Italian Shops: My Childhood Memories

Someone today reminded me about Italians and their love affair with food! It’s almost a given for most Italian families. I’ve heard of a few who didn’t have that growing up and I always felt sorry for them. For me, that was the best part of growing...

Summer Vacation or Future Preview?

I was 19 and on a  train for my first California trip. It would be one lovely summer  to care for my cousin’s small son and fix breakfasts on weekdays. Evenings and weekends were mine to do as I pleased and I had use of their car if needed. Whoopee! How could I...

Buy Wines from Local Wine Clubs

This is part two of our Central Coast wine tasting tour in our own county.  Part 1 was at the Four Brix Winery. I had met winery owner, Chris Brown, from Cantara Cellars at a networking fundraiser.  As soon as we walked in,  I saw Chris at the tasting bar.  The...