Dynamite: Cabernet Sauvignon

 

I bought this because a customer recommended it. This was a 2006 also from Sonoma, California. The price for the bottle was $22.99.
Ratings A - F, A = best; F = worst
Smell the wine: B - a rich smelling wine, can't wait to taste!
Taste the wine: B - a dry bold wine with berry after taste.
Did you enjoy it: B
Would I buy this again? Perhaps
Comments: Good wine. A little too "bold" for me. Nice berry flavors.

Going to the Library

 

One great thing about our new space is how close we are to the library! I have an English degree, so I am predisposed to nerdom. Anyway, while I wait for the govt shutdown to end, I have been busy reading some great books. I just finished "Girl, Interrupted" by Susanna Kaysen, after watching the movie again. The movie is so great, and the book is equally great. The book is pretty different from the movie, which makes this probably the best book turned to movie I've ever read/seen.

top: given to me by Alisun

tank: Primp

shorts/necklace: F21

shoes/purse: Fun Sisters

Here are some outtakes. I thought it would be a good idea to jump off the chest. I got hurt:

 and really blurry images:

Want it...

I am a sucker for infomercials...and I want THIS!!

Cribbage and Pesto

Tonight Andy and I lit some candles, poured a nice glass of white wine, turned some music on low...and played cribbage!!

Andy made an edamame pesto recipe we found here, it was pretty good! He used whole wheat fettucine instead of spinach linguine, so we added some spinach to the pasta to compensate.  I steamed some broccoli, baked some bread and made my favorite dipping sauce: tons of minced garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper.  The key to mincing garlic is to chop it up first, then pour a bit of salt over it and use the flat side of the knife to smash the garlic. It really brings out the flavor. My mouth is drooling just thinking about it!

 

I re-taught Andy how to play cribbage recently, and tonight he beat me!

Everybody's workin for the weekend

I'm working at the wine shop today and I am dressing for the heat!  I love dressing for the wine shop because I get to have fun with my outfits there.

top: Gap
shorts/earrings/necklace: F21
shoes: Aldo
lipstick: MAC "Chili"
nailpolish: Sinful Colors "gogo girl"
evil eye: Turkey

Salad days

It's been SOOO hot we've been eating a lot of salads lately. I love just pulling out whatever vegetables are in the fridge and throwing it all together in a big bowl.

I've been in love with this dressing lately. It's so flavorful and goes well with any vegetables. When I don't have dressing on hand, I make my own:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar..or white balsamic vinegar...or plain ole vinegar
freshly chopped basil (when I have some)
1 squeeze of mustard (dijon, regular, whatever you've got!)
minced garlic - the more the better
1 squeeze of honey, maple syrup or agave nectar
Mix it all together. I usually put all of the ingredients in these and shake it up. Yum.

dress: gift from Sarah

headband: Live Savvy

GOOD NEWS! and bad news...

GREAT NEWS!!  I was OFFERED THE JOB!! Yeah!! I'm overjoyed!!  It comes with a big fat but, however.  Apparently the MN government is talking about shutting down? Anyway, I can't actually start the job until after that's over. Hopefully it won't actually shutdown, we still have time left to come to a deal!!

The job is working at a drop-in center for homeless youth in the city. I am really excited about a professional change, and to get working again! Not to mention, HEALTH CARE! I feel slightly old getting excited about health care, but whatevs.   I'm gonna go celebrate....