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Category: Life

  • On the road to Santorini!

    Its time for spring holidays! An absolutely wonderful excuse to leave the office and the city for a few days of sun, sand and cocktails. Luckily, my chosen destination of Santorini Greece has it all: Sun (26 – 27 C for the entire time I’ll be there), Sand (yes, though we’ll be on a cliff

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  • Here’s one for the broken hearted

    For those of you that know me personally, you’ll know that I am going through a time. One of those dramatic-life-altering periods where everything that you believed in, loved and dreamt about falls down around your feet. Don’t worry, I’m not posting on my ‘fun-lovin wine blog’ with all doom and gloom – just keepin’

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  • Its been a while…

    So, I know its been a while since I updated this. But don’t worry – I have been drinking wine and testing them for you (as I know you can’t be bothered to do it yourself…jesting of course) – and thus I have a few very tasty morsels for you to take advantage of. But

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  • Crazy Cardiff-ian Crab

    I had a work event in Cardiff last week. What a great city! The sun was shining, atmosphere buzzing and the cab drivers were giving impromptu tours of the landmarks. Our event was at the Coal Exchange near the water. Lots of pretty old style buildings and plenty of happy, welcoming people. After the event

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  • Love Liverpool FC

    Let me take a moment to be sporty…. We just won the Carling cup!  Whoop whoop!! My favorite thing about this team? ‘You’ll never walk alone’ What to drink during a final cup game?  = yum

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  • Love London Xx

    After a tense day of walking through the beautiful Bishops park, hitting the gym and sauna followed by a visit to my favorite designer consignment shop on new kings road (found two beautiful dresses, both of which didn’t fit…but we’ll ignore that for now) , what’s better than a glass of Spanish cava, fresh baguette

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  • What’s Cooking (for the lonely) – Grilled cod on sauteed potatoes with paprika and green olives

    Gorgeous recipe from Borough wines! Perfect for Saturday night IN! Love Kristen

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  • Happy Friday Wine Lovers…

    Long week? Its the WEEKEND! Enjoy the warm(er) weather in London and all the opportunities to try some gorgeous wines. My fail safe weekend wines? Prosecco, Cotes du Rhone and if you are feeling a bit crazy, an ooey gooey but structured Malbec (just tried an amazing one: Domingo Molina, 2010 Valle de Cafayate –

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  • Love: Wining and Dining in Fontainebleau…

    I have been meaning to post this for a while now and am only now getting around to it. I need to share the names of two wines I had while in Fontainebleau for an INSEAD marketing course in January. I picked them at random for our 8 person dinner on a Monday night and

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  • Love: Wines for Valentines day…

    Ahhh the day of love…or just another day to try an extra special wine??  Whatever it means to you, have a look at some ideas to mark the occasion with someone special (i.e. yourself!). Here are some ideas to spark the LOVE…. A Valentines day MUST – BUBBLES!! Grab a bottle of Prosecco. Honestly –

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