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Champagne Fridays

Fridays are special. There’s a reason why people call “Friday Funday.” Because it simply is. Anticipation of a weekend extends before you. Lightness and happiness enter. As a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM) Fridays are also a huge exhale. Ahhhh….almost there. Read more…

Cinco de Drinko

Cinco de Mayo is a week away. Here are 5 drink ideas to liven up your party in an authentic way. How do I know they’re “authentic”? I asked a real Mexican, my brother-in-law, who is from Monterrey and a skilled drink maker. Pour, stir, or shake these up and your friends will certainly be […] Read more…

The 7 Noble Grapes

We humans like to throw around a lot of terms with the number 7…lucky 7, 7 deadly sins, 7 wonders of the world, the 7 hills of Rome & Istanbul, 7 wise masters, etc. But have you heard of the 7 Noble Grapes[1]? If you’re a wine enthusiast, but novice like myself, you might have […] Read more…

Detect Tannins & Acidity in Wine

Common scenario that most of us social folks have been in… A group of people goes out to dinner and splits a bottle of wine. One person tastes the wine and says, “Ah, just the way I like it – just the right amount of acidity for me.” Another person sips, makes a puckering face, […] Read more…

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