Month: August 2011

The Verjus Follies

Aug 27, 2011 | food, my eccentric friends, winemaking |

I’ve often said that winemaking is 40% organization, 40% cleanliness, 40% farming, 5% skill...

On the Road with Ken Kesey, Dean Moriarty and John the Baptist

Aug 24, 2011 | history, my eccentric friends |

So, I’m afraid to say, we’ve kind of been neglecting the vineyards toward the latter...

Let Us Now Praise Famous Dachshunds

Aug 19, 2011 | dogs |

If you’ve spent any time on this blog, you know dogs are front and center here. Not just any...

Corn Cobs and Dogs: Deadly Combination!

Aug 15, 2011 | dogs |

Jeez, the things you learn on the InterWebs. For a couple of years now, since we’ve been...

This and That, Grapes and Whatnot

Aug 14, 2011 | farming, Sonoma, winemaking |

We’re having another odd year here in Northern California. A late wet spring that seemed to...

About This Blog

A Yank. A Brit. Two Terriers. A Vineyard. And a Dream.

Being the true-life adventures of two city kids and two spoiled terriers as they transition to a life of winemaking and organic farming in Sonoma. You know Green Acres? It’s like that.

For applause and kudos, I’d prefer you leave a comment on a post. But if you are shy, contact me at lisa [at] leftcoastcowboys.com

Things About Me

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There are reasons I’m not famous.

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I have the world's largest Christmas music collection.

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I'm an unashamed Donny Osmond fan.

I get wildlife drunk.

My terriers have famous friends.

I've got a tiny RV