New Winter Market!
“A Gathering under the Umbrella”
at Blanchard’s Coffee Co.
5047 Forest Hill Avenue
SATURDAYS from 10' [...]
On the last day of the South of the James Market, it was cold. The rain and dreariness had seeped into very being. We decided to go out for brunch. It was a Saturday and we do not regularly frequent brunch places and could not remember [...] 
I can always count on this Northside establishment to deliver a great pizza. If you live in the neighborhood, check them out. 264-5370. Minimum $10 order for delivery. No credit cards.
For this month's Supper Club R and K hosted and gave us a menu to ponder. As well as a splendidly set table. 
2005 Bourgogne from Bouchard Pere and Fils. I tasted this at J. Emerson last month and picked up a couple of bottles for less than $20 each.
I signed up to publish 30 posts in 30 days. Half way there and looking good. And for any of you that visit me from time to time. Thanks!
Enjoy some Northside colors this evening. I hope all of you are warm and dry, well-fed, and curled up with a favorite companion.
A big shout-out for all Vets and current military personnel. Krispy Kreme is honoring military personnel of all stripes with a free doughnut today. [...] 
It's unusual for us to go back to a restaurant so soon, but Acacia Mid-town features 1/2 price wine night on Tuesdays. We were both off on Wednesday this week. Woo hoo!
A friend of mine is moving back to Thailand at the end of this year. Last night she invited us over for a most excellent dinner of traditional food that is usually not seen in a restaurant.Seafood soup with [...]
My friend John who manages The Wine Cellar alerted me to this fact. And I have the picture to prove it.
It is Election Day here in Virginia. If you are eligible to vote, please vote for the candidate of your choice.
2005 La Reine Des Bois Domaine de la Mordoree from Lirac.
Butternut and Sweet Dumpling Squashes are making an appearance as well as some beautiful green and yellow broad beans. Red bell peppers looked gorgeous and irresistible. Corn was hard to come by and there were no black-eye peas to be had.
River City Supper Club #6. This month it was time to visit a restaurant. B and G chose Cafe Caturra on Grove Ave.
My hubby and I had visited the other two locations a while ago with [...]
Dogs, all sorts
Blues guitar playing the howling dog blues
I made an Herb-Crusted NY Strip Roast the other night (with fresh home-grown sage and thyme). Yummy, yummy. To drink we splurged and thoroughly enjoyed a 2005 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.
Last Sunday we traveled to the Southside and ate at Bonefish Grill.
My husband had wanted to give it a whirl for a while and I had a couple of gift cards to use up. The parking lot was full, so we [...]
River City Supper Club # 5. B and G hosted the event this time and took us on an Asian journey. The table and place settings were beautiful.
We were growing some beautiful tomatoes in our back yard. The first time ever that we were going to have a decent harvest. The tomatoes were still green - not yet turned. And someone took them. This was not the work of a four-legged critter.
On Friday we went to New India on Lakeside for dinner. Our friend really likes Indian food and has raved about this spot in particular. Since we had a decent Indian food experience in London, we decided to continue our culinary journey.
Yesterday we were heading over to The Wine Cellar to peruse their offerings. Did you know that John from Anything Wine works there now? Go see him (or any of the rest of their helpful staff).
During our obligatory trip to TN to visit family we ran across this wine and had to try it.
1. Otard cognac is heavenly.
2. The churches charge admission and the museums are free.
3. Kent makes a sparking wine that [...]
Enjoy a few photos of the December snow.
Enjoy some food related holiday decorations from Colonial Williamsburg.
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My sweet hubby is installing the last panels for our wine crate wall!!
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I hope you enjoy the patriotic display.
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Any now for a shameless appeal -
