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Sonoma To Napa And Back

June 7, 2013 by Kristin

Ram's Gate Winery

After waking up bright and entirely too early, I took my time getting ready and headed over to Ram’s Gate Winery to meet up with the wedding crew for a tasting.  And as soon as everyone walked up, it was like no time had passed.  There were hugs all around and, from that point forward, we’d look at each other through 20-year old eyes.

Ram's Gate Winery 2

We spent most of our time at Ram’s Gate introducing ourselves to Ryan and Jen’s family, all the while taking in the beyond beautiful scenery.  And afterwards, our tipsy selves headed outside to do ballet walk amongst the grapes and ooh and ahh.

Far Niente Winery

From there, I sort of unknowingly signed up for a mini adventure to Napa.  The Shea’s were able to convince the folks at Far Niente to add me to their group through the use of accents, role playing, and overall trickery.  Their creativity paid off because this tour was one of the most entertainingly wonderful touristy things I’ve ever experienced.

Far Niente Winery 2

And before we knew it, the only things we’d consumed since breakfast were wine and cheese.  It could have been a problem, but my mom swooped me up on the way to our dinner reservations and everything was A-Ok!

Filed Under: lifestyle, Travel Tagged With: far niente winery, napa, ram's gate winery, sonoma

Heading To Sonoma

June 5, 2013 by Kristin

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So it’s that time.  Ryan, my brother from another mother (notice the ginger locks), is getting hitched.  He and Jen are getting married in Sonoma and I wouldn’t miss it for the world.  I’m heading out there for a Wednesday to Sunday trip and taking my mom along for the culinary ride.  The greatest of friends, my mama, wine, food, food, wine.  Srlsy.

Cafe La Haye

Other than wedding shenanigans, I have two restaurants on the books: Cafe La Haye and Foreign Cinema.  Cafe La Haye came highly recommended through John Baydale, the president of Uchi Restaurants (thanks again for that one, Molly!!).

Foreign Cinema Dining Room

And Foreign Cinema was unanimously suggested by three of my ultimate foodie friends that frequent the San Fran area.

I cannot, cannot wait for this adventure to begin.  See you soon, Ryan & Jen!

Filed Under: lifestyle Tagged With: san francisco, sonoma, weddings

Cure For The Common Tuesday?

May 28, 2013 by Kristin

Ice Pop Molds

 

Ice Cream Scoop

 

 

Jeni's Splended Ice Creams

 

 

Ice Cream Container

Ice Cream Dishes

Filed Under: lifestyle Tagged With: ice cream tools, summer 2013, summer kitchen gadgets

Happy Memorial Day!!

May 27, 2013 by Kristin

Bastrop River Company

What a weekend it’s been so far!  From group dinners to 90s rap dance parties to hitting baseballs in the park to eating the best chicken wings and pizza in town – one might have thought we accomplished it all by Saturday night.  But as the clouds in Austin cleared out and made way for super Sunshine on Sunday, we packed our coolers and headed southeast to the Bastrop River Company.

Bastrop River Company 3

In addition to coolers filled with beers and snacks, we also brought a couple Dickie Boards.  Four people floated on tubes and two of us paddled most of the way.  At one point, Brett (a paddler) roped himself to all of the tubes and toted our herd down the river.  I can’t tell you how amazing it felt to be back on a board!

Bastrop River Company 2

When we arrived back on land, we made sure to get plenty of pictures of Justin’s ridiculous America outfit Dickie Boards in the park.  And after lots of photo wonderfulness and hanging with the Bastrop River Company guys for a bit, we headed back to town.

I hope everyone’s Memorial Day is filled with lots of family, friends, and appreciation for what this day represents!

Filed Under: lifestyle Tagged With: austin, bastrop, bastrop river company, dickie boards, memorial day 2013, texas

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Kristin FoodFash Austin

Hi, I’m Kristin – Austin mom, core memory maker, and retired food blogger. I share kid-friendly vacation itineraries and local adventures that turn ordinary days into stories worth retelling.

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