Allie

Five Ways to Keep Meal Planning Going

Prepping meals for a busy workweek takes time, energy and motivation that many may struggle to muster. Here are five ways I keep myself going, despite frequent failures of my own.

Ventures with Vodka (and Other Serious Silliness), Part 1/2

Vodka + fruit + spices + time = YUM! It really is that simple. Check out what began as an idea to make a fruit-infused vodka, and what happened instead.

The Coffee Journey: How It’s Going!

A quick update on the ongoing cold brew coffee trials. Still in search of the perfect cup!

Challenge Accepted: Upping the Coffee Game, Reducing the Cost

It’s easy to just walk into a coffeeshop to purchase your morning dose of wakey-wakey, but the bill adds up before you know it. To help save money, I’m working on an affordable, make-at-home version of one of my favorites.

Wine Week, Part 3/3: “Phylloxera, the Great Destroyer of Vines”

After discussing the history of one of any vineyards’ many bogeymen, I conduct a comparison tasting of two examples of South Africa’s signature grape: Pinotage.

Wine Week, Part 2/3: “Wine World Awareness, Vintage 2021”

In part two of the “Wine Week” series, we zoom out to look at several events affecting the 2021 wine vintage across the world. Then, you can read through my assessment of a Barossa Valley GSM.

Wine Week, Part 1/3: “Ways to Make Your Local Wine Merchant Smile”

Part of a three-post series focusing on wine, wine buying, and wine pairing. We start with tips for visiting the local wine merchant, and then finish with a review of a South African Chenin Blanc.

How to Support the Blog

For those who wanted to know, here’s how you can keep this blog going strong.

Real Talk: Dealing with Cascading Failure

Sometimes, there are days when absolutely nothing goes right, but we gotta keep moving. Today was one such day.

The Humble Fungus: A Class on All Things Mycological

After cultivating a growing obsession with culinary mushrooms, I finally took a class to learn more about them! Find highlights and a link to my highly-recommended mycology supply here.