http://www.winewipes.com/blog2 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:09:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In early May my phone rings and it’s my dad.  He says, “Hey! Want to take me white water rafting for Father’s day?”  Knowing full well that he is footing the bill, I say hell yes!  And so bright and early Saturday morning Mom, Dad, my sister and I drive ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=517 Sol + stice derives from a combination of Latin words meaning sun + to stand still. As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky. As a major celestial event, the Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=513 I like to call myself a wino.  I'm pretty confident in my wine drinking abilities at least!  And I like to pepper my conversations with fancy words like terroir, fruit and nose.  But I hate it when someone calls me out on my bluff, then I just have to skirt ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=511 What is cocktail attire anyways?  I hate showing up to an event underdressed!  I always think, "If I would have known, I could have worn those fabulous new heels!"  Well below sums up a little bit about cocktail attire from About.com, in hopes of helping you be well dressed for ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=508 Located in the North Beach district in San Francisco, famous for many delicious Italian restaurants, is a tasty little treat called The House.  The House features Asian Fusion dishes that almost look more like art than food.  With almost 1300 raving reviews on Yelp.com the line for The House is ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=504 1 part Rum 1 part Orange juice Peach Mandarin Get a 2 gallon cooler add half a handle of baccardi O (after the juice) and a whole jug of Pathmark orange juice drink(do this first)(works good and cheap) then some sunfresh mandarin oranges and then some peaches like the little cup ones and stir ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=502 By the Editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine They're prosperous, innovative, and they'll generate plenty of jobs, too. We live in challenging times. Unemployment remains high, and the U.S. lead in technology and science is slipping as many foreign countries gain ground. But some U.S. cities, though slowed by the Great Recession, ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=499 Soju has been enjoyed in Korea for many centuries, but has just recently made a splash in the world market.  Soju can be used as a substitute for most types of alcohol in popular drinks such as Martinis.  Most brands of modern soju are made in South Korea. Though traditionally ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=497 Many of us wish we could be Carrie Bradshaw dashing around the city from one glamourous event to the next in her Christian Louboutin heels.  However, we are not all Carrie Bradshaws, at least I know I don't have $700 to spend on a pair of heels!  But good news ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=493 It's almost quittin' time and I know I've been think about that 5 o'clock exlicir to celebrate the beginning of another glorious weekend.  What will it be this Friday? Wine, Lemon Drop, Margarita?  Hmm I just can't decide so I looked to my friend the Webtender.  The Webtender is a ... http://www.winewipes.com/blog2/?p=490