By Kristin on 11/28/2008 2:51 PM

I’m sitting at home in the peace (finally) and quiet (sigh) of the evening. The kids are sound asleep and  I have a glass of wine at my side as I sit here and write. Life is good.

These last few months have been unsteady, uncertain, petrifying and exciting. I’m not talking about the stock market or the US election, I’m talking about my life!

I left the life of a restaurant cook/chef in July to venture into the world of wine, sales and a brand new food business. To say the transition has been smooth would be a bit of a fib. I’ve been studying wine with food for the last ten years, but have been finishing a diploma in wine for the last three. This was a logical (?) next step, though I realize now just what an enormous leap it has been!

The gang here has embraced me as a bonafide member of the family which has been a lifesaver. I have had to be a quick study in things like Ex ... Read More »