Of Wine and Men: Olivier
I parted with another beating piece Of my ever-fascinated heart Two autumn quarters’ past, in Old Quebec. Amidst the textured cobblestones of blue A hundred twenty steps before the church; A throbbing piece of passion’s...
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Another Dreamy Family Wedding
I have often heard that one of the consolation for single people who desperately want to get married is that most hot couples that get married usually get fat. Blame it on unconditional love,...
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The Traveling Wino and Mayon Volcano
There she was, with her crown draped with the clouds – Mesmerizing goddess of my childhood books And fantastical figure of Philippine history. Her perfect legendary cone; now gone With one explosion. With earth shattering...
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The Most Glamorous Philippines Homecoming, Ever!
Home, they say, is where the heart is. But what if the heart is lost? What if it is broken into a hundred million fractured pieces? Confused. Conflicted. Afflicted. With pain and turmoil; with...
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Eat, Drink, Love: Steak and Wine with Connie
A few weeks ago, Connie returned to Sacramento for work training and for our second annual Fall Wine Country shenanigans. This year, we ventured into Lodi and Apple Hill Wine Country, for more rustic...
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My Funny Valentine
Before leaving Los Angeles last week, my sister teased Auntie that I will be her Valentine. Tonight, that becomes a reality and she becomes the luckiest woman in the world. I say that with...
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Tasting Notes: Talus Cabernet Sauvignon
I admit: I have been quite dormant in posting tasting notes. I talk about them with family and friends as we drink the wines, but it has been a while since I have posted...
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Premonition of Filipino Food and Wine Pairing
A few months ago, we stopped at Aloha Kitchen in Las Vegas on our way to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks; and on our way back to Los Angeles. It was Filipino Brunch...
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Eat, Drink, Love: Matthias and Filipino Food Pairing
Hold me like you hold the bottle When you pour its juice – Firmly gripped, yet still with tenderness And the most adoring attention. Eli Med 161029 | 1759 [] [] [] Meet Matthias:...
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This Old Man and the Sea
Last night, she was as I had feared: Dark, mysterious, and perturbed. And although the moonlight tried to soften her monstrousity, I was unaffected, unmoved by the lunar distraction And I was focused alone...
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Travel Tale: The Wedding Cruise
It’s been a little over week since I returned from a family wedding-cruise-vacation. For two cruise mornings, I carried a bucket with four sparkling wine flutes and a bottle of Spanish Cava to breakfast,...
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Wine and Style: Cruise Wedding Edition
Last week, after some glances at the mirror and many photographs, I remembered my classic post-college slogan: Look great. Feel great. Do great things for the world. They say true beauty is found within; but...
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Quick Sterling Winery Excursion – Photo Highlights
When I visit Napa Valley, I can’t help but dream – that I am beautiful, fit, and charming. I am a male model with rock hard abs. I am adored by men and women....
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Squash the Mid-week Drowse at Hawks Public House
I mainly came for sustenance And not to search for poetry; But goodness flows into the glass Virtue lands on plate and palate: And poetry reveals itself To satisfy ache and hunger Within this...
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Moments of Bliss at Oak Farm Vineyards
Heartbeats race with excitement And crawl into a momentary pause Upon the sight of things Reflectively beautiful. It happens here. Elijah Med 160817 . Sacramento Here, empty glasses are transformed into fountains of light, happiness,...