Not for the Faint of Tongue
This weeks post is sure to sandblast your tongue, but in the best way possible. It is a bold pairing that surprisingly worked out very well. I took on two difficult mediums-gummy and sour. Yes, the...
View ArticleFrankenpair: Wine & Cookies
Ok, there is nothing “franken” about this pairing but I couldn’t resist riffing off the frankenstorm trend. It’s too tempting. Make sure you are prepared ok? I have two bags of candy and six bottles of...
View ArticleMexicano Chocolate & Shiraz (but not the one in Iran)
Hello, I have been on a chocolate kick lately and I am sorry but it’s staying that way for awhile. You can call it whatever you want and in regards to jokes about women and chocolate, let’s just say...
View ArticleA Minty Xmas and a Malbec New Year!
Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday / winter break. Whether your opening presents or cursing capitalism, I wish you the merriest of days. If you want to be EXTRA merry, you can try...
View ArticleSip the Rainbow
Hello All! I hope you are having a wonderful March with Spring-ish weather. Do you have St. Patrick’s Day plans? If candy & wine are included, maybe you should check out these two posts for great...
View ArticleAll About Karou
Hello! Cats. Do you like cats? If not, this may not be the post for you, because that’s kind of the theme. I bought a cat recently and yes, she took a lot of my money and my heart too. I am pretty...
View ArticleClassy Bunny
I just got this excellent print! Do you like it? As you may know, I’m a proud bunny owner. This classy bun just may be my mascot. Once I’m on my computer I will provide a link to the artist.
View ArticleBlueberry Blues
Hello! Do you notice anything different? Well? It’s ok if you don’t but…let me just point it out. I now own this domain name! Now it is even easier to find this little home of mine. You should expect a...
View ArticleBacchus
Hey all Look at this candle from the find retailers of the Etsy shop Witch City Wicks It smells warm and peppery. This candle company comes strongly recommended.
View ArticleChew, Chew, Fail
In a few days readers, I will be sipping Turkish coffee in well…Turkey! So there won’t be posts for a little bit due to the travel and such. I will try to throw a pic or two your way while I am there....
View ArticleTry Merlot with Haribo
Hello! I am about to go on another vacation. It will be short and sweet, but worth every drop. I have one more post for you before I shove off and it’s a special one. We paired the variety of Haribo we...
View ArticleA Little High, A Little Mal-Lo
Hello! I am bouncing back and forth between little vacations and trips so posts have been few and far between. Between work being very busy and my demanding social life (eh…marathoning Daria with my...
View ArticleMake it a Double (Chocolate)
Hi Folks! It has been awhile! The holidays are just around the corner so I thought I would provide you something super sweet to try. And it is extra boozy in case you need to self-medicate while...
View ArticlePinot Noir & Later
Hey all! I hope you had a happy holiday and didn’t suffer at the hands of your families. We are looking down the barrel of awful weather but perhaps you already experienced it. Remember to stay safe...
View ArticleA Weird Start to a Weird Year
Happy New Year! As promised, I am getting this post out to you before upcoming events and weekends sweep me away. My candy bowl is getting really full so I am going to make an effort to be extra...
View ArticleFeeling Jelly?
Hello again from the snow-dome that is Washington, DC right now. I have a special post today featuring a special candy I recently had to give up. I have fewer memories I am more found of than the days...
View ArticleKeep Calm & Pair On
I’m sorry for the title you guys but I am featuring a British candy and, well, it had to happen. Plus the Olympics were in London last time and they are happening now…but I don’t have Russian candy....
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Hello All! As you read this, I am in Houston or on my way to Houston. Unless my plane crashed, then I am dead. And that’s kind of dark. On the bright side, my last act will be a blog post I planned...
View ArticleDon’t Get Your Hops Up
Hi Friends! I can hardly believe it but I am running low on my haul from Istanbul. I will have to finally check out that candy shop in Chinatown I have been eyeing! Hopefully I can get some interesting...
View ArticleThe Wine of a Procrastinator
Hello All! I have been behind posting and I apologize. The reason why? Cookie March Madness! Every week in March my coworkers and I have brought in cookies. Each week, one of us gets the cookie crown...
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