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

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2003 Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a big rich tasting Cabernet with a dark ruby color and flavors of black cherry, dark berry and a hint of cassis. It has a smooth toasty finish imparted by its nineteen-and-a-half months in French oak...
May 16, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio

The 2007 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio is exactly what a lot of other wines want to be. It has an aromatic nose bursting with bouquets of spring flowers and ripe pears. The flavor is very much apricot, but with underlying currents of honey and apple -- perfect for Mother's Day...
May 9, 2008

Laura on Life: Mother's Day Dilemma

I read an article the other day about what mothers wanted for Mother’s Day.  Someone had taken a poll that showed about half the mothers wanted jewelry and the other half wanted flowers.  Were those our only choices...
May 8, 2008

Laura on Life: Refrigerator Monsters

Okay, I’ve put it off as long as I can.  I’m going to have to simply suck it up and do this thing.  I don’t really want to, but somebody’s got to do it...
Apr 29, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2004 Brotherhood New York Premium Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

An outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine rivals some of the best from California. It has a full-bodied and rich structure full of cherries and berries, with moderate tannins in its finish...
Apr 25, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2003 Chateau Puy La Rose

The wine is a dark garnet color with red berry and plum aromas. It has good rich flavors of plum, black cherry and raspberry, and has a strong finish with medium and smooth tannins. This is a classic style Bordeaux which is complex, without being overbearing...
Apr 18, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2003 Wandering Wallaby Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

This is not a big heavy Cabernet, but it is bursting with flavor. The nose abounds with raspberry and currants. The taste explodes with bright cherry and red raspberry with subtle nuances of vanilla and oak. The flavors are lush and lingering with a smooth and lasting finish...
Apr 14, 2008

Laura on Life: Life On Mars

But I thought there was no life on Mars...this could change everything...

Apr 11, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: Valpolicella

The 2004 Recchia Le Muraie Ripasso Valpolicella, which I recently tasted and fell in love with, is new to the local market. This is a full-bodied wine just bursting with the flavor of blueberries, sweet cherries and the characteristic slight raisin taste often found in Amarone. The finish is spicy with soft tannins which linger on until the next sip...
Apr 5, 2008

Answers to Common Questions

The most common lawn and garden questions I receive this time of the year are...
Apr 4, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2006 Don Miguel Gascon Malbec

Don Miguel Gascon established his winery in 1884 in the high altitudes near the Andes Mountains, in the Mendoza growing region of Argentina...
Mar 28, 2008