Who doesn't love strawberry shortcake? There are so many variations on this dessert, and each holds a special place in my heart. My favorite part about this recipe is not only how easy it is, but that I had most of the ingredients already. There are three components to this dessert: the biscuit, the strawberries, and the whipped cream.

For the biscuit, I used store bought biscuit mix. Work smarter, not harder, right? I essentially followed the directions on the back of the box, with the ad...

Name Villa Wolf

Varietal Gewurztraminer

Region Pfalz

Country Germany

Year 2014

Price $8.99

Gewurztra-what?! Don't let the crazy name scare you away from this amazing grape varietal. It is one of my favorites! The Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer (geh VAIRTZ trah mee ner) is from the Pfalz region in Southwest Germany. It benefits from one of the warmest and driest climates in Germany, thanks to the Haardt mountain range blocking the cold and wet weather coming in from the Atlantic. This allows the grapes to...

 Scarlett was not afraid at all! I was so impressed. I, on the other hand, was hiding in the truck.

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A few days off-grid is so good for the soul. We recently spent the weekend at a friend's cabin in southern Arkansas. We had no electricity, plumbing, or cell signal (the horror!). It was around 100 degrees everyday, and I don't think I have ever sweat so much in my life. So, we spent most of our time cooling off down by the river. We started each day with coffee over the campfire, bacon cooked i...

Name Collegiata

Varietal Pinot Grigio

Region Umbria

Country Italy

Year 2014

Price $8.49

Another hot day here in Oklahoma, and all I want is something light, refreshing, and COLD. I made summer panzanella (recipe here) for lunch, and wanted something that would compliment the acidity of the tomatoes and vinaigrette. This wine came to my table all the way from Umbria, a region in central Italy. The grapes are immediately crushed and cold-fermented in stainless steel to keep the freshness, and it shows....

Does it hurt your heart a little every time you have to throw away stale bread? I have never really actually had to do this being that my meal-time motto is "no bread left behind," but maybe it happens to other people. If you are like me, and don't have stale bread laying around, you can ask the bakery department at your grocery store if they have any day-old bread, or you can just dry some fresh bread out in the oven like I did. Panzanella is one of my favorite go-to dishes all year round. How...

Name Three Thieves

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon

Region California

Country USA

Year 2014

Price $9.29

Sommin' on a budget ain't easy. Finding a good wine for a decent price may sometimes feel impossible. But don't worry! There are some great wines out there that won't break the bank. I am making it my mission to dig deep and find those wines, so you don't have to! It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it ;-) 

Today, I picked up the Three Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a steal for under $10. It was...

I am starting my second year of medical school this week, and sometimes I wonder how I made it out of first year alive! This past year was, to say the least, a very humbling experience. I learned a lot about myself, and learned how to challenge myself in ways I never knew were possible. Here are 5 tips for making it through your first year of medical school:

1. Make time for yourself. This is a serious must. For me, I used my time cooking dinner and working out to relax my mind and feel like a "...

A couple of months ago we packed up and headed across the pond to Greece! The land of amazing food, wine, people....let's be honest, amazing EVERYTHING. We started our journey in Athens. We stayed in an Airbnb, with the most incredible views. We spent the days museum hopping, and the nights sitting on the balcony, drinking wine, eating all the weird foods we could find at the local grocery stores, and staring at the ancient ruins while listening to the hustle and bustle of a busy city.

After a c...