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Top 10 Gift Ideas for Working Moms

04.27.22 04:43 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Working Moms

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Working Moms

 

Every year as Mother’s Day approaches, my daughter asks me what I want or need. Her love is all...

Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Regal from Rhône

04.05.22 03:51 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The Regal from Rhône


Châteauneuf-du-Pape 

Pronounced: shah toe nuf-dew-pahp 



Below is a map of southern Rhône. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the southern Rhône’s most exclusive appellation: 


The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape literally means the “New castle of the Pope“. During the 14th Century, the city of Avignon,...

Chenin Blanc, My New Obsession

03.29.22 05:04 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Chenin Blanc, My New Obsession

I've always been more of a red wine drinker, especially in the winter and fall, but I think as I study more wines from around the world, my palate has definitely grown. I have always appreciated Champagne, Prosecco, and Chardonnay (my favorites of all time being Far Niente and Château Montelena Char...

Chenin Blanc, My New Obsession

03.29.22 04:56 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Chenin Blanc, My New Obsession

I've always been more of a red wine drinker, especially in the winter and fall, but I think as I study more wines from around the world, my palate has definitely grown. I have always appreciated Champagne, Prosecco, and Chardonnay (my favorites of all time being Far Niente and Château Montelena Char...

Beaujolais: The Festive Cousin of Pinot Noir

03.23.22 05:00 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Beaujolais: The Festive Cousin of Pinot Noir


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Gamay..... sounds like something you would shout as you win a round of some game.... but it's actually a grape varietal, and sometimes a great one at that. Gamay was originally planted just outs...

Top 5 Questions NOT to Ask a Working Mom

03.22.22 05:00 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Top 5 Questions NOT to Ask a Working Mom


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We all have those moments when the passive aggressive police come out and try to get under your skin. Remember: passive-aggressive behavior is driven by the feeling of being powerless. Don't feed into it because it will only encourage their behavior. It gives them what they want—to fe...

Sports Moms

03.15.22 05:15 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Sports Moms



Having played sports myself, I am proud my daughter is an athlete. Living in a digital world has certainly contributed to the obesity epidemic. Kids just don’t want to go outside and play anymore. It’s all about the Tik Toks, Fort Knight, and YouTube videos. Not only have there been lower extremity ...

Cabernet Franc: The Under-Appreciated Genetic Parent to Cabernet Sauvignon 

03.08.22 07:27 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Cabernet Franc: The Under-Appreciated Genetic Parent to Cabernet Sauvignon 

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Cabernet franc has historically been grown to mix with cabernet sauvignon and merlot in a typical Bordeaux style, but there are many producers who are bottling this wine all alone....

So who’s your daddy? ..... Sometime around the 17th century in southern France, cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc go...

Organizing your Work Day

03.04.22 06:30 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Organizing your Work Day


Working moms, no matter where they are, could always use help in lowering stress and anxiety.  There are many studies out there that conclude the more organized you are, the less stressed our days will be. That being said, why not plan to have our days a little more ma...

Pinot Noir "The Heartbreak Grape"

02.22.22 06:00 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Pinot Noir "The Heartbreak Grape"

As we now have a greater following, I thought I would re-circulate some of my prior wine education blogs.  Hopefully you can enjoy learning about the amazing world of wine, as I have all these years. I'm currently studying for the Certified Sommelier Examination (The 2nd exam) administered by t...

Easing Back to Work After Maternity Leave

02.15.22 06:00 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Easing Back to Work After Maternity Leave




Deciding to go back to work after maternity leave can be downright nerve wracking. Some moms may decide to stay at home and others will decide to go back to work, either because, financially they don't have a choice, or they don't want to give up the career they spent the first part of their li...

Girl Drama and Bullies

02.08.22 05:09 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Girl Drama and Bullies




……It’s so painful. As I watch my daughter and hear of her friends going through the rollercoaster of emotions with girlfriends, it brings back my own childhood memories...

How to Cope with the Angry Teen

02.01.22 11:31 AM By Lisa - Comment(s)
How to Cope with the Angry Teen

 

Sometimes I look back and think “Omg I must have made my parents INSANE!” I remember the screaming matches with my mom and the silent treatment I gave my dad (because we didn’t dare yell at dad without that death stare).

 

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Please Be Patient, Student Driver! 

01.24.22 05:06 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Please Be Patient, Student Driver! 




We have all seen those bumper magnets on the back of cars. I always shake my head and quickly move away from those vehicles. Has anyone else seen those vehicles only to realize there is a single older person behind the wheel? They were either too lazy to remove the magnet, or they are just learning?...

Ice Fest 2022

01.24.22 05:06 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Ice Fest 2022

This past weekend I was lucky to head to western Pennsylvania with a great friend from college to visit his family, friends, and a local town’s annual Ice Fest. Ligonier, PA, located about an hour east of Pittsburgh and nestled in the beautiful Laurel Highlands, has been dubbed by Tra...

Elevate Your Deviled Egg

09.06.21 11:16 AM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Elevate Your Deviled Egg



Happy Labor Day today and cheers to all those celebrating with cook-outs and BBQs. I'm a true sucker for a perfect deviled egg and was flattered by a friend who holds the bar high for these appetizers, so I thought I would share the recipe. 


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Staying Afloat With Depression

08.02.21 03:18 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Staying Afloat With Depression




According to the World Health Organization (WHO):

*  Globally, 322 million people worldwide suffer from depression.

*  Depression represents the main cause of disability throughout the world.

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Linguine Alla Carbonara

07.21.21 07:23 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Linguine Alla Carbonara

It's Wednesday.....What to eat when you know your picky child won't be home and you still want to have a quick but delicious meal you crave and know that they won't be missing.... I'm Italian, so pasta it is!!!! Here is a linguine alla carbonara. I won't bore you with details on the ori...

Mixed Berry Galette

07.03.21 10:20 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Mixed Berry Galette

As we approach our Nation’s Independence day, I thought it would be great to make a dessert that reflects the theme of the holiday. The Stars and Stripes are close to my heart, and now they are in my stomach too! Haha. Here is an extremely easy to follow recipe. It is simple, delicious, and you can ...

Ice Cream French Toast

05.18.21 04:55 PM By Lisa - Comment(s)
Ice Cream French Toast
Ice Cream French Toast


My culinary idol is the famous French chef Jacques Pepin. This has to be the easiest and most delicious French toast ever. It was one of his ideas and I thought how brilliant. The ice cream already has the egg, cream, and sugar!! This recipe is super fast and it’s basically 3 i...

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