There will Always Be Constants in the Universe.While our knowledge may increase by leaps and bounds, and we marvel almost everyday at the latest technological advancements, it is still a given that some things will never change. One of the constants o…

Robbie(?) Stubbs, Born Oct. 4, 1907; Died July 7, 1955An unusual headstone in that it is made of poured cement. It was sitting in the back of a small church cemetery in Spotsylvania. I know there is a story here but it will have to wait for another d…

An Interesting Discovery in Madison County.Another opportunity for me to enlighten you with another fun fact that will make you the life of the cocktail party! Did you know that British inventor, James Sharp patented a gas oven in 1826? The first semi…

I never realized how many people simply hate to cook until one of my friends told me they don’t want to make anything on my blog because there’s too many ingredients. Until now I had always assumed three or four ingredients (like in some of my rec…

Regular readers will recognize my lovely wife Colleen as the talent behind all the delicious foods we review on Musings Over a Pint. But, she’s much more than that. She’s a loving and wonderful wife and mother. Even after 26-plus years of marriage, I l…

Here is a great article from the San Francisco Gate about Porter Creek Winery, one of my favorite Sonoma wineries. I got to visit this winery a few years ago. They have big, corporate wineries all around them with big fancy tasting rooms. Porter Creek’s tasting room was basically their garage. And you know what? Their wine was far better than the stuff I was tasting from the big wineries. We currently have their Zinfandel in the enomatics, which was the NY Times #1 pick in a recent Zinfandel tasting. Look for the Pinot coming soon.

Here is a great article from the San Francisco Gate about Porter Creek Winery, one of my favorite Sonoma wineries. I got to visit this winery a few years ago. They have big, corporate wineries all around them with big fancy tasting rooms. Porter Creek’s tasting room was basically their garage. And you know what? Their wine was far better than the stuff I was tasting from the big wineries. We currently have their Zinfandel in the enomatics, which was the NY Times #1 pick in a recent Zinfandel tasting. Look for the Pinot coming soon.

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This vegetarian quiche is not just for breakfast anymore. It’s low-point, easy to make, and delicious to eat! Definitely a dish to add to your list of favorites.Low-Point Broccoli QuicheIngredients:- 1 Tbs butter (Land O Lakes Lite)- 1/2 onion, diced- …

We’ve been following this story for three years now, and it’s ever-changing. A couple weeks ago, it was reported that Governor McDonnell’s plan to privatize Virginia’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) stores had been watered down due to political pressur…