We awoke yesterday morning to torrential rains. We decided to head to Sonoma and some of my old stomping grounds. The drive was an adventure, with winds whipping and rain coming down so hard we could barely see the road.
In late September and early October of last year, I visited Nova Scotia for the first time. I am certain it won't be my last. I've already written about Hal...
I first visited Mexico with my parents about 45 years ago, and since that first trip to Puerto Vallarta I have returned dozens of times. I lived about an hour s...
As we walked around memories began flooding back of visits when the Eiseles lived there. We used to come for dinner, Milt usually barbecued steaks and we enjoyed them with his exceptional wines. Burges told us how the Araujos came to purchase the property in 1990.
We strolled underneath a canopy of oak trees to Moore Brothers Village Market and Jesse's Restaurant for dessert. Nicole Houser and her husband Shay operate this delightful place, serving steaks and seafood and desserts you simply have to try to believe.
On April 20, 2010, an oil rig exploded off Louisana's coast, spilling millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Six months later, how has the re...
We sat at picnic tables by the fire and enjoyed whole grain buttermilk pancakes with fresh maple syrup, beans and sausage while Quita told us about Sugar Moon Farm.
A few minutes later, we were bouncing through 8 - 10 foot waves, getting drenched from head to toe, screaming and laughing with joy. The entire boat was filled with water.
When I headed off for Nova Scotia, my head was swimming. Not only had I never visited the province, I wasn't even sure where it was or that it was indeed Ca...
This year I attended my first Wine Bloggers Conference. It won't be my last. Laura Petersen from Jordan Winery did a great job archiving the event with video di...