How to make a Spanish Carajillo…

August 7, 2013

…or rather how I learned the proper way to order coffee in Spain. On our second day in Spain, our group enjoyed a fantastic two hour long lunch at Loreto Restaurant in Jumilla with the winemakers and winery representatives we met thus far on the trip. While I could have easily drifted into a long nap […]

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Friday Favorites — food, friends, and an award winning recipe

August 2, 2013

A weekly roundup of some of my favorite things this week in the categories of wine, food, travel, and lifestyle.  This was indeed a week full of “favorites”. Well, my absolute favorite part of the week was getting to spend it with some good friends who were visiting from California with their toddler who is […]

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Cheddar Beer Kettle Crusted Smoked Pork Tenderloin — Award Winning Recipe

August 2, 2013

I just love the sound of that …  “Award Winning Recipe”! I’ve been grinning since Monday when I found out this recipe won the Kettle Brand Potato Chips Joes vs Pros Cook-Off, sponsored by Snooth and Kettle Brand Potato Chips. About two weeks ago I found out my recipe was one of four finalists in […]

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Recent Articles — Shrimp Ceviche and Wine Pairing on VineSleuth

July 31, 2013

I love cooking and grilling year round, but there are days during the summer where it can be too hot to even turn on the stove or outdoor grill. That’s when I turn to salads or no-cook dishes like ceviche. Check out my latest food and wine pairing article over on VineSleuth Uncorked all about pairing […]

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A hidden gem in Murcia, Spain – Monastrell

July 30, 2013

Arriving into Murcia, Spain, last month I wasn’t sure what to expect.  What had been written about the region in the past didn’t shed much positive light on the wines, especially Monastrell — the regions signature varietal. I had recently become fond of this particular rosé from the region, and at the least I figured […]

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Friday Favorites — exploring and tasting Oregon

July 26, 2013

 A weekly roundup of some of my favorite things this week in the categories of wine, food, travel, and lifestyle. This week has been a juggling act of unpacking, taking care of the tots, and working, while trying to also spend some QT with my visiting mom and getting the kids out to explore their […]

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Recent Articles – The Importance of Staff Training and Development for your Tasting Room

July 24, 2013

This past March I had the honor of speaking at the 5th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference held in Zagreb, Croatia, on the topic of The Importance of Staff Training and Development for your Wine Business.  As a former GM of a winery, and now consultant, this is a topic I have a deep understanding […]

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Friday Favorites – Oregon homecoming

July 19, 2013

A weekly roundup of some of my favorite things this week in the categories of wine, food, travel, and lifestyle. I have officially been back in Oregon one full week now, and what a week it’s been. Our movers ended up being, oh, 5 days late, which left us with an empty house and a […]

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Recent Articles — Marinated Skirt Steak Recipe & Wine Pairing

July 16, 2013

This is quite a few weeks overdue, but my latest food and wine pairing article was published last month over on VineSleuth Uncorked. This article was inspired by a common dilemma in my household.  During the warm summer evenings I typically crave something light, but hubby wants a heartier meal… usually involving grilled meat with […]

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Friday Favorites – Sunday Travel Edition

July 14, 2013

I had hoped to be able to post this on Friday, but due to several snafus I was unable to post anything — no internet, and more importantly no way to download my pictures onto my computer.  I have since temporarily resolved those issues and wanted to share a quick blurb about life on the […]

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