If you’ve seen my Instagram, you know that I went to Napa Valley earlier this month. I have to say that going to Napa with my husband was such an amazing trip for me. I went to Napa with a friend and it was fun, but I really wanted to experience it with my husband. Not only is Napa romantic, but it’s such a beautiful place to experience with someone you love…..and I learned so much. Many people think that going to Napa Valley is just about drinking lots of wine. Well, for some it is, but for us we loved learning about how wine was made and how each one is different, in addition to tasting many wines. It’s actually inspired me to take some classes in wine making. What I have to say next may make you sad…..going to Napa Valley on a tight budget is hard. Many of the… Read More
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Rose sangria is synonymous with summer for me. That’s why I love to make this easy and tasty summer drink every summer. It’s always a hit. Specifically it reminds me of summers spent on Shelter Island, New York with my husband. We spent many summers there and loved to go to the Sunset Beach Hotel. They had a vineyard on the property and made their own rosè wine, called “Sunset Beach Rosé André Balazs” that would be used in the sangria and it was always delicious. Since then I’ve been trying to re-create the sangria. The key ingredient in this Rosè Sangria is peach nectar, it really adds that extra bit of something special. I hope you like this recipe! If you try it out please let me know in the comment below or use #livingwithclaire on Instagram. To learn how to make the sangria, please check out… Read More
