Wine Walk 2012

Our first ever Wine Walk and our sister Corrie was recovering from appendix surgery.  It wasn't the same without her and we know she would have loved it!

 

We muddled through without her and officially completed our first one - with much success!  We poured a Cabernet, a Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, supplied by Cafe Allegro - none of which we got to drink.  

Sarah was a pro at wrapping a wood rose around each glass stem, announcing to Laurie what wine each taster would like to try.

Wish we had a dollar for every time a taster said..."Come on, you can pour above the line!"  Laurie invented a new wine - "Carbonet" - that's what happens when you're tired, hot and you ask if they want Chardonnay or Cabernet...you get Carbonet!...it was hilarious at the time...

Food sampling was a hit thanks to Bardot, the restaurant soon to open next door to us.  I'm surprised you don't see my husband sneaking back and forth in line to mooch more beef...

Braised beef ribs (not pictured), horseradish mashed potatoes, and a smoked salmon roll...num-num!  It this was a sampling of how amazing Chef Alain can cook, then Bardot has nothing to worry about because it was de-lic-ious!!

Shoppers & tasters...which we found out go really well together...drink wine...spend money...drink more wine...spend more money...

Our bouncer...he looks tough, doesn't he?


We had a great time & our tasters seemed to have a great time.  I think we'll do it all again next year!  Let's hope it isn't 104 degrees, tho!

Until next time,

~M & L

Say Goodbye to all that is good and delicious...

Today starts 8 weeks of all that is supposed to be healthy and nutritious, but come on...let's face it...I know it means 8 weeks of craving everything I'm supposed to avoid and rarely ever think of, but because I CAN'T HAVE IT...IT'S ALL I WILL THINK ABOUT!

It's called the Whole Life Challenge and in a nutshell, it's challenging yourself to eat healthier and get moving...for 8 weeks...which will hopefully change your eating habits forever.  My entire family has jumped on board, so do I have a choice?  Not unless they've decided to do all the grocery shopping and cooking!  I'm going to try my best, but I can assure you, I won't be as strict as they are, I mean after-all, I gotta have my dairy!  I pretty much eat Zone everyday, but I like to cheat on the weekends, so I'm going to try to stick with my Zone and NOT cheat for the Challenge.  So 20 lbs...in 8 weeks...that's the goal.

It all started here...in Upland...just steps from the old store.  My son's friend and his wife opened a gym (then he became our Pastor, but that's another story).  My entire family is addicted to this little sweat box. Crossfit Kinnick Website

This is where the magic happens.  No machines, no fancy gimmicks...just good old free weights and cardio...and did I mention sweat?  Yeah...you sweat.

So..Day 1...Breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs with veggies, a small bunch of grapes, and a cup of coffee.  Mainly because that's all that was left in my fridge!  The veggies were leftover from the other night's dinner and eggs were the only protein source I could find!

I'm working the store today because it's Wine Walk...on the first day of the diet...wine walk...wine...and delicious food...prepared by Chef Alain...today...ugh.  Since I'll be at the store so late today, shopping and prepping for the week will happen tomorrow.  I'll keep you posted!

Wish me luck,
~M

So the Wine Walk is sold out ~ but that doesn't mean you can't come and enjoy some of the fun for FREE!  There will be live music throughout the Village, which makes for some enjoyable walkin' & shoppin'.  Best of all, we'll be open extended hours until 8pm!

If you make a $10 purchase between 4pm & 8pm, we'll even have a FREE GIFT for ya.  We still have some of our great Crabtree & Evelyn Straw Totes FREE with any $30 Crabtree purchase, as well as the Lily Sampler with any $20 Crabtree purchase.

So come see what all the hoopla is about and maybe next year you won't drag your feet on buying those tickets.

Hope to see you Saturday!

~Mary, Laurie, Corrie & Sarah