It’s National Tequila Day! ¡Ole!
One of the joys in my life, for the past year, has been the introduction of tequila into my repertoire. Before working with Tequila Semental, I only knew about tequila as a spirit ingredient in my margaritas. I never saw it as a sipping beverage, and I never believed that I was a “let’s do [...]
Alentejo’s Azulejos and beyond ~ the art of Portuguese tiles
Azulejos are tiles that are prolific in Lisbon and the Alentejo. There may be tiles in other areas, but I haven’t visited those locations to know about them. Please comment if you know of others, for the educational aspects your knowledge would bring to these images. They decorate the outside of homes, are found in [...]
Getting to the Heart and Soul of Suisun Valley
I’m working on a project right now that’s captured my imagination with new concepts about all the old facts I’ve learned regarding Suisun Valley. We’ve been working with the growers and producers for a six year cycle. As this year’s plan came together, we all knew was that the last year of their grant money [...]
Thanking My Grindstone Cowboy ~ Behind Every Woman, There’s a Great Man
If you’re reading this, and have read my blog in the past, you’re seeing my new look. I just got a make-over, and I have to thank Jose… my webmaster, hero, and all-around great guy. For perhaps a year now, he’s been encouraging me to refresh Wine-Blog’s look; not because there was anything intrinsically wrong [...]
Oh, the little drop of rain
Oh, the little drop of rain Slid across the window pane And bumped into her brother. Said the little drop of rain To her brother Frankie Maine, “Please, have you seen our mother?” Said Frankie Maine to his sister Sweet Refrain, “Mother, like no other, Is in the cloud.” And they slipped And they dripped [...]
