Jamie Gall

LATEST ARTICLES ( 682 )

• The 8th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival!

  

  Disclosure: I will be attending this festival for review purposes. Next weekend in Sonoma County the 8th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival will be taking place at... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Enter for Your Chance to Win a Veronica Mars DVD Ends 3/20!

  Disclosure: Giveaway is sponsored on behalf of Partnershub As of tomorrow you can head to theaters to see the Veronica Mars movie. Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ask the Wino: Do Expensive Wines Really TASTE Better?

  

  A few weeks ago I put a question out to my readership about what kind of information they’d like to receive about wine.  One such question was this: “Do... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Living “Heart Healthy” with Campbell’s Soup.

  Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Campbell’s Soup. Heart disease is such a prominent disease within the US, and it’s affected my family in many... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What to DO in Anaheim, CA?

  

  Anaheim, California has easily become one of my favorite cities within Orange County, and with Disneyland being at the centerfold of Anaheim, it has become a to... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thin Mint Ice Box Cake!

  

  That’s right.  Ice Cream, Thin Mints, and Hot Fudge combined in one delicious recipe.  The best part? It only takes about 10 minutes to make, if even, but a goo... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Recipe Creation: Pixie Tangerine Rice Pudding

  

  Disclosure: I received Ojai Pixie Tangerines from Melissa’s Produce on behalf of this recipe. As promised, another recipe created on behalf of the yummy Ojai... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun in the Kitchen with Ojai Pixie Tangerines!

  

  Disclosure: I received product for recipe purposes. All stories and creations are my own. It’s that time of the year again, the time when Ojai’s Pixie Tangerine... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dinner Made Easy with Papa Murphy’s Pan Pizza #ad

  

  Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Papa Murphy’s and Moms Select. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Ever since Papa Murphy’s came on the scen... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Perfect “Wino” Gift.

  

  Disclosure: I received product for review purposes. This story and opinions are all my own. As a wino, I have been in search for a great wine log to track the... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sonoma County Restaurant Week Kicks Off March 10th Through 16th.

  

  Head to any travel destination and food is on the menu.  And the restaurant scene says a lot about the area.  Residing in Sonoma County, there are a variety of... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wine Lovers Paradise: Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites

  

  Disclosure: I enjoyed a two night stay on behalf of this story. All opinions are my own, and would recommend this inn as a place to stay for all wine lovers. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being Socially Awkward… Live It. Be It. It’s Okay

  

  I’m not going to lie here, I am the first person to say I am incredibly socially awkward. I’ve continuously read books on how to deal with social interactions,... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Review: Collison Course by Chuck Gleason

  

  Disclosure: I have received the book for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Post may include affiliate links. Everyone loves a GREAT romance, right? Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Get Your Pasta On with Anjon’s Pasta Sauce

  

  Disclosure: I received product for review purposes. A few weeks ago I was introduced to Anjon’s pasta sauce. Of course, because it was brand new to me, I had... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ask the Wino: Wine Pairing Ideas!

  

  I’ve been avoiding this topic for quite sometime.   One, because, I wouldn’t call myself an expert on the food and wine pairing arena. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Surviving Your First Visit to Disneyland’s California Adventure

  

  Disclosure: I received media passes on behalf of this story. Growing up in the Midwest, Disneyland and Disney World were once in a lifetime trips. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting “Creative” with Cascade Ice.

  

  Disclosure: I received product for review purposes. I will admit this openly.  I struggle with drinking water.  The key?  A lack of flavor for me. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Staying at the Hyatt Regency Orange County

  

  Disclosure: I paid for my stay at this Hotel, but because of their rockin’ service and my love of travel I am writing this. There’s something about a hotel... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Do “I” Start Drinking Wine?

  

  Over the weekend I talked to a new wine lover who was just beginning her start into the wine world and she asked me, “How do you begin searching for wine?”A... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION