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THE LONG ROAD TO A GRAND OPENING!

Teri B.

January 21, 2017

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Things I Love, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

  You know all those parables recited when thinking about starting a new business? Here are a few good ones: “Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.” -Jack Dorsey, Twitter co-founder “The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as much energy as the first 90%.” -Rob Kalin, […]

ROAD TRIP! Part 3 — NAPA & BEYOND ..

Teri B.

August 22, 2016

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Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

This summer’s road trip (click here for previous posts) included Napa for two nights. Happily, the solution to finding great accommodations in Napa without spending a fortune (not easy) was achieved with a stay at the Andaz downtown Napa. We saw first-hand the tremendous building boom occurring in the area. And, if you’re not familiar with the name, Andaz is Hyatt’s […]

ROAD TRIP! (Part 2)

Teri B.

August 6, 2016

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Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

After a couple of wonderful days in Pebble Beach (read about that here), the hubby and I continued north. There is absolutely no question that a trip to the Bay Area incomplete without a meal at iconic Chez Panisse in Berkeley — always at the cafe. Why the cafe? Just because I like the choice of what […]

AFRICA, PART 2: CAPE WINELANDS NOT QUITE NAPA … YET

Teri B.

May 8, 2016

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International Travel, Things I Love, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

When one has the good fortune to be just a few hours from the world-class Napa Valley, it is easy to become a bit jaded in terms of whether another region can compete. But when the hubby and I arrived in Franschhoek, outside of Cape Town (see previous post), it was time to rethink that premise. Certainly […]

PASO ROBLES VINEYARD WEDDING

Teri B.

September 9, 2015

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Things I Love, U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

Weddings are generally happy occasions, but some are just downright joyful … and a recent family wedding definitely was the latter. All the elements were there: gorgeous setting (HammerSky Vineyards in Paso Robles); beautiful bride and handsome groom; wonderful weather (unseasonably mild); and the feeling that this couple is in it for the long haul. […]

BEST WAY TO END THE SUMMER (WARNING: Do not proceed on an empty stomach!)

Teri B.

September 8, 2013

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Things I Love, U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

With the end of summer fast approaching, and the son and daughter about to gain full employment (please God), a family trip was in order. Where to go? Well, that would be nirvana/heaven-on-earth/the foodies’ paradise … aka Napa Valley.   Wonderful eggplant parm for the first dinner in Napa .. We decided to make the […]

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