Category Archives: Wine & Cheese

An interview with Celeb Chef Donatella Arpaia

TweetI had the pleasure of interviewing Donatella Arpaia – celebrity chef, regular Iron Chef judge and restaurater for the restaurant with her namesake, Donatella. She gave some great tips on how to bring fine dining home. Check them out in my … Continue reading

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Vineyards & food… just another day in Tuscany

TweetToday was a wonderful, informative, exhausting day. We visited three wineries, had tastings and had multi-course meals at each. I’m so happy I brought dresses to wear, because I’m pretty sure I no longer fit in my jeans! We started … Continue reading

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A day of Chianti Colli Senesi

TweetToday began with a buffet breakfast (they had Nutella in packets!!! Amazing), followed by our first formal wine tasting. Before the actual tasting began, we got a private tour of the wine cellars at Enoteca Italiana. This cellar is nothing … Continue reading

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Girls’ Night In

TweetPinot Grigio, Rosé, pecorino, goat cheese and proscuitto usually means a night out. But in my case, it was actually a night in with a few of my friends. We created our own charcuterie and cheese platter, complete with: Hungarian … Continue reading

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San Diego days 5 and 6: Weddings and Wine

TweetYesterday, after playing in the multiple pools and water slides of La Costa Resort and Spa we celebrated the wedding of Michelle’s cousin Jon and his beautiful bride Sarah. It was held in the middle of the Botanical Gardens in … Continue reading

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