After ten years in Colorado, I am not that surprised at this month’s drastic weather fluctuations. Here, April is always characterized by volatility, but enough already with this late spring snow! Today was exceptionally messy: five inches of snowfall throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees. Aside from venturing out for a cozy […]

I am up rather late this evening, which seems to be a pattern as of late.  I have been rigorously studying the California Pinot Noirs and Cabernet Sauvignons on our wine list, so that I can rise to the occasion tomorrow, when I begin my position as sommelier at my new job.  I am scrunching […]

Ellis Community Garden, here in Denver, CO It has been a beautiful, bountiful, and rewarding summer so far.  As we are nearing the fall season, the vegetables, herbs, and fruit are in full production.  I have had a lot of fun learning more about preserving and extending the flavors and shelf-lives of the food that […]

A little time has passed, since my last entry, which showcased our upcoming infused vodkas and the iced tea recipe.  I enjoyed a lovely five days, frolicking in the Sonoma and Napa wine regions of California.  That has been the only thing on my mind’s forefront the past few days…  Back to the routine and […]

I woke up rather late this morning.  And, by “rather late,” I mean 11:30AM.  Yes, that’s right.  There is a justifiable reason to waking up that late, and a contributing factor does include poking around on Pinterest until well after 3:00AM.  I kept company with a bottle of Frog’s Leap Chardonnay, and we settled down […]