This week’s candidate for Bargain Wine of the Week is Teso La Monja 2014 Almirez from Spain. Spanish red wine can vary greatly in…
We are starting a new section on Sundays: Things to do and upcoming events. It will give you the heads up for things you…
We have big love for the restaurant 1313 Main. You may recall we had an amazing brunch experience there when we first started our…
I had a friend in town visiting me from Chicago so we decided to venture out to Walnut Creek for a girl’s day out…
This week’s bargain wine is Painted Wolf Pinotage. American readers may not be familiar with the Pinotage grape, as it is a South African…
It’s in the 90’s today, and I truly feel like we skipped spring and went right to summer! Grass is green, garden is growing,…
California Girl and I were invited back to Miner Family Winery to meet the winemaker and learn more about their wines and philosophy. Stacy…
This week’s bargain wine is the 2015 Robert Mondavi Private Selection – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon. For an industry so focused on tradition, it…
Our friend and frequent blog participant, Maria, suggested we review one of her favorite restaurants: Buddha Thai Bistro in Vacaville, Ca. After being bombarded…
Warm weather is fast upon us here in Northern California, so eating outdoors is the norm. Usually, throwing a piece of meat on the…