Sometimes you just have to see it to believe it!
This clip is one such case!
Oh my gosh!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
My drive home from work...
Most evenings I drive home along the coast.
I live within walking distance from the ocean.
Sometimes, I walk along the shoreline.
During the spring months,
I enjoy taking my time,
driving slowly home, from work.
What with views like these,
I think it would be a crime if I did not!
Hope your weekend is full of lovely views also!
Cheers~
Bairbre Aine
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wee Bunny Crochet Tutorial
Here is my very first Blog/online tutorial.
I hope you enjoy it!
Please leave comments, I really do enjoy reading/responding to them.
Thank you.
Ta~Bairbre Aine
I hope you enjoy it!
Please leave comments, I really do enjoy reading/responding to them.
Thank you.
Ta~Bairbre Aine
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wine tasting...
Ok, I know I had promised my very next post
would be a crochet tutorial.
Please forgive me, won't you?
I simply didn't finish it. Instead, I went
wine tasting with a few of my mates.
Oh, what a lovely time too.
My friend and Sommelier, Michael, took us round to two wineries.
We had a fantastic time at Leonesse cellars, there in the barrel room (members only).
I was instantly taken with their 2006 Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon!
This is their (Leonesse) write up of this wine:
"Elegant and balanced, offering rich concentrated aromas of blackberry, plum and black licorice accented by subtle hints of vanilla and pepper. Aged for 18 months in a combination of small French and American oak barrels, this wine has a soft, silky tannins before a long and lingering finish"
Oh my, I must say it is all this and so much more, at least upon my pallet it was/is.
Michael surprised me with a bottle of this, for take home. I'm such a lucky lady too!
I can't wait to open and enjoy this wine, in the comfort of home!
We moved on to Baily's vineyard and winery, first stopping at Carols for luncheon. Where I enjoyed a lovely glass of Sangiovese. This is their (Baily's) write up on this wine:
"2006 - The premier grape of Tuscany now gets top billing. We've been making this wine for several years but have been calling it T.V. Red. A very drinkable wine with a fresh nose, great aromas of berries and nice spicy flavors. Goes well with hamburgers, steaks, turkey, goose, duck, appetizers, cheeses an dpasta dishes".
Once our yummy lunch was finished, we moved into the tasting room, where we immediately began sampling more reds, well in my case I did. I stayed far away from any white wine this trip.
Having had the Sangiovese at lunch I started with the Cabernet Sauvignon
"2005 - Good color, loads of fruit, and a rich, silky mouth feel make this a Cab to take to your wine snob friends. Made from 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, it was aged in European oak for 30 months. Only a few hundred cases are made each year and they’re quickly snapped up. Serve with beef and lamb dishes, steaks, cheeses".
Then next with the Cabernet Franc
"2004 -We've been working with this grape as a component of our Meritage. Aged in European Oak cooperage for two years, it has aromas of black cherry and vanilla. Try it with rack of lamb, roast beef, or cheese".
And finished with the Meritage
"2003 - Made from the best barrels of our Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (32%) and Merlot (10%). Aged in French and American Oak cooperage for 35 months, it is a wine of superb elegance and finesse".
The Meritage was my favourite at Bailys. I sampled it twice, actually.
It happened to be my first taste, but I had forgotten that, till just now.
Happily I walked away with a stemware from our kind wine steward.
All and all, this was a most fantastic day.
Well spent with good mates!
Lots of laughter, grand conversations, and delicious food and wines!
Next time you find yourself in Southern California, in the Temecula Valley (wine country) pay these two wineries a visit. I truly think, you will enjoy them as much as I did.
Cheers~
Bairbre Aine
would be a crochet tutorial.
Please forgive me, won't you?
I simply didn't finish it. Instead, I went
wine tasting with a few of my mates.
Oh, what a lovely time too.
My friend and Sommelier, Michael, took us round to two wineries.
We had a fantastic time at Leonesse cellars, there in the barrel room (members only).
I was instantly taken with their 2006 Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon!
This is their (Leonesse) write up of this wine:
"Elegant and balanced, offering rich concentrated aromas of blackberry, plum and black licorice accented by subtle hints of vanilla and pepper. Aged for 18 months in a combination of small French and American oak barrels, this wine has a soft, silky tannins before a long and lingering finish"
Oh my, I must say it is all this and so much more, at least upon my pallet it was/is.
Michael surprised me with a bottle of this, for take home. I'm such a lucky lady too!
I can't wait to open and enjoy this wine, in the comfort of home!
We moved on to Baily's vineyard and winery, first stopping at Carols for luncheon. Where I enjoyed a lovely glass of Sangiovese. This is their (Baily's) write up on this wine:
"2006 - The premier grape of Tuscany now gets top billing. We've been making this wine for several years but have been calling it T.V. Red. A very drinkable wine with a fresh nose, great aromas of berries and nice spicy flavors. Goes well with hamburgers, steaks, turkey, goose, duck, appetizers, cheeses an dpasta dishes".
Once our yummy lunch was finished, we moved into the tasting room, where we immediately began sampling more reds, well in my case I did. I stayed far away from any white wine this trip.
Having had the Sangiovese at lunch I started with the Cabernet Sauvignon
"2005 - Good color, loads of fruit, and a rich, silky mouth feel make this a Cab to take to your wine snob friends. Made from 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, it was aged in European oak for 30 months. Only a few hundred cases are made each year and they’re quickly snapped up. Serve with beef and lamb dishes, steaks, cheeses".
Then next with the Cabernet Franc
"2004 -We've been working with this grape as a component of our Meritage. Aged in European Oak cooperage for two years, it has aromas of black cherry and vanilla. Try it with rack of lamb, roast beef, or cheese".
And finished with the Meritage
"2003 - Made from the best barrels of our Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (32%) and Merlot (10%). Aged in French and American Oak cooperage for 35 months, it is a wine of superb elegance and finesse".
The Meritage was my favourite at Bailys. I sampled it twice, actually.
It happened to be my first taste, but I had forgotten that, till just now.
Happily I walked away with a stemware from our kind wine steward.
All and all, this was a most fantastic day.
Well spent with good mates!
Lots of laughter, grand conversations, and delicious food and wines!
Next time you find yourself in Southern California, in the Temecula Valley (wine country) pay these two wineries a visit. I truly think, you will enjoy them as much as I did.
Cheers~
Bairbre Aine
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Crocheted bunnies and friends...
now where did we leave off?
Oh yes, baby bunnies!
But as you know, when there is more than one bunny around...
They multiply...
Now what shall I do with all these wee darlings?
I'll make them into spring time brooches!
Ohhhhh, I really do like making the thread bunnies too.
My next post will be a tutorial on creating the various crocheted bunnies.
Hop over again, for wee peek, won't you?
Oh yes, baby bunnies!
But as you know, when there is more than one bunny around...
They multiply...
Now what shall I do with all these wee darlings?
I'll make them into spring time brooches!
Ohhhhh, I really do like making the thread bunnies too.
My next post will be a tutorial on creating the various crocheted bunnies.
Hop over again, for wee peek, won't you?
It began with Wooden Man being alone!
And I just had to do something about that...
So, I made Bunny Girl...
added a wee bit of magic...
and POOF, baby bunnies!
TO BE CONTINUED...
Friday, March 13, 2009
My silly corner
Do you have a silly corner in your living space?
I have a few.
Well, some folks, who have visited my flat
might say my entire place is a wee bit on the whimsical, silly side.
I make no claim to being a fully grown adult.
My 'kid at heart' philosophy keeps me silly.
In addition, being a teacher really fuels my passion for
toys and brightly colour bobbles & bits.
So, I thought I would give you a wee peek into
one corner of silliness, (if you click on pic, it will allow you to see, closer, my
wee treasures).
the shelf are mine, all mine!
My kids have their own ;)
Hope you have a silly, wonderful
weekend!
Cheers, ta
Well, some folks, who have visited my flat
might say my entire place is a wee bit on the whimsical, silly side.
I make no claim to being a fully grown adult.
My 'kid at heart' philosophy keeps me silly.
In addition, being a teacher really fuels my passion for
toys and brightly colour bobbles & bits.
So, I thought I would give you a wee peek into
one corner of silliness, (if you click on pic, it will allow you to see, closer, my
wee treasures).
Now, I may teach, and I am a Mum.
However, make no mistake, these here treasures onthe shelf are mine, all mine!
My kids have their own ;)
Hope you have a silly, wonderful
weekend!
Cheers, ta
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