So why haven't I been posting.....

The reasons are many really. I lost the charger to my camera, I haven't really been making anything new of late, I have a husband who often plans dinner before I get home, and pretty much I have been lazy. So to remedy this, I am expanding my blog to thoughts other than food and things that do not require a photo (at least until I get a new charger which I swear is going to be this weekend).
I would like to share a new wine that Scott and I discovered - Ironstone Vineyards 2004 Meritage. This past Spring some friends introduced us into a wine store by our house called the The Wine Seller. The proprietor of this store is a man who loves wine, but doesn't believe you have to spend what's left of your 401k to enjoy it. He has weekly specials of a variety of different wines that generally are $10 or less. More than once, I have purchased a case of wine and have only spent $100. Additionally, Dirk keeps a running list of the wines that you have purchased and is always ready to recommend one of his new finds. The Ironstone Meritage is a wine that is most similar to a Pinot Noir in depth, but definitely has sweeter undertones (a sommelier would say something like its sweet dark blackberry and soft, creamy vanilla flavors play well with unique mineral qualities, found only in wines produced in the Sierra Foothills, but I just noticed its hint of sweetness). If you enjoy wine I encourage you to find a local wine store in your area and get to know the owner. Don't be afraid to tell him/her how little you know about wine, how much you can afford to spend. If they are anything like Dirk, they simply want to share their passion for wine and want to build yours.