Category Archives: Food

I’m Not a Snob

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Barb

I’m not a “wine snob.” People who prefer attending major league baseball games aren’t sports snobs. Those who settle in with Tom Clancy or a classic Mark Twain aren’t considered book snobs. Seeing a show on Broadway does not make … Continue reading →

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Blizzaster!

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Barb

In the early afternoon hours on Tuesday, February 1st, it started snowing.  And snowing.  And snowing.  Winds were gusting up to forty-five miles per hour.  Here’s what it looked like from my front door when it all started: Blizzaster! It … Continue reading →

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FRV 100

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Barb

In the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to taste many sparkling wines.  They came in all shapes and sizes, in different colors, from all over the world.  Some truly stood out, including Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, Egly Ouriet … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Barb

Thanksgiving is, without question, my favorite holiday.  Food, wine and football? What more could a vintage girl ask for?! But more than those things, it’s a day we stop to remember and share our blessings.  And I am grateful my … Continue reading →

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What Inspiration Tastes Like

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Barb

Many of my regular followers (and when I say many, I mean two) have been chiding me for not posting lately.  Hey, Vintage Barb is a busy gal these days.  Working 40+, taking care of the new house, fighting off … Continue reading →

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Grape of the Month: Chenin Blanc

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Barb

In my junior year of college I was cast in my first musical. I fell in love with theatre, and over the next six years I spent every moment I can recall in theatre classes, researching roles and working on … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Paulo Scavino

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Barb

A couple months ago my stepmom asked me to help her find something special for my dad’s sixty-fifth birthday celebration.  We going to have a “once in lifetime” sort of dinner at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in San Diego … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes, Tomatoes and More Tomatoes

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Barb

Nothing gets the cook in me tingling like tomato season.  Since I don’t grow my own yet, I always depend on the kind donations of friends and colleagues, and this year is no exception.  Thanks to a few generous folks … Continue reading →

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