I was inspired by a Forbes article about how Gary Vaynerchuk just hired a full-time social media staffer to follow him around and transcribe his thoughts into content on his blog. The hardest working man in social media marketing says, “people should audit the old-world stuff they do, like the meetings they take, etc.” – so I was inspired to create weekly (or when I can) lists of what makes me smile each week.
Seems easy, right?!?
The Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée is an easy to drink, Sonoma County sparkling wine. I enjoyed a bottle with my mom and she kept referring to herself as a queen, and me as her princess.
As much as I love the city and being a city person, the seasons change and while you can watch the one tree out your window… It is hard to truly understand what it means to watch the seasons change… Unless you live in the country-side. More specific – Green Valley in the Russian River appellation of Sonoma County.
Iron Horse Vineyards‘ beauty changes each time you visit. The view from the tasting room showcases Green Valley as each season passes. Right now – everything is just opening up and new. Everything is bright green and full of life.
An Earth Day celebration at one of the most sustainable and beautiful wineries in all of wine country makes sense.
Celebrate Earth Day in Green Valley
Eat, Drink & Be Green
Sunday, April 21, 2011 12pm to 4pm
Iron Horse Vineyards, Sebastopol, CA
UPDATE on some of the vegetarian food that will be featured:
~ The Veggie Queen, Jill Nussinow, who will be making some seasonal salads with the freshest greens in the county - Bloomfield Farms in Petaluma.
~ Sonoma County’s own fermentation specialist, Jennifer Harris, of Farm to Fermentation Festival, who will be demonstrating practices all day to educate people about process of fermentation – allowing people to get hands-on with their food.
For everything this land gives us, it’s time to give something back.
Celebrate Earth Day in Green Valley is a big, festival style, walk around food and wine tasting, showcasing the delicious Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of Green Valley, and local food producers. Author, Jared Diamond will be speaking, along with live music and a demonstration of 3-D printers, courtesy of Make magazine.
Participating Wineries DeLoach Vineyards, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Freeman Vineyard & Winery, Hartford Family Winery, Iron Horse Vineyards, Marimar Estate and Sequana Vineyards.
Tickets $50 General Admission – limited to 250 guests.
Net proceeds will benefit National Geographic.
Sparking wine maker, Gloria Ferrer, is hosting a sparkling Be Bubbly Bash on Saturday March 9th at their winery in Sonoma, CA. Tickets are only $20… And well worth the price for all the fun that is promised to be had!
In the spirit of City of Hope (proceeds for the event benefit their Northern California chapter) and their commitment to health, the theme of the Be Bubbly Bash 2013 is “Super Foods.”
Get your tickets early, and I will see you there!
Thanksgiving 2012 was a marriage of craft beer, great vegan food and non-traditional fun. Good friends, The Beer Wench (aka Ashley) and BREWPUBLIC (aka Angelo) came over with a Tofurky and a case of some hard-core beers, and Wine Brat SF (aka Thea) came with bubbles and pinot in tow!
We spent the day laughing, drinking and preparing our glutenous meal. Food stuffs included a tofurkey, tri-tip (because Jeff aka BullsEyeBrewCo aka my fiancé is a meat eater), butternut squash casserole (recipe from Jeff’s family – I will try to steal it and post here soon), corn, Brussels sprouts, green beans, mashed potatoes, salad, two types of cranberry sauce and vegan pumpkin pie. It was a simple meal – but that is what I love about Thanksgiving – the nostalgia. I do love making modern recipes – but there is something special about a plate full of simple food on Thanksgiving. It is homey and warm.
Some of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. Yup. This includes a can of cranberry sauce.
Gratuitous Thanksgiving shot of my dinner along with a bottle of J Winery Sparking Rosé!
The Aftermath of craft beer, pinot noir and bubbles!
