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temecula, temecula CA, temecula valley, wineries - April 10, 2020

Our top 2 favorite wineries in Temecula Valley, CA

Been to Napa? Well, you also need to check out Temecula as you will be in for a treat! Temecula Valley California is located about 1 hr north of San Diego and 1.5 hrs from Los Angeles. You will be entering a land with over 40+ boutique wineries, picturesque scenery and mountains and delicious wines. Also, not to mention, the Southern California weather is near perfect year round. These wines as not to be found at your local Total Wine store. You can get them through visiting their winery and/or joining their wine clubs.

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April 10, 2020

Five Tips on How To Host a Successful Virtual Happy Hour

In this new and crazy world of COVID-19, I have had to adjust to many things. Some of these adjustments have been good lessons for me as it has taught me to adjust and accept. On the other hand, some of these adjustments have been challenging to say the least. Although I often feel alone, there is something comforting about the fact that the whole world is in this together. The hardest thing for me, however, is being away from my friends and family. More than that, I miss the social aspects getting together at dinners and happy hours. Let’s face it, we all have some kind of longing for some social interaction. I found that virtual happy hours are closest to being there.

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December 23, 2018

What is Coquito?

Nothing speaks The Holidays to me like Coquito. So, what is Coquito? Coquito is Puerto Rican eggnog with favored with cream of coconut and it is delicious!

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March 17, 2018

St. Patrick's day Irish Mimosa Recipe

I recently found out that I had 17% Irish heritage in my DNA and decided it was time to embrace my Irish heritage with this simple altered version of a Mimosa which we will call an Irish Mimosa. In a Champagne flute, pour half glass of Guinness dark extra stout beer, then top off with Champagne. Cheers!

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December 15, 2017

3 great wines to buy for the holidays at Costco for under $30

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. This is not a pitch for Costco, but if you purchase wine, you might want to think about becoming a member. Costco sells a lot of wine and sometimes they have some very nice selections. Don't have a Costco membership? No worries, just click on the links below to shop online. Prices may vary. This week, we found three different wines that we want to make note of. Not only are they tree different wineries but three different varieties as well. By the way, all three...

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