Shellabration 2023
Yes, it is many months after Shellabration 2023. In fact, it is the first day of Autumn 2024. Time to think about some of our favorite seasonal activities. The Oyster […]
Category Archives: Wines
Lamb Chops and Riesling?
Why not lamb chops and Riesling? Well, we can tell you there is no good reason. It doesn’t sound like a likely combination, but in Alsace, all kinds of meat […]
Baeckeoffe!
It’s a stew, not a bake-off… Baeckeoffe is a delicious Alsatian stew that we discovered during our trips to Alsace, France. It is a hearty meat-eater’s delight, combining beef, lamb, […]
Shellabration 2014!
Shellabration 2014 was Super It is hard to believe that a year passed since the last Shellabration. Ah, but it’s true. This year, Marian was able to go with me […]
Paella at Palmer Vineyards
Palmer’s Wine Club Paella Party It is hard to believe that our last post was in early August. The steadily beautiful weather of August and September here on the East […]
Palmer Vineyards Summer Wine Club Event
Great wine, food, and fine company in beautiful surroundings… It was a scant two weeks ago that Marian and I attended the Palmer Vineyards Wine Club Summer Get-together. Time flies […]
Surprise Ending
Picnic at Roanoke Vineyard’s Love Lane Tasting Room That wasn’t the first iteration of our picnic plan on Sunday last. Marian had the great idea of discovering the location of […]
Visiting Vines and Hops
Finding Good Cheer in Riverhead We were looking for a bit of cheer on a Saturday in late April. Though well into spring, winter retained its chilling grip on the […]
One Woman Visits Another
It finally feels like Spring! Marian and I headed out for a ride on the North Fork hoping to enjoy a sunny picnic and some wine. We got our wish. […]
Emma Larsson Trio at Pellegrini Vineyards
Easy Listening at Pellegrini March 15th was a sunny Saturday, perfect for enjoying another LI Winterfest performance. This time, our friend Kenny accompanied me to Pellegrini Vineyards to enjoy the […]
Trip Around Town 