Over the last 3 1/2 years living in Amsterdam, I've been lucky enough to pick up many different wines on my travels. I'm enjoying may way through them and thought I'd share with you as I go in case you're interested in seeking one out. Tonight I'm enjoying the Boutari Kretikos White 2007 from the [...]
On our October visit to the Deutsche Weinstrasse (German Wine Road in the Pfalz region) we discovered something we never tried before ... Neuer Wein (or New Wine in English). Near the beginning of the Wine Road outside Bad Durkheim, we came across a cute little town, Kallstadt, on Friday late afternoon at Happy Hour [...]
This is our 4th Christmas season in Amsterdam and by far my favorite tradition is Sinterklaas, who arrived today via steamship from Spain!! People gather on bridges and boats, even in today's pouring rain, for his arrival! In the Netherlands, Saint Nicholas' Eve (December 5, he also shares my birthday!) is THE holiday tradition and [...]
