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Above and beyond Life as a Bon Vivant, well for me anyways, includes learning all about food and wine. How to best pair them together, how the grapes are grown and even enjoying a cigar in the vines. I am excited to share with you some of my favorite elevated wine experiences in the Texas […]
First half of the year in review I love cookbooks. Cookbooks are my addiction, my kryptonite if you will. At one point I had collected over 500 cookbooks since 1988. In 2019, when we were relocating to Texas, I paired down to my top 50. Those cookbooks all have a place in this food bloggers […]
When you google the definition of bon vivant, you will find it is derived from the French adjective for “good living”. When I first heard the term bon vivant, it was back in the early 2000s. I had recently moved to Longmeadow MA and was looking for connections. This group of women gathered together four […]
Do you want to throw a party but you don’t want to be responsible for all of the food and drink? No problem! I have a few tips and tricks to help you organize your neighborhood block party, or a Potluck in your backyard. Set expectations There’s a saying, “if you don’t set an expectation, […]
The perfect gift Trying to find the perfect gift for someone you love can be a challenge. You want it to special and have thought behind it but what if they don’t need anything? Honestly, that is my favorite kind of gift to purchase! Below you will find some of my favorite gifts to share. […]