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NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY

July 25 – Get ready to raise a glass and slice into something delicious! On July 25, we celebrate the perfect pairing—National Wine and Cheese Day. It’s a day to savor classic combinations or discover bold new pairings of rich cheeses and fine wines.

Across the globe, wine and cheese have long been local favorites—each region proudly pairing its unique varietals and dairy delights. In France, for instance, Brie from the Brie region pairs beautifully with Beaujolais, a red wine that complements the creamy texture of the cheese.

But don’t be afraid to go beyond tradition! Whether you’re consulting a sommelier or cheesemonger, they’re trained to help you explore new flavors and develop your palate—no matter your level of expertise.

Although regional preferences may take precedence in distinct areas, don’t hesitate to accept a sommelier’s suggestion. Sommeliers understand a developing palate. Through experience and skill, they guide those new to wine tasting through the basics. In addition, sommeliers keep sophisticated wine lovers abridged of the latest varietals.

Having fun every day, 48 years and counting! 🎉
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@sheba2011

Should I ask if you bought anything or is that a crazy question?😅

I didn’t have email access until after 1:00 so I missed Heidi’s first hour but did see most of the second hour. Had some good birthday prices.

New computer was delivered, now I have to decide when I want to start pulling my hair out to learn it. My patience gets thinner everyday.😣

Hot at your house, hot at my house, have a cool drink , hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@sheba2011

So cute!!!😊😊😊

@oodiebom,

Good Evening good for you for treating yourself to something nice. 😎🎈💕

I enjoyed the show and Heidi. 💕

Oodie we have thunderstorms right now so I am going to get off. I have to make
sure all my devices and such are charged up never know if we will have a power outage.

So sad about Hulk Hogan passing there in Florida where he lived. May he RIP.

Sweet Dreams. 💕

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening. 😎

@kittengirl,

Good day in California Kitten. Wishing this Leo Girl a great day. 💕😎🎈

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. I just finished watching Heidi Daus today. 😎🎈

I hope you are enjoying this day. Poppy is by the cooling vents again.

Very warm here in OZ.

Sending Cool Hugs to you and Jake. 🎈😎💕

@taci,

Good afternoon in S. California and I know you are getting your hair done. I am sure
you will look fantastic once you are done. 😎

I so enjoyed Heidi Daus today you can always check out the show I believe on HSN2.

I love Heidi Daus laughter there is nothing like it. 💕😎🎈

Hey happy trails. 🎈😎

TACI

The Dragon Fruit is even better when you pair it with blueberries which is my favorite. However, I do enjoy it in foods such as fish, pork, chicken, etc.. Yes, I do cook with it as I do with many fruits. When added to the pan, I just let it stand for one or two minutes for the extra flavor. I do not over cook the fruits.

The Dragon Fruits now come from Florida. It is actually a cactus plant which I would not mind growing. However, we have fruit mice’/rats that I do not wish to see in the backyard. Many people in our community have cut their fruit trees down because of the rodents.

Enjoy your day.

@sheba2011

I promised myself that I would just watch and not buy. That lasted one minute and a couple of seconds. I could not resist the cat pin. Then just a few days ago purchased the monkey (hubby states he was born on the lower end of the anthropological scale) LOL and the dolphin. I put the parrot en suite in my favorites.

Well, I had a visitor in the guest bathroom this morning. A very tiny baby gecko. I got my trusted shoe box and now he is outside where he belongs. So cutel But didn’t need something xtra to watch and take care of.

Yesterday I purchased salmon in a mango sauce. No salt or sugar added. I made it this morning for breakfast and it was the best salmon I’ve had in years. Never realized that there is much you can do with mangos besides eating. I should have known better. I usually make an Asian soup using honeydew melons instead of winter squash. And I do add fruit to some of my dishes in cooking. But, for some reason never thought of a mango. And, yet, it was sweet and very tasty. Looks like I will be using it in many dishes.

Yes, I will see hubby today. I am getting ready for the visit and cannot wait to hop into the car and be on my way. I no longer can bring any food and that now includes Culver’s frozen custard. When I was told, it was in front of hubby. Hubby turned to me and in front of the RN said not to listen. My comment was that if I didn’t, I would not be permitted to see him. On that note, the aid brought him a cookie and some other in between snacks following dinner. This aid is excellent. The only ones I have a problem with are the ones on the weekend shifts.

It was on the cool side this morning with temps in the mid 70s. It is now 91 and rain will probably be here soon. We had a couple of hours of good rain yesterday and more of the same is expected this afternoon. We will have another heat wave beginning tomorrow and it will last at least 5 days. I bought watermelon and cherries yesterday. I should be fine with the Smart Water and the purified.

Have a great afternoon. I am watching Heidi on Kindle. The sound no longer is working on the desktop. I love the lions. Your birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Heidi Daus is about to come on.
I hope you can catch a bit of her with Nicole.

I hope you have some good gentle rain. 🎈😎 Oz will get a load this evening.