by Rosina Wilson on August 15, 2012

It’s August 15th ~ Happy 100th Birthday Julia Child! ************************************************************** It’s also “Drink Wine With Dinner™ Day” ~ and *all* of August is “Drink Wine With Dinner™ *Month*!” That’s 16 more days for celebrating… ************************************************************** Enjoy these photos from my “Happy Birthday Julia” party ~ and *click here* to see the whole meal! (Photo: Homemade gravlax with [...]
by Rosina Wilson on August 15, 2011

We’ve been counting down to “Drink Wine With Dinner” Day ~ and to Julia Child’s birthday, the reason for it all ~ since the beginning of August. Finally the wait is over and the 15th is here ~ so let’s grab a plate, fill a glass ~ and celebrate! Several days ago, I stumbled across [...]
by Rosina Wilson on May 2, 2010

Our destination? Nicholson Ranch, just past the Carneros region in Sonoma Valley. For many reasons ~ its elegant-yet-rustic setting; its hands-on, family-run feel; and most of all its superb, award-gobbling wines ~ Nicholson Ranch ranks among my all-time favorite wineries anywhere.