A New Job?

In the beginning of Decemeber a friend of mine told me the daycare she was working at was hiring. I jumped at the chance because by far working in a daycare has been my favorite job. The opening is for the older 2 room and that is one of my favorite age groups. I went in to fill out and application and had an interview right then. It went well so I did wonder about not getting a call back. It was over the holidays so I had put it in the back of my mind.
Last Wednesday I got a call from them. They asked if I would come in for a working interview. I said yes and we set up a time for me to come in...tomorrow, Tuesday, at 9:30.
I am ready. I have the project we are going to do printed out. I have a book to read to them. I even know what I'm going to wear...So of course they are calling for freezing rain until noon tomorrow.

Keeping my fingers crossed about the weather being clear and the kids liking me.

Barefoot

I roasted a whole chicken tonight. I opened a bottle of Barefoot Pinot Grigio while I was cooking. Yummy! It had crisp and clean taste. Nice blend of pear and apple flavors. With a citrus after taste. It's not too dry but not too sweet, but a perfect blend of both. It was good with dinner too. Perfect with seafood or poultry dishes.

It's gonna snow tomorrow. The news says 3-5 but I want more. I am making chicken soup with the leftover chicken bones and meat. I have a Barefoot Moscato Spumante for tomorrow night.

the Little Penguin

Tonight I'm drinking the Little Penguin. It's a 2010 Pinot Noir from South Eastern Australia. It's tasty. It's not very dry. It has a sweet finish with many fruit flavors. Mostly berries, including a slight taste of strawberry. I would serve this with any red meat dish. I'd like it with a steak.

According to the bottle, the Little Penguin is the smallest of all penguins.It can be found along the coast of South Eastern Australia. It's a region home to many vineyards including the Little Penguin wines.

Wine Flights

We went out to dinner last night. We went to Sarah Street Grill, our favorite restaurant. We had a gift card. -Thanks again Kait, Kevin and Josh.- We went last night because Tuesday night is wine night there. It's 10% off a bottle or 1/2 price wine flights. I opted for the wine flights. --Wine flights are a few ounces of a few different wines.--
First I had the white wine flight.
The 3 whites were Menage a Trois, Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc and Glen Carlou Chardonnay. Menage a Trois is a white table wine and it was nice, crisp and fruity. The Sauvignon Blanc was my favorite. It was a nice dry white. I was surprised by the chardonnay, usually I don't like it. This one was not to buttery, it had a nice nutty flavor and yummy sweetness.

Next I tried the red flight.
The 3 reds were Gorrebusto Tempranillo, Blackstone Zinfandel and Hayman & Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. I wasn't sure that I would like all the reds, but at half price I was willing to try it out. I tried the Zinfandel first because I thought I wouldn't like it. But I did. It wasn't too dry but just dry enough. The Tempranillo was a spicy not too dry wine. I knew I'd like the Cabernet because it's my favorite. It was perfect. Dry, nutty and spicy all at once.

I guess it's the spice and the dryness that draws me to red wines but I know when I want something sweet, white wine is always there for me.

Gift of the Year

Christmas with Joe's kids was awesome, as usual. Everyone had a great time and got great presents. We got a gift card to our favorite restaurant. A new trivia game called smart ass, which we've had a lot of fun playing.
I got a wine pourer. A wine carrying bag for going out on girl's night. A wine preserver. A few bottles of wine. I also got a book, Huck (which is great so far), and a fleece blanket which are perfect for cuddling up with my new favorite glass to drink wine in. It is the best gift I got this year! Thank You Emily!!

Wine, Beer and Christmas

Well Christmas has come and gone...Although for us it's coming again this weekend. On New Year's Day Joe and I will be celebrating with his kids. I really can't wait for that. They were supposed to come on Christmas but plans changed. 

I got lots of good presents on Christmas. My 2 favorites are a Houdini Corkscrew and a case of Blue Moon Harvest Ale. I'm pretty sure Joe liked his gifts too.

On Christmas Eve I drank Cook's Champagne. There was some left so I had a mimosa on Christmas morning. I took a Strawberry Arbor Mist to my sister-in-law for her hostess gift. I also took a bottle of Fish Eye Cabernet Sauvignon to share and have with dinner. When we got home I opened a bottle of Barefoot Pinot Noir because I had to try out my new corkscrew. On Sunday, along with some snacks, I served Barb some Riesling and myself some Barefoot Moscato Spumante Champagne. Last night I made chili so decided to have some beer. I haven't decided, yet, on wine or beer for tonight. We're having Chinese food and then the Eagles play the Vikings at 8. 

Today I bought champagne and wine for New Year's. I stuck with what I know I like. I bought the Cook's and Barefoot Champagne and some Cabernet Sauvignon.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and has a Happy and Healthy New Year!

A Pre-Christmas blog

I've been busy. I've also been drinking mostly boxed wines. That is why haven't been blogging.


I'm almost ready for Christmas. I have some last minute shopping to do...with wine for Christmas on that list.
I also want to buy my sister-in-law a hostess gift. I'm going to do that shopping on Wednesday, after my lunch date with Dana.

My husband and I are having Liver & Onions on Christmas Eve. I might buy a sparkling wine for that night since it a nice night to add fanciness to.
On Christmas we are busy, but it's a good busy. We get to see everyone.
I'm so overly excited to see my husband's face when he opens his gifts. This whole Christmas season has me happy. The movies, the music and the decorations.
First we'll open our gifts here. Then head to my sister-in-law's for dinner at 1, opening of our Secret Santa gifts and a nice afternoon of visiting. I know what kind of wine I am taking to Theresa, but won't divulge the name as she may read this. I'll probably take a white wine to share, most likely a Pinot Grigio or a Riesling. I like white wine with saltier food like ham. After that we are headed home to spend the evening with Joe's kids. We'll open gifts, eat chocolate fondue, watch football and relax.
That Sunday we are celebrating with Barb and Vinny. I'm having hummus, crackers, cheese and veggies with dip. Again I'm think sparkling wine. Football, gifts and fun.