Tag Archives: wine

Emergency room: check

Posted on June 11, 2014 by erinparker75

The day after surgery my mom and I spend 6 hours in the ER because I was afraid I had an infection. It was a very painful day of IVs, CT scans, diagnostic tests, more blood work (naturally) and another … Continue reading →

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How Endo Uses Food to Ruin Everything in Life

Posted on May 23, 2014 by erinparker75

Dr. Mangal had explained that the 2 main factors in controlling endo post-op are diet and birth control. Diet, because endo and your bowel are closely linked, and birth control to control the hormones that spike during menses. Since mine … Continue reading →

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An Adventure in Galicia (1)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by erinparker75

It’s actually quite cool how this trip happened. Let me get you up to speed: -girl leaves boyfriend for Spain -boyfriend promises to come to Spain for special Galicia trip -girl and boy break up -girl is sad about Galicia … Continue reading →

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Maceira

Posted on May 28, 2011 by erinparker75

Today I drank wine out of a bowl. See? My new gorgeous Spanish friend Victoria took me to Maceira, an amazing Gallego restaurant in Huertas, where, in keeping with tradition, they serve your wine to you in bowls. I will be … Continue reading →

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MonsterWine – Tuscany

Posted on September 17, 2010 by erinparker75

Monsterville Horton IV, CWE is to whom I credit my wine snobbery. Before Monsterville, I was quite content to pop to the shop for a $5 bottle of Barefoot Pinot Grigio and begin my weekend drinking this frightful juice with … Continue reading →

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Texas Wine Country

Posted on June 11, 2010 by erinparker75

Raul and I decided to pop over to the Texas Wine Country last weekend – one final hurrah together before our big trips (him: Africa – work; her: NYC, Spain, Netherlands, Canada – pleasure). Texas is hot. In case you … Continue reading →

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Reef Restaurant Review

Posted on February 4, 2010 by erinparker75

The fella and I had our date night at Reef last Friday night. With both of us craving seafood and never having been, we put on our Sunday best and headed out. Mmmm this place was so ethereal and watery. … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 4 & 5

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Day 4 – CHRISTMAS Christmas day was a little awkward. Raul and I were in the frozen foods aisle in the grocery store when my old lover happened upon me and touched my sleeve. Naturally, I jumped, in the process … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 3

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Hard to believe I’ve only counted up to day 2. I’d say I’ll make this quick, but I think we all know how much I love to explain things. Carrying on then… Day 3 Peju Turnbull Del Dotto Peju is … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Christmas – Day 1 & 2

Posted on January 4, 2010 by erinparker75

Napa Valley, oh glorious Napa Valley! I did not expect the culinary delights that would tease my tongue and capture my heart to such a great extent. The wine gods surely smiled down upon me as they poured their ruby … Continue reading →

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