I have always loved Snickerdoodles. I recall when I was a child, during the Christmas holidays, my mom prepared many different types of Christmas cookies. She made Chocolate Chip Cookies, Spritz, and Sugar Cookies. I remember the year she added Snickerdoodles. I think everyone in the family fell in love with this cookie. I…
Category: Food
5 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
You find yourself at a lovely home rental in the mountains. You have brought your favorite wine, and you can’t wait to sit on the deck overlooking the beautiful mountains sipping your lovely wine. The house you rented should be fully stocked, but when you search for the corkscrew, which should be a staple…
Wine and Food Adventures-Let’s Check out Fireclay Cellars in Siler City North Carolina
Join me for a visit to Fireclay Cellars Vineyard &Winery in Siler City NC There are about 200 wineries and 400-500+ vineyards in North Carolina, according to the internet. Karen and I thought it would be fun to check out one that is not too far from our location in the Cary Apex area….
Travel/Food-My Pre-Covid Trip to Childress Vineyards in NC
Travel Blast From the Past I just checked out their website to see if they were open during Covid and found that “Yes”, they are! They are still serving meals in their restaurant, and they continue to have wine tastings. I would go on the site to check out the restrictions and make a reservation…
Dry January is Over. Now What???
As you all know, I did participate in Dry January. I stopped alcohol intake on Jan 4 and had my first glass of wine on Jan 30. I know it was not the entire month, but it was the majority of the month. Now what? I decided to give Dry January a try because I…
Recipe Review-Lemony Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Orzo-Adapted from Southern Living Cook Book 2020
It was just Brodie and I celebrating New Year’s Eve. This was one year I am glad to have behind me because of the Covid Pandemic. There was one special event during this difficult year, sweet little Jane was born. I decided to try a new recipe to enjoy both New Year’s Eve and New…