Author Archives: Kellie Stargaard

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About Kellie Stargaard

Wine blogger

Simply…Fresh Food Basil Pesto

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Fall has taken its sweet time arriving to NE Georgia but looking at the forecast for the next 10 dyas, it’s finally arrived. Temps below 45 degrees damage the leaves and it looks like we’re going to be in the … Continue reading →

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Big Changes Ahead for Wine Chicks Guide

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

I’ve lost my Wojo. What’s Wojo you ask? It’s a word I just this moment made up, it’s my wine mojo. I still love wine, hell I’m pretty sure the red stuff that runs through my veins is mostly blood … Continue reading →

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2011 Cesari “Mara” Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Back to school. This time always signified the winding down of summer. Growing up in Southwest Florida, just minutes from a multitude of beaches, my friends and I spent as much time as possible soaking up rays Ft. Myers Beach. … Continue reading →

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Kumbaya Red Wine Blend Sonoma County 2011

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya, Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya, Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya, Oh Lord, kumbaya. When I hear those famous lyrics by Peter, Paul & Mary, I immediately begin slowly swaying left and right. That song seems to make everything … Continue reading →

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The Great American Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosenblum Cellars 2012

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

A scene on the front porch of Any Town USA. Two wooden rocking chairs, a man, a woman in each of the chairs. A dog lying on the wooden with his head between the railings, eyes closed. A cat curled … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July and Sparklers 2014

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Fourth of July. The holiday holds so many memories for me. The first Fourth of July I remember was in 1974 waving goodbye to my Granny as my family set out on the road leaving Illinois behind us on our … Continue reading →

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Bonny Doon Black & White & Red All Over, Central Coast 2011

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

This year’s Wine Blogger’s Conference is being held in July in Santa Barbara County. I’m sitting this one out and spending vacation time with my husband this year. Though I loved exploring areas I was familiar with and love as … Continue reading →

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JL Quinson Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

What is it about summer and Rosé? They just seem to go together like baseball and peanuts, campfires and s’mores or fireflies and long summer evenings sitting on the porch. While you’re sitting on that porch slapping the mosquitoes away, … Continue reading →

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Lake Chelan Valley, WA Wine Region

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

It was one year ago that I left on a big ole jet airliner and flew out to Seattle for two days of eating, drinking and exploration. From there I piled onto a bus with 49 other wine bloggers to … Continue reading →

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Toad Hollow Vineyards Unoaked Chardonnay, Francine’s Selection 2012

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

After the long brutal winter so much of the country experienced, it’s hard to believe   Memorial Day and the long days of summer are finally upon us. On Friday, my parents will arrive and will stay with us through the … Continue reading →

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