Exploring Garda Bianco from Poggio delle Grazie as we enter 2026

This white wine blend from the Lake Garda region of Italy is smooth, full-bodied, and delicious.  I was sent this bottle from Susannah at Vigneto Communications and Avvinare, who was hosting a webinar featuring wines from this region.

A is for Apples

An assortment of apples tossed with fragrant, warm spices, layered in a tender crust and topped with a tasty crumb.  This will become your new go-to Apple Pie.

Here we are at the 11th Day of Christmas

Wooooo Doggie....This has been the longest 12 Days of Christmas ever!!!  I would much rather spend my holidays celebrating than lying in bed.  I am happy to report that I am getting back to life today!

Sweet Memories and Mud Cookies on this Tenth Day of Christmas #SundayFunday

Easy and fun to make, these no-bake cookies are the perfect way to spend the day with those special kiddos in your life.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Oatmeal recipes today.....

The 9th Day of Christmas has me looking toward the New Year with our Weekly Menu

Happy 9th Day of Christmas!! I'm excited to be awake, showered, and dressed in daytime clothing for the first time since December 26th.  I am going to try a cup of coffee, fingers crossed, and while enjoying that cup, I'm going to start thinking about food again.  

image courtesy of Google.

8th Day of Christmas

On the 8th Day of Christmas.....I'm giving up the ghost and canceling all remaining plans that I had made.  

Seventh Day of Christmas + New Year's Day = Orthodox Christmas

Today is the day that the Eastern Orthodox Church in Russia celebrates Christmas.  Well, actually they follow the Julien calendar that has Christmas Day on January 7th, but festivities began last night and continue until the 7th.

photo courtesy of ABC News.