Monthly Archives: August 2008

What’s She Thinking Now?

Alaska’s Governor, Sarah Palin, was selected as the vice-presidential running-mate of … Read More »»

Blueberry Coffee Cake

If you say “coffee cake”, my ears perk up with … Read More »»

If Twenty Is The New Ten, Then Eighteen Is the New Eight…

And do I want my eighteen year old who is as … Read More »»

Better Than Those Fancy-Schmancy Department Store Chocolate Chip Cookies…

Who doesn’t love a good cookie?  I’m not talking about … Read More »»

Give It A Whirl

I always have a hard time finding a wine I … Read More »»

Things I Learned While On Vacation…

If there is someone in a restaurant with an eye … Read More »»

Burying Cow Horns, Chicken Trucks and Channeling New Life Forces With the Moon and Stars

Let me just get this out of the way first.  … Read More »»

Making Decisions

Yesterday I met with the grape guru of Oregon, Stirling … Read More »»

I Love Country People

I’m sure I thought at one time or another I … Read More »»

Have You Ever…

Have you ever been in a hotel room and gone … Read More »»

Taking Care of Business

When zucchini is bigger than your head?  Ummm, wow. In … Read More »»

Celebrations!

First I would just like to say thank you for … Read More »»

It’s My Party and I’ll Give Away Things If I Want Too!

Birthdays.  I have to say I’m not too fond of … Read More »»

A Word Is Worth A Thousand Pictures

There are certain words that evoke strong mental images and … Read More »»

Medicate Me

Even though it’s hard to admit, I am a frightfully-obsessed-Halloween-absorbed-lunatic.  … Read More »»

Food & Wine Pairing Winner…and other stuff, of course…

Hey everyone, thanks for participating in the Food & Wine … Read More »»

What’s With All The Butt-Cheeks?

Is it just me that’s noticed? Is there a lot … Read More »»

Another Giveaway!

Hey, would anyone like some Potato Chips with their Champagne?  … Read More »»

Pan-Seared Scallops with Champagne Grapes and Almonds

I wait every year for the tiny Champagne grapes to … Read More »»

Power, Politics and the Olympics

Have you ever called someone you knew to ask a simple … Read More »»