I adore origami, and I have tons of corks around. This is the perfect way to use corks to create a mini-vase for origami flowers! Full instructions – Cork Mini Vase Instructions

Sonoma-Cutrer 2006 Chardonnay – Sonoma Coast – $25 Citrus, floral, hint of oak, lemon, hint of ginger, Bob likes it. Nice fresh flavor.

Our wine cork trivet tests found all the glue options held up to Thanksgiving pot heat – so no worries there! Working now on a corkboard!

Jonesy “port” from Australia, 18% alc, raisiny, a bit tart, I have resistance to Australian wines calling themselves “port”. Do you?

Our wine cork trivet tests found all the glue options held up to Thanksgiving pot heat – so no worries there! Working now on a corkboard

Finishing off the Gemtree Bloodstone Shiraz-Viognier with some delicious plus healthy chicken satay. Nice combination of flavors!

Complete instructions for making a wine cork mini-vase – perfect for gift giving!

Cork Mini Vase Instructions

Gemtree Vineyards Bloodstone Shiraz Viognier – 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier. Two of my favorite grapes. 2007 vintage. Plum, pepper, tasty!

Full Gemtree Shiraz Viognier Review

Gemtree Vineyards Bloodstone Shiraz Viognier – 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier. Two of my favorite grapes. 2007 vintage. Plum, pepper, tasty!

Simi 2006 Russian River Valley Chardonnay – $26 green apple, lush apricot, juicy, fruity, having with a cucumber salad. Great finish.