A little change from my usual post. No particular dining or tasting experience to convey. Just the twelve things that made me smile this week (I know – I couldn’t choose JUST ten!) 🙂 … In no particular order.
1. Anne Burrell’s delicious lamb shank recipe. My absolute favorite to date – and for once, I didn’t change a thing!
2. Chatting with two ladies who are very near and dear to me and being re-assured that a couple of my other dear friends are going to be ok.
3. Trying a new Chenin Blanc and loving it… 2008 Lydie et Thierry Chancelle Saumur Blanc – Stony, citrus, limestone, with a tinge of sweetness. YUM.
4. Thomas Keller’s Oysters and Pearls, Bardolia style. Paired with 2 ridiculous Chablis a couple weeks ago; paired with NV Gatinois Brut Grand Cru this week.
5. Mother-daughter chats with my girls and my “moms.”
6. 2005 Domaine de la Granges des Peres – thank you JS for this incredible wine!
7. Finding Pink Muscat Grapes at Whole Foods, buying two bags, and remembering California… Sigh.
8. Discovering that Kayla’s art gallery will be worth millions some day.
9. Looking forward to having the “girlfriend” relationship with Maya soon. But realizing that ’til that happens, bumpy roads ahead (but cherishing every moment.)
10. 2008 Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sevre et Maine Les Gras Moutons
 – Stony, briny, crisp, and dry. Perfect with raw oysters or sushi!
11. Getting hugs and kisses from many children that I am blessed to have in my life.
12. Being supported by my partner for life. XOXO MB