Afternoon at the Vineyard

As far as wineries go I have enjoyed my visits to all of them.  Whether they have been located in France, California, Canada, New York, or Ohio the experience has always been an enjoyable one.    The wine is better at some of them, but the experience of relaxing with friends and family or just the two of us is as equally fun.  Over the weekend we went to an Ohio winery that seems to always be a very nice experience.  The wine is good and the atmosphere is similar to a small winery in the French countryside. Really!  I think going there at any time of year is nice but going in the fall is just perfect.  I couldn't get a clear picture of the beautiful fireplace and pizza oven since there were quite a few people blocking it but the rest of the photos should give you a good idea of just how inviting it can be.  - P

Aioli!

Tonight's dinner was inspired by yesterday's dictionary.com word of the day: aioli.  I have been craving roasted vegetables and aioli ever since.  I threw in some fresh parsley for extra flavor.  Yummy. -A

Daydreaming: Burgundy region of France

I was just thinking about a trip my husband and I took to the Burgundy region of France several years ago.  The countryside and small towns are absolutely charming.  We stayed in a chateau with a vineyard on the property.  The chateau only has a few rooms so you really have the whole place to yourself aside from the owner.   It was so quiet and relaxing that I definitely would visit again. - P