2008 Viognier has arrived! November 5, 2008

Everyone’s been waiting, some more patiently then others. This 2008 Viognier is so good. Slightly sweet with a long lingering finish of melon and pear. Perfect with Thai food. mmmmm Pad Thai, hot and sour shrimp soup. How about Vietnamese pork and shrimp salad rolls with lime chili dipping sauce?
Get some for Thanksgiving and wow [...]

Got Poll? October 29, 2008

Today… October 16, 2008

Well, it certainly has been an eventful September and early August. Not all of it good. Ever have the experience of “friends” turning out not to be so nice? Seems I learn the hard way…Oh well, their loss…not mine! Right? Right! Health wise seems I’m half life-ing. Like a car turning 30,000.00 miles or something [...]

Wine and Jazz Party July 30, 2008

On May 18th Bantam Cellars participated in an Amador Vintners sponsored event that was to promote the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. We had Cats and Jammers on the porch playing some cool Jazz tunes. I made turkey Avocado Wraps and Meatball Subs. And of course the wine was flowing freely…We had fun once again. Does this [...]

Spring is in the air. March 10, 2008

It smells like spring, it looks like spring, it feels like spring….but….it’s not yet spring. Is it going to be another one of those years when I get snow on the flowering plum and almond trees when they are in their full blossom glory? I have a feeling that’s exactly how mother nature is going [...]

Garth is Tripping on Acid “ity” February 12, 2008

Happy New Year! January 1, 2008

Here I sit on New Years Eve. The promise of a brand new year just around the corner. No big plans for tonight. The kids are hanging with Mammy and Pop. (Karly and Buck respectively) and I think Garth and I are just gonna kick it at home. Unfortunately my body decided to bring home a little [...]

Getting ready for the Gala…. November 27, 2007

Alrighty then, It’s the Monday before the first Gala dinner, I’m a little stressed. All I can do now is shop for the decor and plan the seating arrangement. Shopping lists need to be finalized. I can’t really shop until Wednesday and plan on doing so. (with a quick Thursday morning trip for produce and [...]

Todays chores November 7, 2007

So, Yesterday I stained the door that is going on the Chicken Coop. Whitefox is putting the metal roof on as I type. I am seriously looking out the office window watching him. Yeehaw! No one can know how seriously excited I am to get those birds out of the garage and into their new [...]