Welcome To My African Safari! Is there a more stunning way to see our first “safari sunset?” I shared this story on my food blog as well, but there is just too much to contain all of what we experienced… Read More ›
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Heading Out On Safari! Our “Trip Of A Lifetime” Begins!
Our Safari Awaits! I found the above image online: a stunning savannah in South Africa as a group goes on safari…something my wife Alex and I are doing – for the first time – as well! I love this picture,… Read More ›
Do You Frolic In Wild Mustard? Here’s How You Can – Plus Sheep In The Napa Vineyards Too!
Welcome To Napa Valley’s Mustard Season! That’s my wife Alex standing amid the massive wild mustard fields – growing between dormant vines! Take a look: Napa Valley is home to some of the world’s greatest wines, and it also grows… Read More ›
Napa Valley’s Vines Are Alive! Let’s Walk The Vineyards Together!
The Wine Is Alive! I love wine. And I love grape vines, especially the ones in Napa Valley, home to some of the world’s greatest wines… Summer growing season is here and the vines are alive…check out what I just… Read More ›
It’s “National Wine Day” 2024! Here’s Why It’s Healthy To Celebrate!
It’s “National Wine Day“! This sign sums up my feelings for wine. And today is a day for me to show my appreciation. That’s right, May 25th is “National Wine Day”, a day to celebrate wine, so get ready to unwind… Read More ›
The “Inside” Story Of The “Running Of The Rainiers!” These Classic Rainier Beer Ads Starred “Beer Hunter” Mickey Rooney!
Growing Up With Seattle’s Legendary Beer Ads! The image you see above was known as the “running of the Rainiers”…part of a very imaginative ad campaign for Rainier Beer! Growing up in Seattle, I learned all about the city’s legendary… Read More ›
Climbing Mountains, Drinking Wine and Making A “Cassatedde!” A Look Back At Our Mt. Etna Adventure!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! As some of you know, my wife Alex and I love to travel. And we love to eat local cuisine – so that is why I am staring intently at a “lava” recipe! How did we… Read More ›
A Toast To “International Cabernet Day”! Celebrating The Health Benefits Of Red Wine!
Apparently, Yesterday Was “International Cabernet Day“! I can’t keep up with all of these “days” – whether national or international, but since I celebrate a good Cabernet every day, nothing was lost! There are so many “international” days – but… Read More ›
Do You “Fado?” Here’s Video Of Portugal’s Beautiful, Plaintive Music…
Happy New Year! (Belatedly To Be Sure…) OK, this may be a bit overdue, but I wanted to share a unique aspect of Portugal that my wife Alex and I discovered when we were there for New Years – “fado”… Read More ›
Five Tasty Songs About Food – Or Are They? From Rihanna To Led Zeppelin – When Food Isn’t Food Music!
Ready For Some “Tasty” Music? First, thanks to my blogging friend Clive for this great idea – celebrating music about food! I love this image of vinyl as the “meat” for a great burger: I will link to Clive’s terrific… Read More ›
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