Happy Father's Day with a mug full of coffee
Life, Merlot, Motherhood, Sangiovese, Wine

Wine for Christmas Father’s Day

This past weekend was Father's Day, a day to celebrate the dads in our lives. For us here in Syracuse, New York, the spring has been rainy and cool and not at all like our normal June hot weather. Sunday, for example was around 60 degrees and steady, soaking rain. So, instead of our usual clambake on the deck, I decided to make meatballs and sauce!

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Cabernet sauvignon, Life, Merlot

Beware the Ides of March

It's March 15, also known as the "ides of March." A soothsayer famously warns Julius Caesar of this time in the middle of March when dark things happen. In Syracuse, New York, we get blizzards in mid March. Twenty-four years ago the Blizzard of 1993 closed schools for days as Central New York dug out… Continue reading Beware the Ides of March

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Life, Merlot, Motherhood, Wine

Why #WineWednesday Is Important… Sometimes

Those who are astute social media followers know that every Wednesday is known as "#WineWednesday." The hashtag trends every week and users from individuals to brands capitalize on the fun. Recently, my husband and I decided to cut back on our wine drinking for a variety of reasons. I am searching for a better and… Continue reading Why #WineWednesday Is Important… Sometimes