing. The best part? It’s all about what I am passionate about. WINE I have been asked [...]

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Project 365: Week 5

Kids Trains & Movies

I don’t know about you, but this week flew by for us. By the time we got to Thursday, I started to wonder where the week had gone. We have been busy, busy busy! Project 365: Week 5 January 29 – February 4, 2012  January 29: The kids are at that age where they enjoy [...]

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