Tag: Fun
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The Wild Side: Fun Game Night with Friends & Wine
I was contacted a while back by Uncorked! Games asking if I would be willing to try out their new game called Read Between the Wines. According to Uncorked! Read Between the Wines is “a wine tasting board game that is geared towards bringing people closer together through wine and laughter!” Uncorked thought I would…
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Paso Robles CAB Collective Announce Details for 2015 CABs of Distinction
A Celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon & Red Bordeaux Varietals, Perfected in Paso Robles. Paso Robles is increasingly becoming “The Wine Region” of California and is gaining recognition for the high quality wines produced there. Just check out this article”10 Paso Robles Wineries to Watch” by The Drinks Business for a glimpse at the notoriety received…
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The Revolutionary Wine Event of 2015
Capture Lifestyle Launches Twelve City Artisan Wine Tour Capture Lifestyles is kicking off its first ever wine tour this spring! The wine tour begins in Washington DC and travels to 12 major cities throughout the US. I am excited the tour will come through Dallas in November; however, if you live in or near any…
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Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival
April 9-11 | Charlottesville, VA Three days of celebrating the best of Central Virginia Wines Tickets on sale now! As spring approaches wine festivals are blooming all over the US. As you know I am a huge fan of Virginia wines! I have had the pleasure of enjoying wines from four wineries on the Monticello Wine…
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March Madness / Wine Madness
I love March Madness. To me March Madness means spring, fun, and great college basketball. Over the years I have twice won office pools with my brackets. Back in the days of the O’Bannon brothers at UCLA my winning bracket brought me enough dough to put new tires on my car! Some special highlights of this…
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What’s Your Plan B?
I recently spent some time exploring the wines of Ventura County, California. One winery that is rockin the wine and the fun is Plan B Wine Cellars. Husband and wife team Marlow and Janis Barger are the proprietors and wine makers at Plan B and they are doing things their way! For starters they don’t…
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A Rustic Meal with Spanish Red Wine
The holidays are a great time to catch up with dear friends. We recently had our dear friends Bill and Julie over for a post-Thanksgiving, non-turkey dinner. Bill is an outstanding musician who performs in two local Dallas bands. He is a truly gifted guitarist and frequently wows the crowd with playing his electric guitar while…
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Life is Good with Loring Wine Company
The holiday season is filled with good wine, food and friends. Even though Thanksgiving was a few days away we once again gathered with our friends Cherie and Mark to wine and dine. Furthermore, since they love Pinot Noir as much as we do, I wanted to introduce them to an excellent Pinot Noir producer:…
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An Inspiring Meal,Wine Pairing And Fiesta Friday #38
Originally posted on apuginthekitchen: Pork Ragu With Pappardelle I want to thank everyone who submitted recipes and so sorry it’s a day late. I wanted to cook/bake each one of them (I think I just might do just that). I am inspired when I see the wonderfully delicious and creative recipes you all make and…
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Healthy Living with Food, Wine and Friends
Spending time with good friends is part of a healthy life style. Having lunch with friends during the week is an added bonus. We recently dined at a restaurant in Dallas that was new to me called True Food Kitchen. We arrived at noon on a Friday to a packed restaurant bustling with lively and…
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