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Starter Wines

When someone starts getting serious about wine they tend to start drinking more expensive, usually drier wines; wines with more acid and tannin. They…

Food and Drink wine

Breaking Out of a Wine Rut

Patricia April 23, 2018 1918 Discover Zinfandel Food and Wine Ghost Rider Nevada Ridge New Wine Twisted Roots Wine Tastings

Have you found yourself in a wine rut lately? I admit that I tend to land on something I enjoy and stick with it. For…

Mercado, Tacos de Papa, Happy Hour, Los Angeles, Food and Wine, Restaurant

Food and Drink wine

Have You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?

Patricia April 10, 2018 Food and Drink Happy Hour Los Angeles Mercado Restaurant Mexican Those Someday Goals

I’m a big fan of “Happy Hour,” and I am always on the hunt for great ones in Los Angeles (despite my dueling desire to…

High Ridge Manor, Paso Robles, California, Travel

California Travel wine

Exploring High Ridge Manor: a Bed and Breakfast High Above Paso Robles

Patricia July 20, 2017 Accommodation Bed and Breakfast California High Ridge Manor Lodgings Paso Robles Travel

Are you searching for Paso Robles hotels? How about a “Bed and Breakfast” in Paso Robles that is away from the crowded downtown, but close…

Daou, Wine Tasting in Paso Robles, California

California Food and Drink Travel wine

The Hits And Misses of Wine Tasting In Paso Robles

Patricia July 17, 2017 California Paso Robles Wine Tasting Travel Wine Tasting Guide Wine Tours

There are now more than 300 wine tasting rooms in Paso Robles. Take that in for a second – 300 opportunities for wine tasting in…

Los Olivos, California, Wine, Wine Tastings, Wine Tours

California Food and Drink Travel wine

Looking for a New Wine Getaway? Try Los Olivos!

Patricia April 7, 2017 California Los Olivos Wine Wine Tastings Wine Tours

I’ve flirted with Los Olivos for years, but other than a quick drive through town, I had never stayed to sample the wares. That…

Ocean view from Nepenthe with rose wine glass Big Sur Those Someday Goals Marie Kondo Power Spot

Food and Drink Travel wine

How Are You Celebrating National Drink Wine Day?

Patricia February 17, 2017 California Food and Wine National Drink Wine Day Travel Wine

Yes, it’s true. Today is National Drink Wine Day. I wouldn’t lie to you about something this important. Today is the day where you get…

Culver City Hotel, Historic Hotel, Happy Hour, Glamor, Old Hollywood, Luxury

California Culver City Food and Drink wine

When Happy Hour Merges with Old Hollywood Glamour

Patricia July 18, 2016 Culver City Hotel Glamor Happy Hour Historic Hotel Luxury Old Hollywood

Sweat was dripping down my back. I was nursing a blister across the top of my right foot – a product of a not-quite broken…

Josh Ruiz, Twisted Roots, Carmel Valley, Wine, Wine Tasting

Food and Drink wine

Discovering the Twisted Roots of a California Winemaker

Patricia March 26, 2016 California Carmel Valley Central Coast Hyatt Regency Monterey Road Trip Twisted Roots Wine wine tasting Winemakers

We had the privilege of being introduced to Josh Ruiz, and his Twisted Roots label, before dinner during our stay at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.…

Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages, Pahrump, Nevada

Food and Drink Travel wine

Review: A Delightful Surprise at Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages

Patricia March 19, 2016 camping Nevada Pahrump RVs Symphony Restaurant Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages wine tasting Winery

When you find yourself with a deep desire to head to the desert and see wildflowers, the first thing you do is look at…