New Clairvaux provides a wonderful, full-bodied, choice of wines. Their Barbera is no exception to the rule. If you’re looking for a wine that will go with many of your chicken dishes (think chicken Marsala, chicken cordon bleu, and even faux fried chicken), this is your wine. It also accompanies tacos (chicken tacos, turkey …
Legitimate Rape?
No matter what side of the abortion issue one stands on, there are a few things that appear to be givens. Rape is a horrible crime against women. To find out that one is pregnant following being raped is a horrible and gut-wrenching experience, I’m sure. No one really wants to have to make a …
Sewing Pattern Stock Up!
I’ve already talked on this blog about how I enjoy sewing. This past weekend, Joanne’s Fabric and Crafts had a sale on sewing patterns. Naturally, this was very exciting to me. I was able to grab several patterns. Since I’m in desperate need of new clothes, these patterns were a welcome addition to my collection. …
Creekside Summertime Wines
This week’s theme at Creekside was summertime wines. We tasted eight out of nine of the offered wines, and we liked all but one of the wines (and that one was still pretty good. All of the wines were meant to be refreshing and fun – the perfect wines to accompany a late summer …
Life: Back to School
It’s back to school time. It’s crazy how many supplies schools require families to purchase for students. Whether you homeschool or send your child off to a public, private, or charter school, you’re sure to be feeling the crunch. It’s also amazing how many different options there are for educating children. We’re sending Tiger …
Non-Traditional Places to Look for Wine
A lot of the time, people pick up wine in one of three places: at the grocery store, at a winery, or at a wine cellar store. However, there are a lot of other places to look for wine including food co-ops, corner stores, and discount grocery stores. While some of these …
Happy Birthday, Julia Child!
It’s Julia Child‘s birthday! She’s one of my favorite pop culture figures, and she’s a huge inspiration. To be honest, when I make her recipes I will scale back on the butter – in a big way. However, the end result is still a spectacularly awesome meal. In honor of her birthday, I …
2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Horse Heaven Chenin Blanc
This lovely wine had citrus notes to it. The wine was created at the Horse Heaven Vineyard, and we purchased it from Chateau Ste. Michelle when we did the winery tour. The Horse Heaven Chenin Blanc was light and easy drinking. It makes a great summer wine. The only thing about this wine I …
Mandatory Pregnancy Testing?
Delhi Charter School in Delhi, Louisiana has been the focus of many blog commentaries. According to Think Progress, the school has had a lot of pregnant girls. However, the school charter forbids pregnant girls from attending this K-12 school. In order to uphold that policy, the school requires pregnancy testing of anyone suspected to be pregnant. …
Creating a Cleaning Schedule
Even with a glass (or bottle!) of Malbec at hand, housework is much easier if you create a cleaning schedule. What works best for me is to break down my home’s rooms and then assign each room to a day of the week. I then create a checklist of cleaning chores that need …
