Gluhwein: The Magic of Christmas

Christmas is a lot of work. There, I said it. As a kid, Christmas just magically happens. But, once you cross the threshold into adulthood,

Carpe Vinum’s Tour de France: Alsace

If you follow my Carpe Vinum adventures, you know that a couple of us are heading to France on vacation this summer (I’m going Paris and north;

This Just In: Glühwein will Cure the Common Cold

I’m a desperate woman. Desperate for my relentless head cold to go away. I’ve got stuff to do, for crying out loud! So I’m sitting

Summer Salad Wine Pairing: Mind Blowing Fig, Prosciutto & Burrata Salad

Summer Salad Wine Pairing I’m having a summer salad wine pairing moment. A big one. A few days ago, I had a craving for figs

Confessions of a Velveeta Cheese Connoisseur

Today is President’s Day. It’s also National Drink Wine Day. Oh, and it’s Battery Appreciation Day (couldn’t make that up if I tried). When was

A Purpose in Life for Two Buck Chuck

There’s a purpose in life for Two-Buck Chuck (well, here on the East Coast, it’s $3.29 Chuck), and that purpose is . . . Sangria! I

The Feast of St. Valentine: Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Wine

My husband and I don’t exchange Valentine’s Day cards or gifts. Because, 20 years ago, I gave him a Get-out-of-Valentine’s-Day-Forever-Card as a wedding gift. It’s why I’m

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