I sent out our March newsletter yesterday afternoon.  If you didn’t receive your copy and want to read it, just click here.  It’s got a delicious recipe for Portabella Mushroom Sandwiches in it!

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I hope everyone is having a great day and that you are looking forward to the weekend.  Cheers!

I received my Athleta catalog the other day and after perusing their selection I decided that this body is definitely not in shape for the upcoming bathing suit season. I have a few pounds that I’d like to shed and some serious toning needs to be done. Hopefully I’ll have enough time to get in shape since spring hasn’t even officially started yet!

Thanks to my neighbor Crystal over at Murphy’s Place, I’m trying out some of the principals of the Eat Clean diet authored by Tosca Reno. It looks like it pretty much aligns with how Clyde and I like to eat anyways so I’m hoping the changes will be easily incorporated into my lifestyle.

This morning I’ve found a few recent news links about wine consumption and weight issues. Thought I’d share them in case any of you are in the same boat as me this month!

Boston Globe article

KSDK news video and article

Anyone else out there doing something to get ready for summer?

Cheers!

Pepe and Maggie are just waiting for you to come out and enjoy the beautiful weather with them on our porch!  50+ degrees this weekend will feel tropical after all the cold weather this winter.  Cheers!

…the winner of last week’s blog candy was…..

Paul D Williams!

Congratulations Paul! And since it was a surprise blog candy, you probably want to know what you won, don’t you?

I have a two-bottle gift box with a bottle each of our Forche Renault and our Yadkin Creek wines! (Paul, I’ll be sending you an email with details.)

Thank you to everyone who answered our quiz on how you include wine in your life. I hope you are enjoying some sunshine today like we are down here in Steelville.

It’s supposed to be up in the 50’s this weekend – practically a heat wave. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the weather might sneak in a few more degrees too – hah. Cheers!

….How is wine a part of your life? Do you drink it every day? Once a week? Only on special occasions? Do you tend to drink wine at a certain time of day? Are you loyal to only one type of wine or do you enjoy a variety? Is there anything about wine in general that you find frustrating or un-enjoyable?

Inquiring minds want to know!  (Did I ask too many questions?)

I get a question along these lines at least once a week, and I’m just interested to find out how you all consume wine. If you can take the time to leave a comment here or on facebook, or email me: katieatpeacefulbenddotcom with your answers, I would definitely appreciate it.

I’ll probably appreciate it so much that everyone’s name that responds by Tuesday next week will go into a drawing for a blog candy surprise! O.k, forget the ‘probably’ in that last sentence; I will put all responders’ names into a drawing!

Have a great weekend everyone!  Cheers!