Cocktail rings use to be a woman’s first bling. The rings made their first appearance during the days of Prohibition. Women were “sisters doing it for themselves” because they were finally making their own money.&hellip
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Uberkate: Bring On The Bling Of The Cocktail Ring
La Palomilla Bed & Breakfast- Mexico City
I love a good bed and breadfast, how about you ? In fact when I travel, I love to spend ample time in the hotel or B& B that I stay in. It’s always refreshing&hellip
The Pompette Podcast: The Finger Lakes Wine Country
But have you been to the Finger Lakes in New York? I’m on countdown for an adventure in the Finger Lakes for a mix of travel, wine, beer, cider, nature and good times. I&hellip
Charmed by Cheese: Camembert & Coppola
Camembert and Coppola is the pairing for the evening. I’m making the Camembert Burger from the French Grill cookbook which will surely go down nicely with the Coppola Wine Diamond Red Blend that was inspired&hellip
Bruja On Books: 150 Best Waffle Maker Recipes
Waffles have been around since the 9th-10th century. They made their first appearance in Greece. Made from grain flour and water, they were known as “communion wafers” and usually had the image of Jesus or&hellip
Sharknado 6: Drink It Up, It’s About Time
Sharknado is back baby. That means Fin Shepard will have save the day again. Is he up to the challenge or will the sharks get the best of him? Fin will travel back in time&hellip
Charmed by Cheese: Black Hennessy & Mon Père Brie
A little cheese and Cognac…oh yes. It shouldn’t be a surprise that Cognac and cheese are fabulous together, afterall the French do both of them ready well. 🧀 For a wicked pairing, go with Mon&hellip
A Bite-Sized History of France
I can’t tell you how excited I am to read, A Bite-Sized History of France, by StĂ©phane HĂ©naut and Jeni Mitchell. The history of French cuisine page after page. Yasss! Thanks to The New Press for sending&hellip
Book Lover’s Day At the Caldwell Bed and Breakfast
As you know I love books, especially food and wine ones, so I love what the Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast is up to. For Book Lover’s Day, they are having a novel-inspired breakfast on&hellip
Champagne Charles Heidsieck Dinner at Rotisserie Georgette Featuring NV Blanc de Blancs and the 2004 Blanc des Millénaires
Champagne Charles Heidsieck is the perfect wine for modern quaintrelles and dandies. The bubbly was created by the dandy and entrepreneur, Charles Heidsieck, in the 19th century when he was only 29 years old. His&hellip
Opry City Stage: A Touch Of Nashville In NYC
You can take the girl out of the south, but can’t the southern out of the girl. While I didn’t go out of my way listen to county music when I was growing up in&hellip
Charmed by Cheese: DĂ©lice de Bourgogne
While Bourgogne is known for it’s wine, they also make amazing cheese. A cheese from the region you should try is DĂ©lice de Bourgogne. It’s a soft-ripened triple-cream cheese made from cow’s milk produced by Fromagerie&hellip
Wine & Cheese Pairing Cruise In NYC
There are plenty of wine and cheese tasting in NYC at this point. In fact, you would probably be able to find a nice cheese plate in a dive bar in in the city. However,&hellip
