Archive for November, 2011

Virginia Wine Country
[ 0 ] November 16, 2011 |

Virginia Wine Country

Traveling cross country to wine country is no longer a concern.  I only learned it was not a concern last weekend after traveling to Virginia’s Wine Country.  I had always heard about Virginia’s Wine Country but can honestly say I did not trust that there was actually a legit wine scene.  Having traveled to Napa […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Thanks!
[ 2 ] November 15, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Thanks!

There are those occasions where a simple thank you is appropriate but what about those occasions where a formal notice should be sent out?  I think alot of people are confused on where it is appropriate to send out the formal “Thank you” note versus a simple thank you as your guests exit the premises.  […]

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So the (Last) Week Begins…
[ 0 ] November 14, 2011 |

So the (Last) Week Begins…

This past week was insane.  Insane might be an understatement considering my recap of all that happened: 1. the Metropolitan Cooking Show, 2. a Wine tour of Virginia’s Wine Country, 3. a trip to a mall restaurant where local ingredients are a must, 4. a secret cocktail event that landed me behind the bar, and […]

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Seamless Gi.Ve.Aw.Ay Winner Results
[ 1 ] November 14, 2011 |

Seamless Gi.Ve.Aw.Ay Winner Results

We have a winner!  The winner of the CRAVED giveaway which I posted here is…drum roll…Amy of A Little Nosh!  Amy will receive a $20 gift-card to use on the Seamless online ordering service (takeout or delivery).  Kudos to Amy and thanks for participating.

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Freixenet Friday Gi.Ve.Aw.aY
[ 1 ] November 11, 2011 |

Freixenet Friday Gi.Ve.Aw.aY

Give your bubbly some holiday spunk this season! Pop open a bottle of Freixenet Cordon Negro Extra Dry and cut up some red and green pears and toss them  in your flutes for a little pizazz! The pears will make the perfect match as this sparkling wine is earthy and fruity on the palate and […]

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