Tag Archives: Long Island

Greenport’s Shellabration – A Wonderful Taste of Long Island

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport’s First Annual Shellabration was a wonderful taste of Long Island. Local scallops, clams and oysters were expertly paired with local wines. This fine day benefited SPAT – (Southold Project in Aquaculture Training). A friend met us at Greenport Harbor … Continue reading →

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Riverhead Blues Festival and Johnny Winter

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Virginia

The Riverhead Blues Festival is a yearly tradition for me. This year being able to see Johnny Winter was a special treat. Part of the appeal is the fantastic blues and party music and the other part is the people … Continue reading →

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Tall Ships Arrive In Greenport

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport, NY is again proud to sponsor the Tall Ships Challenge. I was happy to see the arrival and preparations for the big weekend. Greenport is one of my favorite towns and when they decide to have a party they … Continue reading →

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My SEO / Social Media Monthly Rates

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Virginia

    Menu of Services – Monthly Packages Hello!  I am an SEO / Social Media Specialist and Blogger.  Search Engine Optimization (SEO) gets your small business the exposure it needs to thrive in this new digital world.  On this … Continue reading →

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Long Island Chardonnay and Soft Shell Crabs

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Virginia

Four Long Island Chardonnays and soft shell crabs make a spring evening eventful.  Finding the crabs at my local fishmonger inspired me to taste some local wine.  For this evening I chose some reasonably priced Long Island whites to taste … Continue reading →

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Wolffer Estate Brut Blanc de Blanc 2007 – A Happy New Year Toast

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Virginia

I wanted to extend a New Year’s Toast to you this year with a wonderful sparkling Long Island wine – Wolffer Estate Brut Blanc de Blanc 2007 ( $35).  I am a wine club member at Roanoke Vineyards (my first … Continue reading →

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Cut Your Own Tree – Long Island

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Virginia

I’ve lived by the Cut Your Own Christmas Farms on the East End of Long Island for fourteen-plus years and I’ve never cut a live tree.  You see, our cat (Tim) had a unique hatred for anything Christmas and knocked … Continue reading →

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Grateful on Long Island – Wine Food and Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Virginia

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude.  Personally, I am remembering my year of blogging about wine, food and fun.  What started out as a 2011 New Year’s Resolution has turned into a new career and new social opportunities.  … Continue reading →

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Octoberfest With The Patchogue Kiwanis Club

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Virginia

Attending Octoberfest with the Patchogue Kiwanis Club was one of my most enjoyable evenings of 2011.  The fact that it was for charity made it even better.  When we arrived at the beautiful Greek Orthodox Church Hall in Port Jefferson, … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irene on Long Island – a Bloggers’ Thoughts

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Virginia

I wanted to express my thoughts about Hurricane Irene hitting Long Island, NY and blogging is an effective way for me to get things off my chest.  I am proud to have lived on Long Island since 1995.  This was … Continue reading →

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