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the path CHARDONNAY 2010

the path CHARDONNAY 2010

~ a Wegmans $6 special

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the path Chardonnay is pale yellow in color with straw aromas.
There is no noticeable fruitiness, a little acidic with no tannins.
It is very light bodied with citrusy lemon undertones.
It has a somewhat dry finish that lingers for a bit.
This is NOT a big buttery okay chardonnay – it is
easy drinking & light on the palate.
Great value for those who prefer that kind of Chardonnay.

Mumm Napa Valley Cuvee M

Mumm Napa Valley Cuvee M

~ a sparkling wine from California

 

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Bright yellow color with a fruity aroma.

Nicely balanced with some acidity, a little on the dry side but not overwhelming. 

This is a light bodied sparkling wine with hints of peach & a pleasant finish.

Sparkling wines are always fun & festive!

Great for entertaining. Also a nice starter for any meal.

Would pair nicely with most appetizers, seafood & lighter meals.

 

Great value @ $18

Find me in the SPARKLING WINE section

 

CHEERS!!!!

 

Sunday 11-20-11 The Unconventional Sofa Bed

Sunday 11-20-11

When furnishing our basement,
I searched high, low & sideways for an “Unconventional Sofa Bed
 I wanted guests to be comfortable.
But WHAT EXACLTY is an Unconventional Sofa Bed???
many would ask……it’s one without a metal bar breaking your back.
Allow me to show you……

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Going down to our finished basement
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sitting on the comfy sofa bed despite it being a sofa bed –
do you know how uncomfortable those things usually are?
Very.
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take off the pillows & cushions
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pull out slat from bottom……
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comfy wooden slats not hard metal bar
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then you flip the sofa cushion
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Are you ready??
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Ta-Da!! Queen size comfy bed which comes with
your own private bathroom that has a river rock shower floor,
rain showerhead & heated floor. It’s lovely.
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time to snooze
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Danny Diehl & Weasel trying out the sofa bed.
It’s approved.
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Share what you have………

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 That’s a question you hear a lot.

“Was it worth it?”

Not certain what either “it” refers to, but generally we’re saying,

“was the destination worth the journey?

Was the effort worth the reward?”

The thing about effort is that

effort is its own reward

if you allow it to be.

So the answer can always be “yes” if you let it.

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Non Alcoholic Thanksgiving Choice & Dessert Wine Suggestions

*addendum to  “What to serve with the Bird”

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I promised a few Picture of the Day subscribers a non-alcoholic option for Thanksgiving.
Also –  several readers asked for dessert suggestions. See my ideas below……

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For a Non Alcoholic Choice – I HIGHLY recommend this punch.
(I made it, tried it, drank it & can tell you — it is DELICIOUS!)

Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

 

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Delicious Punch – make me, drink me!

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There are MANY dessert options.
Here are a couple of my favorites:

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Rosa Regale
– found in the Sparkling Wine Section.
I always like to START with a sparkler
& ending with one is also a nice touch……
Slightly floral with strawberry and raspberry aromatics.
This is a dessert sparkler, so it’s on the sweet side.
It goes great with chocolate (or any dessert really…..)

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ChocoVine Wine
(really, I’m NOT kidding!)

~ChocoVine is a fine French Cabernet
 combined with a rich dark chocolate from Holland,
paired together to create a decadent, silky smooth drink.
 It can be served on the rocks & is a dessert in itself.
No food pairing necessary….. not kidding!

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Trimbach  Alsace Gewurztraminer

~ would pair wonderfully with Apple or Pumpkin Pie
 (find it in the FRENCH section of your wine store)

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Gobble Gobble – Happy Thanksgiving everyone…….
(let me know if you have more wine questions!)

always positive,
Helen 🙂

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Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

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  • 1 quart pomegranate juice (usually find this in the produce section)
  • 2 cups fresh orange juice  (you really DO want to use fresh squeezed – it makes a world of difference – also can be found in produce section – or squeeze your own!)

  • 2 cups chilled limeade (get it in the frozen department)

  • 1 (25-ounce) bottle sparkling water

  • Lime and orange slices, for garnish

  • fresh pomegranate seeds (we get the seeds already out of the pomegranate – hopefully your store has them!)

In a punch bowl or large pitcher  combine the pomegranate juice, orange juice, and limeade. Pour in the sparkling water and float lime and orange slices on top. Fill glasses with ice, sprinkle in the pomegranate seeds, and ladle punch into glasses.

It sounds so yummy I am ready to make a batch NOW!!!

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It is delicious & worth the time to make

 

11-19-11 biking, dogs, Gasper’s Ladies Night Out

11-19-11

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out for a short spin on two wheels today –
it was CHILLY!!  Rode 10 miles, wanted to
do more but I guess TEN is better than none?
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sister Pat was doing some Thanksgiving cleaning
& she did THIS with the windows….
I was like WHOA!! our windows flip out like that?
We lived here 8 years & I never knew…..
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took the doggies for a walk after biking —
here comes WEASEL!!! still running like a pup
even though she is a senior……
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Chester Rose Butt Sniffer
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dogs were exhausted after their walk
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CALVIN
Congratulations to my friends Lynne & Stu on their new addition –
He is a red toy poodle………
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Gasper’s is an outdoor garden/landscaping business near us.
friend Joyce & I thought we’d check it out.
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There’s Joyce!
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Joyce making friends with with Bob Gasper (the owner (left)
& one of the guys (whose name I forget)
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this is one of the baskets I am going to win.
Danny – I will give you the Flyers Tickets!

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Me with Donny Love — it was a most excellent performer.
I should have taken some videos!!
I got his number if someone needs an entertainer
for a party. This guy is GREAT!
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Statue carved in a stump outside the garden center
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neighbor Mayor Bob dropped off this bag for me
while I was at the open house.
Love the Leopard Bag — thank you Bob!!!!
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Stuff a bag, not a Turkey…..
neighbor Denise works at a food bank &
every Thanksgiving holds a food drive for the needy.
This years donations are stellar — and bags of
groceries are still being accepted.
Deliver your bag of groceries to 61 Valentine.
or contact me if you’d like to make a $$$ donation.
It’s a good cause.
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Turkeys take vacation in November

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There are things that we never want to let go of,
people we never want to leave behind.
But keep in mind that letting go
isn’t the end of the world,
 it’s the beginning of a new life.

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Thursday 11-17-11 Taco Suave, Tony’s Place

Thursday 11-17-11

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Tonight a few of the neighbors took friend Marybeth
out to dinner for her birthday.
 Mexican was her choice! 
( WHAT does the sign say?)
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Taco Suave is not a fancy place but the food is good
and it is byob!
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look how nice they made it for us!!

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Cheers MB (middle) — Happy Birthday!
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they even put a tablecloth on for us!
(left) Kim, MB, Tanya, Denise
(right) Debbie & Maureen
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yummy chicken Nachos – should have gotten two orders
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freshly made guacamole
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MB’s birthday cake (from Wegmans)
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That’s Delphina our server
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where can 7 people go & eat for this price???
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afterwards we gallivanted over to TONY’S PLACE.
I don’t know why…..
Me with neighbor Sara (her birthday today)
& MB (her birthday was Monday)
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Thursday happens to be Karaoke Night –
the girls ALWAYS like to sing
Blister in the Sun by the Violent Femmes

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getting serenaded by Mr Karaoke!
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Tanya making friends – singing YMCA!

it was a LATE night……………

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Inside every older person
is a younger person wondering
what happened?

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The first sign of maturity
is the discovery that
 the volume knob also turns to the left.

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