When we got married on May 4th twenty years ago we had no idea that our anniversary date would be hijacked by Stars Wars, “May The Fourth Be With You”. Likewise, May 5th was just an ordinary day; not the Cinco de Mayo holiday that’s so popular today. As much as I love tequila and Mexican food, Cinco de Mayo will have to wait until after our two-day anniversary celebration.
Author Archives: J Reilly
I’ve Been Summer-ized
It’s not actually summer according to the calendar, but 80 degree weather, light past 7:30 p.m., and a Friday night to boot herald this evening as the official opening of the Boozy Lifestyle Summer Season 2017.
Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vines Mourvèdre 2015
In the 1980s when Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay dominated the field of California wine, a rebel band of vintners formed an informal group to promote the use of grape varieties from the Rhône Valley, France, and dubbed themselves the Rhône Rangers. The fruits of their marketing labor have resulted in Syrah and other Rhône varietalsContinueContinue reading “Cline Family Cellars Ancient Vines Mourvèdre 2015”
Welcome the Winery Ghost: Phantom 2013
Bogle Vineyards is a family-owned business that produces a selection of value brand wines, including popular varietals and two red blends.
The Miso Soup Quest
An e-newsletter from Food and Wine Magazine links me to a recipe for miso soup with turmeric and tofu and my miso soup quest begins.
Creamy Pesto Pasta Primavera With Shrimp
On a recent Rachael Ray Show with guest Emeril Lagasse, they made a pasta primavera with saffron cream featuring one of my favorite vegetables, asparagus. And if the sight of gorgeous asparagus isn’t enough, Rachael gives it even more sex appeal by cutting it on a bias! The audience swoons…
Wine and Wings
Pleasant dreams of chicken wings… Have you ever dreamt about something and woken up with an acute craving for it?
2 For $20
Two for $20 sounds more like a sale at a cheap clothing store than my local liquor store. For me, two bottles of wine for $20 is much more exciting than 100% cotton crew neck T-shirts in an assortment of spring colors.
Alexa, Enable Critical Thinking
We have a new member of the family named Alexa. She’s a cute little circular puck who lights up when we speak to her. Not only is she adorable, she’s very smart, too! Just ask her a question. Alexa, what’s the weather forecast? Alexa, what time is the super bowl? Alexa, what’s in the news? Alexa has all the answers.
The Ins and Outs of A Colonoscopy
At my yearly physical, the doctor reads my records on the computer screen and notices that I’ve turned age 50. He nonchalantly asks, “Have you scheduled a colonoscopy yet?” I answer no and he responds that I should think about doing it.
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