The Dock Cafe, Stillwater Minnesota… Where Jeff asked me to marry him 16 years ago. We returned yesterday and met up with our friend Jon to celebrate. (and Gracie joined us too.) Beautiful, sunny weather made the day near perfect. We sat in one of the booths by the huge windows overlooking the St. Croix…
bridesmaids the boys my dad and Jeff Papa Andie in the limo the reception the two week honeymoon road trip… 4 nights at the Anderson House in Wabasha MN spent a day in Red Wing… spent 3 nights in a friend’s cabin in Wisconsin… While in WI…took a tour of the Leinie Lodge in Chippewa…
Date night at Provenzano’s Italian Ristorante… ~ wine tasting notes ~ Barone Fini Pinot Grigio: Straw, almost clear in color, this wine has a mineral, earthy nose and a creamy texture. Its dry flavor is characterized by subtle lemon, orange and minerals. It has good acidity and a nice finish. It was amazing with Italian…
My journal entry from yesterday: We’ve been enjoying beautiful weather in the Mississippi River valley these past couple weeks. Sunny with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The perfect opportunity to get outside, go for bike rides, take photographs, go for little trips on the Wisconsin’s Great River Road, write, paint, pack picnics, visit apple…
In a world dominated by grape varieties, Forestedge Winery has found a niche producing high quality fruit wines. No grapes here … instead you’ll find raw ingredients like apples, chokecherries, strawberries, and rhubarb! While some ingredients – notably the rhubarb – are grown right onsite, many come from local suppliers. This can lead to years…
Last night I met friends for cocktails at the St. James Hotel and for a concert at Stoney End. It was a beautiful night! Claudia Schmidt was brilliant. I so enjoyed her music, but my favorite part of the evening was when she recited poetry. She has this cool, emotional energy that is expressed with…
This past Saturday, after a marvelous day at the apple orchard, winery and cidery in Maiden Rock Wisconsin, Jeff and I indulged in our date day for the week. Gracie had been invited to a birthday party, so after we dropped her off at her friend’s celebration, we took a little drive to Miesville MN.…
seeing- this incredible apple orchard that is showing off it’s naturally saturated colors.Amazingly brilliant and beautiful the apples, leaves and sky are a sight to behold. feeling– warm sunlight and cool, crisp breezes. tasting- a variety of delectable wines and ciders, apple strudel, crab apple jelly and Wisconsin cheese curds. smelling- apples, hay and fresh…
After my first experience at Wisteria Twig I just knew I had to introduce this place to my hubby and girls. We went to try the lunch menu two days after the breakfast tea with my friends. Andie couldn’t join us this time, but I look forward to treating her and her BFF Trisha to…
a walk in the woods… granola pancakes, bacon, eggs and a cup of Earl Grey at Coho Cafe… and, of course, the traditional stop at Lou’s Fish House for the best beef jerky know to man… Our little journey “Up North” was coming to a close…and I’m always sorry to see our time at the…