WILD Facts: A closer look at fish

The next time you go fishing, snorkeling or to the aquarium, look closely at the variety of fish you see...
Jun 25, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Red Bordeaux Wines

Red Bordeaux wines have set the standard for centuries as being the best red wines in the world. Clarets, as some call them, are usually blends of three or more of the Bordeaux grape varieties, and the grapes are all grown on the Chateau or Estate where the wine is made...
Jun 20, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Simi Sonoma County Chardonnay

This is a very drinkable Chardonnay with aromas of tropical fruit and pear. The flavors swirl around your tongue with pronounced apple and pear, followed by a smooth and crisp acidity, with a touch of lemon zest. There is a little oak in the finish, but it is not overbearing...
Jun 18, 2008

Laura on Life: Lucy's Secret to Staying Young

One of my favorite comediennes, Lucille Ball, once said, “The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age..."
Jun 17, 2008

Laura on Life: But He's Fine

I was riding around on my lawn tractor, trying out the handy-dandy dethatching attachment, and minding my own business when my daughter told me my cell phone was ringing...
Jun 11, 2008

SNAKE!

This must be a good year for snakes!  I have received a larger than normal snake related questions...
Jun 11, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2006 Jacob's Creek Reserve Chardonnay

The Chardonnay is clean and crisp with good complexity without being over-powering. This is a very good choice to pair with grilled chicken salad, or it would also be perfect for seafood pasta salad on one of these hot summer evenings...
Jun 6, 2008

Avoid Garden Pest Problems

Many times I have been asked the following question from gardeners.  “What can be done to control insects and diseases without using pesticides"...
Jun 4, 2008

Laura on Life: Prewash For Good Days

I love to spend time with my family.  Most days, however, it’s not possible to spend the entire day with them.  If I ask them how their day was or what they did, I usually get a short non-committal answer...
Jun 4, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz

The wine is a dark ruby, almost purple color with the aroma of plums and blackberries. It has intense flavors of cherry and blackberry and is characteristic of the big fruit flavors usually associated with Australian Shiraz...
Jun 2, 2008

Sleepy Tales

For pre-school teachers, nap time is either a time to recharge the old batteries or drain them completely trying to get children to rest...
Jun 2, 2008

Laura on Life: Smart Cars, Stupid People

The gas prices being what they are these days, my husband has been trying to find ways in which he would not have to participate in the “gas game” as he calls it...
May 29, 2008

Laura on Life: Heroes For a Moment

I became a hero today…again.  When you are a parent, there are many opportunities for heroism.  Regrettably, our feats of derring-do are mostly unsung and completely forgettable hours after the deed has been done...
May 23, 2008

Summer Landscape Tips

Clark offers some really great landscape tips this week as we begin to transition from spring into summer over the next few weeks...
May 23, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: Wine Spritzers for Memorial Day

If you want something a little more refreshing than your standard glass of Chardonnay for that outdoor Memorial Day party, why not try something new, which is actually something old?...
May 21, 2008