Vitamin B1: Thiamin AKA Thiamine: Every morning, I read newsletters and nutrition/culinary updates from many sources. Information in my world changes fast, and it’s important to keep up so as to bring you current information. First, some basic information: Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. If you like mnemonics, think ADEK, which sounds… Read More
We all have those days when things just don’t go our way, or we are simply in a bad mood. Whatever the circumstances are for ‘that’ mood, are there any tips to help us snap out of it? If it’s not a serious depression or a chemical imbalance, then the answer can be, yes. First… Read More
Hello everyone: Please join us for our first west Sonoma County event this Friday, November 12th from 6:30 to 8:30..or longer! We’ve had ‘Wine and Stories’ at Kelley and Young Winery and ‘Shakin’ It from the Road’ at Snake Oil Coffee, Elixirs and Frozen Mixers and now we have ‘Corks and Stories.’ Corks restaurant at… Read More
The pinot noir was picked, mostly by hand, about a month ago, but the chardonnay was still on the vines until this week. I have learned a lot of vineyards and wine since I’ve lived next to a vineyard. This big machine has belts that basically vibrate the grapes off the steps, go down a… Read More
Well, I said it all in the title of this post! He’s at the airport about to jump on the plane to come home. I am so thankful that he is on his way safely home! Believe me that is an understatement. He’s been there is some horrible fighting since February. He’s in the Navy,… Read More
I hope you are all going to join us at Snake Oil Coffee, Elixirs and Frozen Mixers located at 435 Santa Rosa Avenue in Santa Rosa this Friday from 5:30 to 7:30, for ‘Shakin’ It From The Road!’ You’ll sample milkshakes, coffee and pastries while you hear about what the kids had to say all… Read More
