Over the Moon
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Halloween
One my husband had eye surgery and had to be off work for two weeks he does feel much better and finally no blood in his eye.
Two Anthony was bitten by bear so we gave him up to the pound and found Sadey she is a snuggle bug. she crawled up on Paul laid down and fell asleep on him.
Three Halloween was fun as always
Now its going to be time soon to start baking and making things for the holiday's I love Thanksgiving i think its because i get to cook a lot of food and get away with it :)
I always knew my life would be crazy but some days I just wish it would be dull and boring oh well... Back to reality.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Growing up Italian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3Cw8Hw054
Friday, September 30, 2011
Obession
So I can understand the craze of new things that come out now a days for kids, and how they are ALWAYS changing . But my oldest daughter Layla has taken this craze to a whole new level. She has become truly obsessed with Hello Kitty, not that its a bad thing I enjoy it as well but in moderation. No not her. She has a Hello Kitty Lava lamp, clothes, makeup, backpacks, lunch box, earrings, necklace, etc. And even the rare one that you can only get from Japan, that my father's new wife brought back with her from one of her visits.
I hope that one she understands how lucky she is to be able to have these things and I have this sad twisted feeling that she will continue this obsession for years to come.
Monday, September 19, 2011
New Start
The new Blog will not solely be on wine anymore, I have decided to post my life as it happens. I will do my best to keep it up to date.
Enjoy
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Caravella Limoncello
This is truly a simple but tasty alcohol. It is made from lemon, sugar, and grain alcohol. It is a light, sweet, and easy to drink . Best served ice cold, and the Italians generally serve it after a meal as a way to help them digest their food. Now their are many ways to have this,but i will name only a few. One is by itself in a small glass, or the other way i will mention i will give you a recipe for.
Limoncello Cosmopolitan
- Combine 3/4 ounce vodka, 1/4 ounce cranberry juice and 1/4 ounce Caravella Limoncello.
- Pour into martini glass and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Chandon Riche
Chandon Nouveau Riche:
Ingredients for 1 cocktail
2 oz cucumber simple syrup (see recipe below)
2 thin cucumber ribbons
1 thin slice of orange
1 thin slice of lime
2 mint leaves
Ice cubes
Chandon Extra-Dry Riche
Instructions for cucumber simple syrup
Cut one whole English cucumber into ¼-inch slices. In a saucepan, combine cucumber, 2 cups of water and two cups of white sugar. Bring to a boil and cook on low heat for 8 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Let stand and come to room temperature before refrigerating. Cool in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours or overnight for best results. After proper refrigeration, remove the cucumber with a slotted spoon and use the syrup as desired. Syrup will keep refrigerated for up to one month.
Instructions for cocktail
In a highball glass, combine cucumber simple syrup, cucumber ribbons, orange slice and mint leaves. Squeeze juice from lime slice and discard rind. Fill the glass almost to the rim with ice cubes. Top with Chandon Extra-Dry Riche. Stir and serve.
Suggested glassware: Highball glass
Give it a try it runs about $14-20 depending on where you shop.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Imperia Vodka
This hopefully will become the Grey Goose of the vodka world soon. Imperia vodka is a Russian vodka started in 1894, made by a company called Russian Standard. It is 40% and 80 proof, and is distilled eight times. It is a very smooth vodka, with a smooth grain flavor. This in my opinion is better then Croc, Grey Goose, Skyy, and Belvidere vodka.