Before I tried J Vineyards sparkling wines, I had heard about them. One day I samples of their rose showed up and I have to admit I was a bit excited. But is the wine worth the hype?’ I’m happy to report that the rosĂ© is pretty darn good. The pink salmon bubbles give of aromas of citrus, jasmine, and […]
This go round they are dedicated to career and the hustle which is the inspiration for their name. Spring is a fabulous time of year. It brings in rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation. I think we can all use some of that right about now. Go get yours boo! The Hustle Horoscopes are for people who want to level up through […]
I don’t know about you, but during this pandemic, I have a hard time keeping up with dates. I have no idea what day of the week it is or when holidays are coming up. I had to be reminded a few times that St. Patrick’s Day is on the way. Why bother with the day? St. Patrick’s Day (aka […]
Cognac has arrived. As you know I’m a big fan. It’s known as the king of brandy. The spirit is full of tradition, but there is some wonderful innovation going on. As you know Cognac is a favorite in the African American community. Next Saturday I’ll be getting into it during a happy hour for the New York Women’s Culinary […]
February is the month of love. There tends to be quite a bit of attention paid to Champagne, but I want to throw in a plot twist. Instead of bubbles as your go to wine for the month, how about rosĂ© ? The pink wine is quite versatile. It’s a good option when you want to kick it casual or […]
This year I’ll be dedicating more time to creating short videos. Since You Tube is also all about short videos, I started a shorts channel under Yolanda Shoshana Shorts. I’m all about creating and it’s a great way to fire off shorts anytime and all the time. You can find me there is short videos are your jam! Share This:
Scream 4- Boneshaker Zinfandel (Hahn Wines) It’s the time of year when people will pair Halloween movies with wine. That’s all good, but some of us love a good slasher movie/tv show year round (even during the Christmas season). As some of you know I am going into the genre with my writing so I spend quite a bit of […]
My livestream came back with a touch of Sippin’ with Shakespeare. I had the pleasure of chatting with Amy Navor and Rob Collier the creators of Ortolan Rosolio, a liquer made from heirloom roses and other botanicals. I actually didn’t know much about rosolio until Ortolan. Rosolio is an old-school Italian liqueur which derives its name from a herb called […]
Theopolis Winery may be a small boutique vineyard, but it is mighty thanks to the vision of, Theodora Lee. While Lee is a law firm partner and trial lawyer by day in San Francisco, her other passion is making wine. While she loves both of her careers, wine lovers would like for her to make wine full time so we […]
In case you didn’t notice finding good beef in the supermarket has been harder to find during this time. Instead of searching high and low for your meat you can have it delivered to you. Vermont Wagyu has you covered. Their meat is primarily grass fed and pasture-raised. The DNA is parent-verified by the American Wagyu Association. There are no added […]
September 2020- Get Your Punch On Punch was invented to be an alternative to beer in the 17th century by men working on ships for the British East India Company. Since beer would go rancid and play they needed a replacement libation, because they loved to drink. A mix of rum, citrus and spices came to their rescue. Punch was […]
August 2020- A Rum/Rhum For The Month Can you believe that August is here? This month there are a few rum/rhum celebrations which is why this month’s scopes are focused on rum/rhum selections. The versatile spirit is in the spotlight with its sensuous ways. It’s also known for its medicinal properties such as good for sore throats, preventing heart attacks, […]
Need a reason to dance a little? The original cast of Hamilton joined The Roots on Jimmy Fallon to do an rendition of “Helpless” with home instruments. I appreciate that some of the intsturments look like cocktails. Phillipa Soo sings her heart out as usual . Even if you haven’t checked out the filmed version of the show, you just […]
July 2020- A RosĂ© Wine For Every Sign This month is going to get you to think pink,cause there’s a rosĂ© selection for every sign. RosĂ© is known for being a fun wine to sip during the summer, but there’s much more to it. There’s 50 shades to rosĂ© so let it take your senses on an adventure. May the […]
