Getting your nails done is one luxury many women enjoy, of course, not everyone can get out to a nail salon on a regular basis. Plus, picking the same old colors gets boring to me. When one of my friends asked me to try Jamberry, I was really excited. Have you looked at the totally cute designs they have available?… Read more »
Recently, I did the Ancestry DNA test to see what ethnicity is running around in my genes. I have been building my family tree on the site, so I sort of knew what to expect. That doesn’t mean I didn’t see some surprises. Below is a screenshot of my ancestry DNA ethnicity results: Where did the Italian/Greek come from? I… Read more »
Back in the early 2000s, my best friend, Maria and I saw an ad for a Chillow. It sounded like a miracle! Who hasn’t woken up sweating because their body warmed up too much while sleeping? Just me? I’m a hot sleeper. The pillow is always too warm for me. We laughed at the fact that you could buy one… Read more »
Because I’m trying to save money, I’m always on the lookout for new recipes to try. So, when I was given a free copy of the 125 Chicken Recipes cookbook, I was excited to try out the Roasted Chicken Fajitas. I’ve made fajitas before, they are one of my favorite dishes, but never roasted them in the oven. I was… Read more »
What exactly is a Pinot Gris? It’s a dry white wine. It’s basically the same as a Pinot Grigio, but slightly different. Pinot Grigio is Italian. Pinot Gris is French. What did I think of the Holman Ranch Pinot Gris? It tasted slightly buttery, but not overly so. There was a little bite initially followed by a fruity, tart flavor. … Read more »
The good people at Holman Ranch also sent be a bottle of chardonnay to review in addition to the sauvignon blanc I previously reviewed. This is an estate grown chardonnay. What does estate grown mean on a wine label? Basically, it’s a fancy way to say that a certain percentage of the grapes are grown by the winery. OK, it’s… Read more »
The other day, I received a copy of Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey. It’s a four episode travel show. Can I just say that I love her voice? It’s so soothing and British. I first saw Joanna Lumley as Patsy Stone on Absolutely Fabulous. She is hilarious! So, when I got the chance to watch a show with her touring Greece,… Read more »