Cherries are one of my absolute favorite fruits! They are only around for a short time so I love to make the most of them while I can. Whether it is cherry jam, cherry clafouti or just straight out of the package… I want ALL the cherries! Unfortunately, cherry season is going to be gone… Continue reading Brandied Cherries
Halloween is only two days away. I don’t know about where you live but it is supposed to be another cold, wet Halloween here. I feel bad for my kids. When I was younger, I remember it always being pretty nice on Halloween. I can’t remember the last time my kids had a Halloween without… Continue reading Trick or Treat
I find myself ready for fall. It was unseasonably cool a couple of weeks ago; highs in the low 80’s, lows in the 60’s. I made chili. I know it wasn’t chili weather but it was cloudy too and I wanted some. I also bought some new boots at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I was… Continue reading Vacation in a Glass
I seem to read a lot of books that take place in Great Britain, specifically London. I’m pretty sure it was one of the Bridget Jones books that introduced me to Pimm’s. Now, if you know Bridget, you know she is not very discriminatory in her beverages. She pretty much likes them all. But, since… Continue reading Pimm’s: The Perfect Summer Cocktail
The French are very serious about their wine. From what I understand, each region has different rules/laws by which it is governed. Today I will try and give you a very basic introduction to the Burgundy region of France, or Bourgogne. We took a fantastic 1 day tour with Burgundy Discovery. We had delicious… Continue reading An Intro to French Burgundy
