Continue Reading ⟶: Harvest WidowingIt’s the time of year here when I wake up in the morning and the air smells like sweet, baked grapes. It’s also the time of year when I get a lot more “me time.” Yes, harvest is upon us, albeit earlier than usual, and this is my first year as an official “harvest widow.”…Keep…
Continue Reading ⟶: May in Napa ValleyIt’s definitely May in Napa Valley! It feels like summertime already and I was lucky enough to have meetings in the morning this week, getting me out in the sunshine, but before it was too roasting to enjoy it. Back when I commuted from Napa to Calistoga for work, I got pretty familiar with the…Keep…
Continue Reading ⟶: Wine Tasting in ChiantiOur ride from Bologna to Siena was gorgeous, to say the least. We pulled over a few times, just to take in the view. The rolling hills were dotted with vineyards and olive groves, all in shades of green and gold with hints of red that teased fall. It was true countryside, with the two-lane…Keep…
Continue Reading ⟶: A Weekend StaycationMy cousin and her boyfriend drove over to visit Dave and me this weekend for a mini weekend staycation. On Saturday, we got “lost” in the Italian countryside as we tried to make our way to a winery (apparently Google doesn’t realize that the most direct route, if through an unpaved dirt road near someone’s…Keep…
Continue Reading ⟶: La Notte delle BollicineAn evening of Italian sparkling wine (literally called ‘the night of bubbles’) and small bites from local restaurants, all on the grounds of the Castle of Udine? Yes, please!
Continue Reading ⟶: Here comes the sunThe sun finally came out today! Hooray! I’m sitting here with the windows wide open— never mind that it’s a breezy 55–day. I don’t even care. It’s sunny! On Sunday night, one of Dave’s classmates (and his wife) invited everyone over for wine and heavy apps which was very nice of them. It also gave…Keep…
Continue Reading ⟶: Napa Valley in the morningHarvest season in Napa means an early call for those working on the production side of a winery. I took this photo this morning when dropping Dave off at work, way above the valley on Pritchard Hill…so high, it’s above the fog!
Continue Reading ⟶: Our last night in ItalyHonestly, I don’t know what my deal is these days. Somehow, ever since getting back home to California, I’ve been too busy to post anything. Seriously?! I don’t know what’s going on because I don’t remember having 24/7 appointments/parties/obligations since we’ve returned. At any rate, here are the photos I’ve been meaning to post from…Keep…
Continue Reading ⟶: The Feast of BeppeI feel it appropriate to get started on this blog post now, because I just finished (what I hope will become) my daily workout routine, in which I work to “undo” the indulging that happened in Italy. And speaking of indulgence, remember when I spent a great deal of time eating magnificent dishes and how…Keep…