Notes From The City: An Abundant Life

A few weeks ago I wrote about the wonderful store, Cheese + Wine Hoboken. At the time I mentioned that the gorgeous owner Victoria has regular events in the store and around town, and now it's time to whet your appetite even more by describing some of the wonders I've discovered since I walked through those golden gourmet doors.The space is so lovely and inviting, and the smell of the fresh foods and cheeses intoxicating. Add to that mix some carefully curated pairing events with experts in the fields of fine wine, food and cheese, and you'll find yourself in a living dream. At the first event I attended, a wine and cheese pairing with the excellent Leigh Friend of Food Matters Again sharing information about her choices for the cheese selection and John Kafarski from David Bowler Wine sharing tips about his selection of fabulous wines, from the first bite of delectable cheese and sip of ambrosia-like wine, I was transported to Paris and some of the most memorable times I have had there. Two weeks later, I attended a Fall Wine & Food Pairing presented by The Hoboken Wine Group with hosts Julie Hartigan, Professional Chef and Recipe Developer and Tom Kobylarz, WSET Level 3 Certified founding member of that group and also of consulting company Wine Solutions. The selection of food and wine and the taste combinations were exquisitely delectable, and the hosts so informative and knowledgeable, inventive and charming that it was a privilege to spend time with them. Stop by to check the schedule and watch the website for updates. The reservation list fills quickly for these popular events, so make yours early.

Cheese + Wine Hoboken
cheeseandwinestore.com
The Wines Of The Cotes du Rhone Region In France
Wine And Cheese Pairing
With Leigh Friend From Food Matters Again And John Kafarski From David Bowler Wine
Complimented By Lovely Arrangements From Christina Andersen Floral Designs
And Fine Breads From Choc O Pain French Bakery

Fall Wine & Food Pairing

Presented By The Hoboken Wine Group

With Hosts Julie Hartigan, Certified Trained Chef And Tom Kobylarz, WSET Level 3 Certified

CookingwJulie.com

www.winesolutions.com

Sharing A Harvest Of Caring

Last March I wrote about the wonderful organization Handbags Of Hope and an event I attended that had been organized by the founder, the effervescent Erika Hernandez. I had the opportunity to attend another event last weekend in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, a beautifully planned afternoon of sharing and caring and support and empowerment. There were so many wonderful speakers and people involved and I will only show a few here - follow Handbags of Hope and find out all the details - you'll be blessed to know what they're doing and be a part of their journey.

Handbags Of Hope

Belles In Pink
At The Culinary Conference Center
Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, New Jersey
www.handbagsofhopex.com

Founder Erika Hernandez, Stunning As Always
Shares Life Affirming Messages