2 Sparkling Wine Bargains for Holiday Celebrations

Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut, France A very good value at $12 or less a bottle.  Delicious and elegant, dry “methode traditionnelle” sparkling white wine that tastes like fine champagne. Very fine effervescence, pale gold color. Delectable on its own or with light appetizers.  Highly recommended! Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé “Perle d’Aurore,” [...]

Wine Tasting: Virginia Wine Pairings for Your Thanksgiving Feast, Sunday, 11/20

Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe in Occoquan, Virginia (408 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125) (703) 494-1622 is having a free Thanksgiving Wine Tasting & Stock-up Sale on Sunday, November 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.   They will be offering tastes of six carefully selected local wines along with samples of turkey, ham, cranberry sauce and [...]

Are you ready for some Christmas Tunes?

I like to listen to Christmas music early in the year, before I hear it every where.  Sometimes I even listen to it in the summertime, when it’s really hot, to feel cooler   So I was happy to discover this online site.  My son likes it, too. If you’re good and ready for some [...]

How not to blow your diet during the holidays

I love to eat.  It shows This holiday, I’m trying to balance enjoying some wonderful food with fitting into my favorite jeans.  If you’re in the same boat, here  are some of my calorie-saving strategies. Cocktail, anyone? You’re partying, you’re celebrating, and you’re libating! One trick to reduce your alcohol intake is to drink a [...]

Gingersnap Egg Nog Martini Recipe

Thanks to bostonkayakguy for this great holiday martini I found on his blog!  I taste-tested it and give it five stars!  Warning: it’s lethal.  One drink and you will not be able to feel your lips   Have a designated driver handy. GINGERSNAP  EGG NOG  MARTINI The ingredients: 1 ounce Canton Ginger Liqueur, 1/2 ounce [...]

Holiday Libations

Ah, the holidays.  I like to have people over, and you know what everyone asks to drink?  Water.  So, if you’re having a get-together, I recommend stocking up on plenty of bottled water (like Pellegrino) and lime slices, which everyone seems to like.  But some will also partake of wine and non-alcoholic beverages, so here [...]

How to Enjoy the Holidays without Gaining (Much) Weight

Holiday parties and dinners present all kinds of options.  I think all foods are fine in moderation.  The trick is moderation!  Here are some tricks for enjoying food in moderation, if, like me, you tend to over-indulge and pack on pounds… Don’t skip meals on the day of the party. You know what a beast [...]

Now We Don Our Gay Apparel: Cool Yule Holiday Fashion Tips

Attending a special party or performance this holiday season?  It’s time to show off a little bit!  You know, Washington, DC is a conservative town in many ways.  Even at the Kennedy Center, many women tend to dress down.  I go to plenty of after-five networking functions and I notice that some women look like [...]