Oct 2, 2014

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Rick Dancer, Me and RDTV: Being on T...

Rick Dancer, Me and RDTV: Being on TV is Fun

In my hometown of Eugene, Oregon, TV personality Rick Dancer is certainly a...

Sep 19, 2014

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The Local Lunch Gals – Living ...

The Local Lunch Gals – Living and Loving Life!

The Local Lunch Gals have a new home on The Real Wine Julia, and our...

Sep 18, 2014

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End Summer with a Crisp Kiss of Blis...

End Summer with a Crisp Kiss of Bliss: Crowley Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2013

Coastal Camping, Breathtaking Sunsets, Grilled Oysters and Crowley Wines 2013...

Sep 13, 2014

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Sparkling Wine in a Flute? Not for M...

Sparkling Wine in a Flute? Not for Me.

When someone gives you a look that clearly indicates dissatisfaction,...

Sep 4, 2014

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Bounty of Yamhill County September 6...

Bounty of Yamhill County September 6-7, 2014

In addition to writing and editing all of the creative content published on...

Aug 24, 2014

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Oregon Olive Mill’s Quest for ...

Oregon Olive Mill’s Quest for Cool Climate EVOO Culture

Oregon is an amazing state, and I’m continuously marveled by what surrounds...

Aug 17, 2014

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1/2 Day Vacation: Je t’aime, V...

1/2 Day Vacation: Je t’aime, Vouvray! Loving the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley holds a special place in my heart.  Back in 1999, my...

Aug 16, 2014

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In The Glass: A New Kind of Red in M...

In The Glass: A New Kind of Red in My Glass – Anthem Cherry Cider

Every once in a while , a wine gal just has to have a cider, especially when...

Aug 6, 2014

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Mercer Estates Tasting and Lunch at ...

Mercer Estates Tasting and Lunch at Portland’s Andina

Just say the word, Andina, and my heart starts to race.  Andina is a Peruvian...

Aug 4, 2014

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Hello Again World!

Hello Again World!

From partnership to sole proprietorship, welcome to the all new...

Jun 16, 2014

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Pair This: Sequoia Grove 2012 Chardo...

Pair This: Sequoia Grove 2012 Chardonnay with Frantoio Toasted Pine Nut Hummus

I absolutely love it when food and wine marries in perfect harmony, and this...

Jun 10, 2014

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Tales From a Tent: Vineyard Camping

Tales From a Tent: Vineyard Camping

For years, I’ve often wondered what it would be like to set up camp in...