French Pinot Noir Scandal

It seems the good French men of the Languedoc Region in Southwest France were testing our Pinot Noir tasting abilities.
You can read the whole BBC STORY HERE.

inexpensive champagne, tasty.

Yes it's true, I long to live in Santa Fe like I long to drink wine and it truly be healthy. Calorie free, no sugar, good for the heart and cancer preventative-WINE.
With that same strength I desire a more aesthetically pleasing place to lay my head.
Phew.

lemony sweet champagne cocktail

photo courtesy ofMartha Stewart
I am transported back to the Bahamas every time I think of an aperitif or cocktail inspired by champagne.

mmm, chicken.


After three meals of rice and vegetables, I have slowly recovered from the treacherous Babe's Chicken night.


drunken figs


"Eating is not a fuel stop, it is a recreation."
Julia Child


What is it about figs, chocolate, and wine?

parmesan cream crackers


Crackers are my new friend. I love to make them, love to eat them, and love to share the simplicity of it all with you.

are you kidding me?

I know I'm not the only girl traveling with her husband's 'hand-me-down' headphones. I'm sorry, but seriously. Are these not the cutest headphones EVER?! Who needs a pearl necklace, or Turqoise belt for that matter?