Hello September

Hello September 1st. I know some people will tell me to sit my pumpkin spice ass down, but we are entering my favorite months of the year. I absolutely love Fall in Nova Scotia and all of Atlantic Canada. I love these upcoming 4 months.

Have some super adorable cuteness to share

Regular readers will remember my nephew Riley. He’s about to start his 4th year at St. FX University. Well, his older brother Brady bought a puppy from Coastal Breezes, the same breeder Maggie came from, and Riley picked it up last weekend to bring it to Corner Brook.

My sister Jackie is taking care of Lexi till the end of September. Such a cutie, and she got to visit me last weekend. You can definitely see the resemblance from when Maggie was a puppy. They have the same Mom.

Ok, that’s your dose of cuteness for this Labor Day long weekend. Let’s talk some food and wine.

You met my friend Arla in last week’s blog, and Arla and her husband Fred bought me back some Trader Joe’s spices. (They are all so good). Here’s the new one, Citrusy Garlic.

This is so good. If you get the chance to visit a Trader Joe’s, you won’t be disappointed by any of the spice blends. This is a Cuban style Citrusy Garlic

Awesome on chicken

And absolutely to die for on chicken wings. I really love it on vegetables too. I’ve tried it on asparagus and cauliflower. It is a blend of garlic, lime oil, lime juice, onion powder, salt, and red pepper-plus bay leaves, coriander, cumin, cilantro, black pepper, oregano, cilantro, basil, lemon oil, marjoram, and parsley to round it out. Dynamite. I know, we can’t get them here, but you can take the ideas to make your own.

Tried a couple of new wines in the past couple of weeks. This is the wine I had last night, to kick start the long weekend.

The Sea Sun Pinot Noir is not any wimpy pinot noir. From the first sip from the deep rich color in the glass, it was delicious. From one of the most famous wine families in California, the Wagner Family, who also created the fabulous Caymus line of wines. This is so good, and not nearly as expensive. It’s on sale here right now, priced at $27 and worth every penny.

Run out and get one of these before they are sold out. I believe they are on sale right now, I am trying to think if it had a yellow tag, and stores have limited inventory. This is a gorgeous blend of Grenache, Syrah and Monastrell from Spain. Delicious at a great price.

Ain’t that the truth. Going to take a moment to wish the happiest of birthdays to my sister and best friend, Jackie Simms. She’s funny and smart and only drinks twice a year, on her birthday and at her Christmas party. Have fun tonight Jackie, wish I could be there.