Tag Archives: wine
The Industry
“The industry told me in 2008 that I was Oregon’s first Black winemaker,” he says. “I didn’t care; I wasn’t doing it for the industry. I didn’t do it for anyone.” … “We hear the term ‘token’ all of our lives,” he … Continue reading
Small Wins and Possibilities
My corner store sells a 20-pack of frozen samosas. THEY’RE DELISH and save me the hour journey to the local Indian store. I bought the last pack months ago, and they never restocked. On this day, I looked into the freezer … Continue reading
Vino Lover
Recently my husband’s high school class organized a get together at a classmate’s home, with about 30 people in attendance. I brought a bottle of wine and handed it to the hostess. While chatting with some of his other classmates … Continue reading
Turn an Armoire Into a Pantry
If you don’t have a traditional pantry, get creative. Find an old piece of storage furniture that’s fit for holding food, and convert it into a freestanding pantry. The accent will look great displayed in your kitchen or dining room—and … Continue reading
Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Bread
Bread…Because it’s so spongy and absorbent, bread is a great way to sop up spills before they seep too deeply into a tablecloth. “It’s great for dabbing up oil, sauces, wine and really most liquids,” Koch writes in an email. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 