Collecting & Consuming Wine
Oh to be made of money and dwell in a house with a wine cellar. It’s always been my dream to have that dark room under the house with an entire wall of wine all purchased and stored just for my pleasure. Alas, I live […]
Month: September 2014
2 Boys & Too Many Costumes
Halloween is my hands-down, favorite holiday. I have no presents to purchase and no elaborate meals to execute. Pre-kids, Halloween meant outlandish costume parties with naughty costumes and ghoulishly themed cocktails, forgetting the daily routine and embracing my inner Elvira. Then my sons came. I […]
Light at the end of the Tunnel
I remember it like yesterday; It was May, my family couldn’t wait for summer vacation. Their excitement inspired me and left me feeling hopeful. I daydreamed of spending quality time with my children, swimming, picnicking, you know, all the good things you hear about. To […]
Family Day at the Park – Literacy & Book Fair
For a family outing that is just as educational as it is fun, stop by this year’s 17th annual Family Day at the Park. Don’t miss this family-fun event featuring several activities and booths that celebrate literacy and inspire creativity. And one of the best […]
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Stockton Magnificent
Join thousands of community members and organizations to help celebrate the talent and people from the great city of Stockton. It is time to turn on your civic pride and revel in all things good about the city, like the arts and entertainment, and the […]
Pumpkin Pickin’ Fun
When the leaves start to fall and the colors of the trees turn from green to orange, it is time for autumn. The beginning of fall means the Pumpkin season is now upon us, and it is time to celebrate Manteca’s Annual Pumpkin Fair in […]
Calling All Outdoorsmen
Bring the family and enjoy the great outdoors, right here in your own backyard, at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds. The Stockton-based Outdoor Expo event will feature more than 100 different outdoor activities and exhibitions, attracting tens of thousands of central-valley folk each year. The Expo, […]
Ripon California’s Rich History
Ripon, California is the Southern most town in San Joaquin County and borders the Stanislaus River. But, don’t let its small size fool you; the town is full of history. William Gulnack, a New York native, made his way to California and upon arriving in […]
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Soap Up The Olive Oil
Lodi and the surrounding areas are well known for their contribution to the wine industry, but the region is also known for its fine locally made products like olive oil. Other than making a great pairing with the area’s different types of wines, the oil […]
Whisky Barrel Saloon
Impresses with Exceptional Cocktails and Live Events Whisky Barrel Saloon is not only a fantastic community gathering spot, but the perfect place to get schooled in whisky. The establishment has been a bar for more than a century now and most recently, it has been Whisky […]
Keep Your Bottle Cool
Beat the heat and cool down with a refreshingly cool glass of wine at the end of a hot summer day. Impress your guests by keeping your wine chilled while on the table and ready for pouring with this surprisingly useful and clever wine accessory, […]