BackStory Driving on Hwy 29, just as you’re heading north and leaving St. Helena, is the Avenue of the Elms, and the entrance to Beringer Vineyards. It’s a tiny portion of Bavaria we locals know and love. And…Beringer is the longest continuously-operating winery in California. The wines are full-bodied, flavorful and with many 90+ point […]
Backstory My husband and I had an afternoon available to us, so we just spontaneously drove up Silverado Trail starting in the City of Napa. As we passed wineries, we counted off those we’d been to. Then there appeared Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Back when I was growing up here in Napa, in the 1970s […]
Did you happen to receive an “error 2: open Roomba’s brush cage and clean brushes” from your Roomba? Naturally, you checked the brush cage and the extractor brushes. To your surprise, there was nothing you can see that could have jammed the brushes. This exact situation happened to me and the solution was quite simple […]
You’re here wondering if I should buy this Dell Ultrasharp 4K Monitor((UP3216Q)? Or… you’re wondering if this monitor is worth ~$1,000? How true are the colors? Do you recommend it? In this review, I will answer all of the above. I’ve been a big fan of the Dell Ultrasharp series monitor. In fact, I still have […]
Alienware is so expensive, should I get it? How does Alienware Aurora R7 stacks up when playing the latest PC games? Does the system run hot and loud under stress? In this review, I will try my best to answer your questions whether the Alienware Aurora R7 gaming rig is right for you. If you […]
Very sturdy, keeps coffee warmer longer. Easy to clean and easy to use. Mesh on plunger is doubled, so I don’t get the coffee grounds in my cup at all! Handsome looking with simple design. Brushed Steel finish on plunger and lid is beautiful. Very stylish and edgy. Won’t break or even dent if thrown across the […]
Apple Hill Hidden Gems: Part 5 High Hill Ranch feels fun and festive…and well…very crowded. It’s a cross between a County Fair and the Renaissance Faire, sans the rides and 4-H exhibits. They do have Pony Rides for the kids and a small lake for Trout fishing, so this is fun. And yes…the Farm-to-Table movement […]
A Review of MAC’s Matte & Satin Shadows I’ve been using MAC products for over 14 years. . . and I still find them to be the longest-wearing, deeply saturated and concentrated colors, and highly versatile makeup around for street fashion. Recently I replenished some of my favorites: Shadowy Lady & Haux. MAC Shadowy Lady […]
Apple Hill Hidden Gems: Part 3 So, we’d had a great first day in the Camino / Placerville area with two prior stops at wineries, both absolute finds! Could this day get any better? Well, turns out it it could. We ended up at Jack Russell Farm Brewery because my friend Rich really wanted to […]
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