We were very excited about Day Three. We had reservations for lunch at Lynmar Estate Winery (a winery we had never visited before) and a later appointment at Alexander Valley Vineyards in Alexander Valley.
Category: Celebrations
Adventures in Napa/Sonoma, Day 2, The Lobster Feast
I have never been to a lobster feast…or a clam bake. So, we were quite excited when we saw The Deloach Vineyards members only Lobster Feast. The date was within a week of our 34th Anniversary, so we made reservations, which lead to this whole, sweet Napa and Sonoma mini vacation.
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Say “Cheese”..as in Broccoli Cheese Soup with Smoked Chicken and Bacon
Taste this soup and it will put a smile on your face. You won’t even have to say, “Cheese.” (PS. take some advice from a photographer and never ask your subjects to say cheese…that’s where the term “cheesy smile” comes from. So, just ask them to smile.) This soup has everything a comfort food soup should have: cheese, bacon, smoked chicken, a little Tabasco and some vegetables, especially broccoli. So, what more do you need in order to make it? Continue reading “Say “Cheese”..as in Broccoli Cheese Soup with Smoked Chicken and Bacon”
Flirting with Skirt Steak
As I look back at the past month and wonder where it went, I see that Yes!Chef! and I have been pretty busy with life type stuff and he hasn’t had a lot of time to cook up a bunch of things for the blog.
Bring-Your-Own-Chair Easter Event or “I don’t normally like cauliflower, but I like this Cauliflower”
We are still waiting to move in to the Mid Century Modern home (affectionately known as The Money Pit) that we are remodeling. The only items left are putting together the Easy Closet System (looks complicated) and getting our brand new Induction Range working. We haven’t even had a chance to use it yet (except once when we boiled water.) And now it doesn’t work, even though the repairman has been there three times and plans on coming out this week. Sigh. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. (If you want to read about our remodeling “adventures” you can find it here.)
Deck The Halls Holiday Home Tour Part II AND Is fudge a bad word?
Well, here we are with another couple of Virtual Holiday Home Tours. I am very excited to showcase these beautiful homes with their gorgeous decorations. Let’s get right to it.
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