(L–>R: Karen/FamilyTravelsOnABudget; ME!!; Pam/SimplySouthernMom; Liz/EatMoveMake) We planned our Charlottesville Girlfriend Getaway for mid-February which is still a bit cool, but since it’s off season the prices are better. If you know much about me you know I love to travel when it’s cheaper and just because there were cooler temps didn’t mean we wouldn’t have…
I tried my hand at making a loaf of red wine bread and it turned out fantastic. After baking it up I started thinking about all of the other lovely recipes I could make with the bread. I immediately thought of french toast. I mean, really, how can you go wrong with french toast, and…
We started with good intentions. We really did. A couple girlfriends and I started meeting once a month to discuss a book and catch up with one another. Two months in and we evolved from Book Club to Wine Club. We still discussed books, but the focus was all about the wine and “book club”…
I was at a local winery recently sampling a variety of their wines. I sipped one and wasn’t a fan and started to dump it out when the employee stopped me and said “Wait! Let me do something and have you try it again.” I watched as he poured a bit of another wine into…
I was offered the opportunity to try Parducci True Grit wine. Of course, I’m not going to pass up the opportunity to taste a new wine from the comfort of my own home. Parducci sent me 2 bottles of True Grit wine to try, a 2012 Reserve Petite Sirah and a 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon….
Wente Wines recently partnered with America’s Test Kitchen to share favorite holiday recipes and perfect wine pairings. Wente Wine is deeply connected to food and the family winery even has a restaurant on site. Winegrower Carolyn Wente passion for food and wine led her to becoming a cook, cookbook co-author and restaurant owner. Now, I get…
Last year I was lucky enough to visit Oliver Winery and taste a selection of their fabulous wines. You can read all about that visit in my Oliver Winery post. They recently invited to an open house where they were unveiling their newest addition to their wine family, the Vine Series. Sadly, I couldn’t make…
These are perfect for holiday parties! As a reminder you can find the tutorial here: https://www.justshortofcrazy.com/2011/09/chalkboard-wine-glasses-tutorial.html The orginal post has been updated with a tip from a reader. Thanks so much Amanda. I really appreciate it 🙂 Cheers,
As a dual-city destination, Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana has a character all its own. And throughout this unique destination located on the banks of the Ouachita River in North Louisiana, visitors find a captivating collection of people and places to welcome and entertain them. And before they know it, they feel right at home among the one-of-a-kind…
Located on the banks of the Ouachita River in North Louisiana the dual-city destination of Monroe-West Monroe, right off I-20, is a fun spot for a getaway filled with variety of ways to double the downtown fun. Where To Shop In Downtown West Monroe Of course there is shopping. In historic downtown West Monroe you find Antique Alley….
Nestled on the southeast coast of Georgia, just three miles from the Georgia/Florida border and 25 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, Kingsland, Georgia, is a charming small coastal town oozing with natural beauty, Southern hospitality and unique adventures suitable for the whole family. Enjoy a ride aboard the Georgia Coastal Railway, kick up your heels at…
Located just 30 minutes northwest of the Atlanta perimeter on I-75/575, Woodstock is an unexpected destination offering visitors authentic and organic experiences coupled with a thriving culinary scene featuring ample choices to satisfy any palate. From sushi, Italian and upscale Southern cuisine to Indian, taqueria, barbecue, seafood and more, downtown Woodstock has a plethora of options all…
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