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25 Women-Owned Wineries to Support this March, 2021
March is Women’s History Month and what better way to show your support than by shopping from women-owned businesses? For centuries, the wine industry has been a predominately male-led industry and while in the past few decades women have made strides to get their foot in the cellar door, there are still very few women-owned wineries nationwide. According to Women Winemakers of California and Beyond, about 14% of all California wineries have a lead female winemaker, but far fewer are women-owned. So this month I challenge you to be mindful when picking up wine from the grocery store or planning your next wine tasting excursion. Here is a list of…
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Everything You Need to Treat Yourself this Valentine’s Day
It’s officially February and Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Instead of focusing on what to get everyone else for Valentine’s Day this year, show yourself a little love and treat yourself to a gift from the person who knows you best – you! Here’s a list of some of my favorite things that will help make you feel extra special this VDay, even if you’re single like me in which case I recommend this top rated wand vibrator. With February also being Black History Month I am including many black-owned products throughout this guide! Happy shopping ❤️ This post contains affiliate links that helps me pay my bills and…
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5 Easy and Delicious Mocktail Recipes
To start the new year off right I decided to commit to two weeks of dry January. My 2020, like many others, was full of wine, cocktails, and beer almost every single night. So I wanted to challenge myself to stick to just 2 weeks of Dry January to give my liver and health a little reset. To help me get through this dry time I decided to experiment with fun mocktail recipes and share my top 5 with you! Most of these cocktails call for simple syrup which you can pick up from the store or simply make at home with one part water to one part…
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Easy Holiday Appetizers to Pair with Cakebread Cellars Wine
The holidays may look a little different this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy delicious food to pair with some even better wine! Cakebread Cellars wine is always a staple in my home, especially around the holidays, so this year I decided to make two fun recipes to pair with two of my favorite wines. Cakebread Cellars 2018 Chardonnay pairs perfectly with these simple zucchini and goat cheese tarts, then the 2017 Merlot is paired with a childhood favorite, sausage stuffing balls. I hope you enjoy these recipes and make sure to share your creations with me on Instagram! Zucchini Goat Cheese Tarts Cakebread Cellars…
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20 Delicious Sparkling Wines Under $20
Sparkling wine is one of my favorite beverages of choice! It instantly makes me feel boujee when I pour a full glass of bubbles in a flute or a wine glass. While I think we all know some amazing expensive sparkling wines there are also some affordable options that are just as good! I’ve rounded up 20 delicious sparkling wines under $20 including Proseccos, Cavas, California Sparkling, Cremants, and more. Let me know which ones you’ve tried and love or if I left out any favorites below. And if you’re looking for fun Sparkling Wine Cocktails check out my previous post on my five favorite recipes! PROSECCO Ca’Belli Prosecco –…
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What to do in Sonoma County While Staying Safe and Healthy in 2020
This year has been crazy and Covid-19 has canceled just about all travel plans. However, there are still some safe activities you can enjoy while following the CDC guidelines! If you live in or around Sonoma County, I have compiled a list of fun activities that are safe for the whole family. Glamping What’s more fun than a camping trip? How about a camping trip with a queen size bed! Earlier this summer I had the opportunity to stay at Wildhaven Sonoma, an elevated camping experience situated in the heart of Alexander Valley. I have only been camping a few times in my life and now I never want to…
