About Me
I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander, Detroit sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, global thinker, and suburbanite of Detroit. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, dog, country, planet, and Italian-Irish heritage.
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Tag Archives: wine
Drink It: Dailys Frozen Cocktails and Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2010
Since, my family and friends had much to celebrate on July 4, we had quite a selection of kid- and adult-friendly beverages on hand. Two favorites emerged. First, my girlfriend and fellow mom, Christy, treated us to Dailys Cocktails Ready-to-Drink … Continue reading
Posted in Drink It, Life
Tagged celebration, Dailys Cocktails, family, France, French wine, friends, Life, wine
Drink It: Vinosesso De Angelis Cantina del Vino 2010
I am partial to anything vinted or brewed in Michigan. The Mitten produces extraordinary wine and beer. With that said, I recommend Vinosesso De Angelis Cantina del Vino 2010. This combination red is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 30% … Continue reading
Drink It: Tres Picos Borsao Garnacha 2009
DI have another recommendation for you. After putting my two angels to bed, I decided to open a bottle of Tres Picos Borsao Garnacha 2009 I purchased at the end of February. I must say the glass or two on … Continue reading
College Life Replays: Print Journalism Lesson #2 — A Riot Mixing Grain with Grapes
A few moments ago, I came across an excerpt from a quote George Clooney gave during a speech in Houston, recently … “Never mix grain with grape.” As I sit drinking my glass of TerreDomini’s Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2009 that quote takes me … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Writers
Tagged beer, college, George Clooney, journalism, Life, party, Western Herald, Western Michigan University, wine
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Drink It: Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha Calatayud 2008
Happy hour struck about 30 minutes ago. Prompted by a long-time college friend and wine consultant, Dan Stockman, I uncorked the said bottle of Garnacha in the title to this post. It has been waiting for consumption since February. Garnacha … Continue reading
Call Me Wino
I love wine. Call it genetics. After all, I am 50-percent Italian; and Italians make some of the best the world has to offer. But, to me, it has that something special that makes a meal, a family party, a … Continue reading
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Tagged Filipo Marc Winery, food pairing, garnacha, Italian, Kids on the Go, Sangria's Royal Oak, Spanish, wine, wine tasting
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Classic Wine Cooler Recipe from Whole Foods
This wine cooler recipe from Whole Foods might work well for your holiday celebrations this weekend or for Mother’s Day. 1 bottle white wine 1 cup raspberries 1 liter sparkling water Mix ingredients in your favorite glass carafe or pitcher, add … Continue reading
