They said I had to shop at Walmart, I said NO, NO, NO
Ok, so obviously all this talk of recession is starting to sink in...but there are champagne and caviar type trips that you can take on a beer budget, especially this time of year. Ok, maybe not Champagne from France, but wine from Texas ya'll.
The fine folks at Tate Austin Hahn (they promote Texas wine etc) were kind enough to let me in on the following great info in their latest press release:
If food is part of your V-Day plan ( and when isn't it?), the experts have some advice that
can help you narrow your choices. Consider these pairing suggestions:
Steak: Texas Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Fish: Texas Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Poultry: Texas Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier
Oysters: Texas Chardonnay, Fume Blanc, Viognier
Dessert: Texas Riesling, Port, Orange Muscat
Chocolates: Texas Port, Muscat Canelli, Cabernet
And here are some Valentine's Events sure to please your romantic taste buds and
feel like a mini vacation
For a lot of Texans, a romantic Valentine's Day destination is as near
as their local winery. Much more than a manufacturing facility, many of
these establishments have beautifully appointed tasting rooms and event
facilities. During February, wineries across Texas plan special
activities for couples.
Among the most popular is the Hill Country Wine Lovers Trail, an
affiliated tour of 22 wineries in the scenic Texas Hill Country. The
two-weekend event is held on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday before and
after Valentine's Day. Visitors pay one price and can sample wine and
chocolates at each stop on the tour.
Other Valentine's highlights include:
Feb.14: Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Valentine's Day Murder Mystery Dinner
Feb. 16. Becker Vineyards, Valentine's Luncheon
Feb. 16: Fall Creek Vineyards, Wine and Roses Valentine's Luncheon
Feb. 16: Fall Creek Vineyards, "Like Wine For Chocolate" Pairing Class
To find out about Valentine's events in your area, call the nearest
winery. For a complete listing of Texas wineries, activities and
contact information, go to www.gotexanwine.org.
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And in the End
The youngest is celebrating a birthday on Presidents day, so instead of going
out of town, we are hosting 10 tweens for a Spa Sleepover that is sure to be
a blast.The Octogenarian's lake place will be converted into Ellie's Spa Retreat
and her guests will be treated to dinner at the Yacht club, then return to the
Spa for cake and facial masks,mani's and pedi's given to each other and of
course all the Hannah Montanna, Jonas Brothers,and Disney Radio and Disney
channel we can stand. So I am off to purchase nail polish and nail pens,
remover, masks, cucumbers for the water and their eyes, and bath confetti
for favors.We are handdelivering invites this afternoon(literally paper hands
with painted nails and party info).
I may try to slip out to Messina Hof on Thursday with my man...
or maybe even a friend if he isn't feeling it. Life is a Journey, stay packed!
Ciao for now, Maggie
