by Debbie | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Cruise picture from 2010 with my family (last time I cruised)Well it’s July 4th week and I know many of you are on vacation. I myself am sailing the high seas (I hope they aren’t to high) this week heading to Central America and the Cayman Islands...
by Debbie | Jun 27, 2013 | 25 year old wine, 25 year port
I fell like an old fart right now…but in October I will be celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary. Yes 25 years…a milestone! I am so blessed and fortunate to have Paul in my life. I can’t say it’s all been easy, there are ups and downs, but I...
by Debbie | Jun 25, 2013 | Captain Lawrence Brewing
It is the long awaited day—the first-ever Elmsford iteration of the annual Captain Lawrence pork and beer bacchanalia known as Pig Roast. The pig pilgrims are streaming in from all corners of the county and beyond—including on school buses shuttling the hungry...
by Debbie | Jun 24, 2013 | wine consumption
A little information on the consumption of wine in the US. According to this infographic, women prefer wine over men, but yet it is a man dominated industry. (That’s another post)I can proudly say I have been to 6 of the top 10 wine regions stated on this...
by Debbie | Jun 20, 2013 | Ultimate Beverage Challenge, Ultimate Wine Challenge, wine competition
Many of you may or may not know I run the Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition. It fell in my lap a few years ago. At the time I needed to know how other wine competitions run because I thought this one could use some improving. I volunteered at the New York...
