Plum from SW Michigan, USA

Hi, Plum! I couldn't find an ice wine at our local wine shop (and I didn't have time to go to Jacksonville where we buy most of our wines). I checked out the Michigan winery website you mentioned and would have been happy to order a case of their ice wine, but they don't ship outside Michigan! So, on the recommendation of the wine expert at our local shop, I purchased a Rosa Regale, a red Italian sparkling wine with "undertones of rose petals and raspberries". When I asked what kind of dessert would complement the wine, he suggested "anything chocolate", so that sealed the deal! I ended up making a couple of French silk pies - which I hadn't made in decades because of the risk of Salmonella when ingesting uncooked eggs, but now that my local supermarket carries Davidsons eggs (Pasteurized in the shell), I can make it again! Yay! It was sinfully delicious! Some of the other wines we sampled were a nice Fetzer chardonnay that was paired with poached salmon with capers, chopped red onions and fresh dill; an Italian red (I can't remember the name of the winery or the varietal!) that was served with a cold tortellini dish with a sauce made of fresh tomatoes, baby artichokes and garlic; a wonderful California cabernet (Silver Palm) that was paired with a room-temperature pork tenderloin stuffed with spicy sausage. The wines were all very good, and the food was terrific. Jaime ate and drank far too much, so he is not eating today which is fine because I don't feel like cooking!!! We never did get to sample all the wines, so we're planning a repeat sometime in the near future!

Oh, I got to start a new page. Woo hoo!!!

Was that a sad story? I nearly cried at the end!
Actually I am Buddhist and the eight is the the eightfold path to Nivana. One must strive to have the right view, right thoughts, right conduct, right speech, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right meditation. Must live by the golden rule and not just for greedy self. It is hard but I try!

Plum, for Little Plum just tie the obi in the back in a bow tie! In Japan for little girls we just tie in a bow. They look soooo cute! Affix a silk flower in her hair and she's set to go!

Hi, Plum!

Check out this site for suggested ice wine dessert pairings: http://www.pellericewine.com/icewine-cuisine-after.html

Sorry I don't have time to chat right now - I have a ton of chores to do today since I'll be tied up all day tomorrow running a tennis tournament More later! ♥

for the birthday wishes, Plum!
I love this 2 day celebration thing! Today, being the actual birthday, I am doing absolutely nothing!
A bouquet of tulips were just delivered to my door. What a welcome sight after all the snow!
My goodness, !!! do abound!!!! LOL

What a super video! Ingenuity galore. I've sent the YouTube link to my daughter as I am certain she will enjoy it and share it with many. Thanks for posting it!

I like the treadmill better. I guess because I can see it and I got lost in the other one. (What did happen?)

Hi Plum, thank you so much for the birthday wishes - I love hearing from my friends around the world. I had a very spread out birthday, as Rob couldn't get home till late, but we had a lovely dinner with the kids on the weekend, and lots of beautiful presents too! :D

Plum, hope your day is as wonderful as you are

I'm sorry to hear about your problems today. Hopefully it is only the one goat that is infected and the disease hasn't spread.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Thanks for the birthday greeting Plum, and for the link to Kenken. I have done Kenken games before, but only with pen and paper. You helped make my birthday just that much more special. Cheers!

Thanks Plum ♥

Today I just rest. Tomorrow I go out to dinner with most of my kids. They said they were all coming, but I know my kids.

Plum, happy Easter to you and your family, and a speedy recovery to Burl!

Just hopping by to wish you a very

Plum, thank you so much for celebrating my birthday with me last week, I had so much fun reading all the posts. You got there in plenty of time!
The family went out to dinner that night, then the next day we had yet another party for my youngest daughter's 16th. I then had the pleasure of a lunch on Sunday with some of our Sudoku family who spoiled me wonderfully.
It doesn't get much better than that!

Happy Birthday Plum. Have fun and be just a little wicked.

Happy birthday Plum, have a wonderful time enjoying your special day. Cheers x

Plum - a birthday cake for you...Happy, happy day tomorrow...and a for that MOST AWESOME video!
What absolute fun that was to watch. Thanks so much for the great entertainment. Hugs.

Plum, I hope your birthday is wonderful.

Hi Plum. add my name to the list of birthday "well wishers"


TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday To Ya…

Happy Birthday, Plum!
Enjoy your 2 day celebration!

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Have a wonderful two-day celebration!!!

to you
to you
dear Plum
to you

Might as well start celebrating today - why wait till tomorrow.

Well Plum, do you really think you can take time off from your doe and buck kids to celebrate a two-day site birthday? Well I damn well hope so young lady! I hope you have a super birthday (and many more in the future). Cheers, and happy birthday!

Happy Birthday Plum.I hope you have a great day celebrating this special occasion.

Loved your subtle comment yesterday, thought something special must be coming up!

Plum, have a wonderful day

Plum, I hope you have a wonderful day (or two).
I must apologize that I did not answer after you sent me the interesting account of your time in South America. I enjoyed reading it all. One of the places we have yet to visit is South America.

to you,
to you,
dear Plum!!!
to you!
May your special day be wongerful with a and lots of !

Happy Birthday Plum

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Plum, I hope you have a wonderful birthday.

Plum, hope you day is filled with family, friends and laughter.

, Girlfriend! Have a super day, and, for goodness sakes, don't work too hard at that job! God bless you, Plum. XO

Plum.
Have a great birthday.

Hi Plum - I hope you have a wonderful 2-day Sudoku birthday, doing just what you would like to do.

I hope you enjoy your special day - take care and be well -- Mary

Happy Birthday Plum, Hope you enjoy your special day.