March 2010
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listening to "Aretha Franklyn, Bonnie Raitt →
get your gal pals and dance
February 2010
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January 2010
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listening to "Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes" →
To all the sexy ladies out there who love life - love wine…
listening to "Sting - Fragile (Live)" →
And a little music to cook by….
listening to "Just like a woman - Charlotte... →
Last night Marc played this song for me - he’s a dylan-a-holic - and I can’t get it out of my head-sign of an amazing song - it can be covered so well
listening to "Nico - These Days" →
Seems fitting at the end of the year to have These Days to hum …wishing you the best!
December 2009
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Would have thought you could buy this #wine deal 4... →
Looking for a deal on a bath mat at overstock.com - couldn’t help sharing this with you.
listening to "Darlene Love - Letterman 12-23-09" →
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - listening to this song re-released by Darlene Love made me want to dance!
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listening to "Elvis Costello - Alison" →
feeling a bit sentimental with the holidays here - this was our ‘first dance’ at our wedding - xxx marc
listening to "Alone in Kyoto AIR" →
perfect for driving home on a rainy night - from Lost In Translation - the pics on the video are really special of Japan
listening to "Keren Ann : Lay your Head Down" →
It’s gray and raining in LA here today so I wanted to share a feel good totally addictive song with you - enjoy!
The woman who taught France how to drink - The... →
thefoodoffrance:
[Empress] Josephine was also a celebrated hostess and, although not a great drinker, a great collector of wine. The official inventory of her possessions at her death includes more than 13,000 bottles of wine from all over the world, from the Cape to Hungary to Champagne. Study of her 1814 “wine list” reveals something that may seem unsurprising but was, at that time,...
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Theoretical Conversation Between A Grape & A Glass...
GRAPE: I see myself in you.
WINE: You remind me of my younger days.
GRAPE: I can't wait to grow up.
WINE: You'll regret what you become a part of.
GRAPE: At least I'll be a part of something.
WINE: You already are. You are better than me.
GRAPE: I can't see that. You are aged and wise.
WINE: You are helpful. I am destructive.
GRAPE: You give me a purpose.
WINE: I am merely a glimpse of your future.
GRAPE: A respected future.
WINE: I will cease to be soon. Cherish this time you have to grow.
GRAPE: I will, thank you. Your honesty astounds me.
WINE: The truth is in me.
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November 2009
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listening to "Rolling Stones - Time Waits For No... →
I’m such a procrastinator on Sat a.m. - so this is my last song of the a.m. - it’s timeless. Love the video - check it out.
listening to "Feist - 1 2 3 4 (High Quality)" →
my dog abby loves to dance to this song - so we dance around our kitchen - the best.
listening to "The Bangles Walk Like An Egyptian" →
LOve the hairdo’s on these gals
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Lucinda Scala Quinn has the Best new Cookbook →
I watched Lucinda and her fabulous son (prep chef) make the pork chops with onions and apples p. 162 in my kitchen this a.m. - almost died from the smell - so gorgeous to look at, easy to make. Check out her book tour on her site. Buy the book http://bit.ly/v87YM
Can’t wait to go home and eat it!
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How Do I Find The Right Wine Retailer For Me?
Nervous about wine stores: What's the best place for me to shop for wine?
Women & Wine: Do you live in a city with a lot of choices?
Nervous about wine stores: Yes. Big box stores, large and med-size retailers, grocery stores you name it.
Women & Wine: Where do you usually buy your wine?
Nervous about wine stores: Where ever I happen to be when I realize I need a bottle of wine or a gift.
Women & Wine: And are you happy about what you bring home.
Nervous about wine stores: Less than 50% of the time. Mostly it's 'just ok'.
Women & Wine: Do you buy your clothes at a store where you can get personalized attention?
Nervous about wine stores: Yes, I like someone else to give me an opinion about how something looks when I try it on.
Women & Wine: Yes, I like assistance too. That's why when I'm trying to find a place I like to shop for wine the first thing I do is this test. And you can do it too.
Nervous about wine stores: A test?
Women & Wine: Yes. I walk into the store. I stand about 5-8 feet from the register. I count 20-30 seconds. If I'm not approached by anyone I walk out.
Nervous about wine: Huh?
Women & Wine: When you walk into a store to buy clothes, how long does it usually take before someone says, "can I help you"?
Nervous about wine stores: about a half a minute
Women & Wine: So I compare and find a store I like to buy wine in the same way I buy anything else. Unless I have a coupon, or a flyer that brings me in for a particular selection - I want to shop at a place where I can develop a relationship with the person who is selling me the wine.
Nervous about wine stores: Well that makes sense.
Women & Wine: Yes it does. The same way you would have a favorite hair cutter or florist, you should have a trusted source where you can go to buy wine who can assist you with your purchase in the price range you want to spend. It's that simple.
Nervous about wine stores: I have two in my neighborhood. I'm going to put them to the test on my way home today.
Women & Wine: Let me know how it goes...and let me know if you liked them better than the ones that you've been bringing home - in the same price range.
What wine are you drinking this Thanksgiving? And...
I’m asked this question a lot. Mostly because the holiday is filled with so many different flavors on our table - and partly because when you’re having a group it’s sometimes difficult to know how much wine to buy for a crowd.
So let’s cut to the easy part first.
My first response when asked how much to buy begins with another question - buffet or courses for service of...
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