Category Archives: Life

Two New Winners From Ghirardelli

Posted on September 13, 2013 by wineonmymind

My mother is a confirmed chocoholic and sweet lover. I grew up amidst a plethora of Hostess, Drake’s and Entenmann’s products as well as a wide assortment of chocolate bars and candies. Our freezer was always filled with a variety … Continue reading →

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My Family Went to Puerto Rico and…

Posted on June 5, 2013 by wineonmymind

Some of our family moved to Puerto Rico last year. They are loving the Puerto Rican island lifestyle -and they are not at all missing the Long Island lifestyle!! Part of us had hoped they would miss it. But we … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2013 by wineonmymind

Memorial Day has a lot of tradition for me. It’s always about the local parade. Can’t beat those Firemen in their dress blues!! The first time I went to the parade I had just left my husband. My girls were … Continue reading →

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Making the Moonshine!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by wineonmymind

Last weekend we went down to the Jersey Shore with some friends. We go every year. It has become something of a tradition. Invariably the weather leaves something to be desired. But the weather is not what it’s about; although … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Pinotage!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by wineonmymind

I have been obsessed with this wine since the New York Wine Expo. I have been dreaming of Pinotage. I have been lusting for the earthy aromas and long full bodied finish of this South African beauty. Pinotage is an … Continue reading →

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A Knock Your Socks Off Pinot Noir

Posted on May 4, 2013 by wineonmymind

Yesterday was a pretty tough day all around. It started with the dog. He’s been acting weird lately. He won’t come when I call him. When he is outside he will run to the back  door barking to come back … Continue reading →

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It’s Finally Spring and I Am Craving Rose

Posted on April 28, 2013 by wineonmymind

Wow – it was a rough fall and winter here in New York and especially on Long Island. The warmer, milder weather has been a long time coming. But this weekend, so far, has finally brought a break. I think … Continue reading →

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Best. Fried. Chicken. Ever.

Posted on April 14, 2013 by wineonmymind

We spent last weekend in Connecticut with family- who also happen to be friends. An amazing and awesome coincidence !! Lucky us- they also happen to love food and wine. Umm… Wait- maybe that IS the reason they are friends! … Continue reading →

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A Marvelous Malbec

Posted on April 3, 2013 by wineonmymind

Last night I opened a bottle of wine. Not so extraordinary for me. But what was extraordinary was the absolute deliciousness of this Malbec. It was a bottle of Finca Flitchman Malbec Roble 2012 from Argentina. First of all it … Continue reading →

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Matzoh Balls-Cheese Balls – Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by wineonmymind

My family celebrates both Passover and Easter. This year my personal work schedule does not allow me to make a Passover Seder. I thought to make it on the Sunday before the official start of the holiday but that day … Continue reading →

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