Hi 
It’s just as rainy and blah as it was yesterday but I’m in much better spirits. Maybe vino has something to do with it? 
I great cardio workout at the gym (30 minutes on the arc trainer + sit-ups on the bosu ball), a nonfat hazelnut latte and then met my friend Ali for lunch at Willow Wood in Graton. Had the most delicious toasted ham, brie and pear sandwich!
Tres French! It came with a random side of pasta that I didn’t eat…the sandwich was incredibly filling!
After lunch we headed over to Hartford Family Winery for their holiday party. It was a blast and I ADORE their wines!
I think my two favorites were the Fog Dance Pinot and the Hailey’s Pinot….I picked up a bottle of both. My kind of Pinot….rich, juicy and filled with fruit!
Yummy.
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Tonight I’m going to dinner and a movie. I’m pretty excited because I’ve been wanting to see The Blind Side foreverrrrr (especially after Polly’s review!!)!
Stay warm and dry….I’ll be back!
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I just love Pinot! I’m totally going to hunt for those two, I love a nice juicy red. Enjoy the movie!!
That sandwich sounds sooo good!
you’ll love the movie! i want to see it again
So finally you got your Pinot
the winery trip looks well worth it! 
Pear + brie is always a winner!! Have a nice evening!
that sandwich looks amazing
ohh i’ll be on the lookout for those pinots! enjoy dinner + movie!
Brie, ham and pear?! Ohmigosh!
I really want to see that movie too. I’m a sucker for a good true story.
That sandwich looks so good! I get a lot of ideas for recipes from food bloggers eat. You ate a gorgonzola and caramelized onion pizza once now I make it all the time at home. Now I’ll have to try to make the sandwich
I had a similar sandwich for lunch!!
A sandwich with a side of pasta? That’s great.
Glad you had a fun time at the party! Enjoy the movie, can’t to hear how you like it! I still need to go out and see it.
Hartford is great… LOVE that place! It’s gorgeous and their wines are terrific.
PS. I just booked a hotel in Napa for my birthday weekend! Yay for wine tasting…
I cry watching the Blind Side commercials! Hope you enjoy. Pinot is one of my favorites, but Sonoma Zinfandels are slowly passing it by!
Oh I want to see that movie too! Hope you have a great time!
Jenna, you sound like you had a fantastic day! The sandwich looks scrumptious. Enjoy the movie!
I really want to see that movie! Review please? =)
Wow, the sandwich looks amazing! Hope the movie was as good as everyone says it is!
I want to see the blindside too! I have heard it is really good!
I never wanted to see The Blindside…until I kept hearing such good things about it!! Can’t wait to hear a review!
And yes, vino makes most things better.
How are you feeling about being away for the Holidays Jenna? I think it’s great that you have such great friends there that make for family kind of
Also, I love your sandwiches! I’ve been into them lately myself. That toasted bread looks delish!
That sandwich looks scrumptious. Especially with the pear! Fruit in sandwiches is always good.
The Blind Side is such a good movie! So heart warming
Enjoy!
off to go drink wine…random malbec nabbed from my fiance at the end of their x-mas party, beggars, well, stealers can’t be choosers
A sandwich with pasta on the side? Wha?!?
Your Pinots look delicious. Let us know your thoughts on the movie.
Let us know what you think of the movie, I loved it! I think I love anything with Sandra Bullock in it.
Love the title
That sandwich looks DIVINE!
I’m not really into blogs that much, but yours is the only one I really do follow. I really enjoy your blog and am looking forward to your book coming out! Best wishes with your book.. and books to come!
What an interesting sounding sandwich combo but it looks incredible! I love a good sandwich, yum yum!
That sandwich sounds divine! And the pinot, oh the pinot.
Pairing a sandwich with a pear and a great cheese is sooooo good!! Ham is the icing on top!!!
Oh, I want to see that movie!! I heard it was a real tear-jerker
Your sandwich looks awesome! As usual!
Okay, and I just read the title of this post and got it…funny stuff
I want to see the Blind Side! Hope you have fun!!
That sandwich looks delicious too!
That sandwich sounds amazing…anything with brie on it gets an “A+” in my book. haha
brie+pear= best sandwich combo ever…other than pb&j of course.
mmmm wine!
Yumm your sandwich looks divine. Pinot is the best in my book too!
Friends and delicious gourmet sandwiches can definitely lift one’s mood. Hope the weather cheers up for you!
What a fun sandwich!!! I wish I liked brie because I always think that sandwiches with brie and fruit are so fun.
Oh yum – melty brie cheese in cold weather is perfect? Pairing it with Pinot makes it SUBLIME! I’m SO jealous of how wonderful your time in CA is going!
I can’t wait to see how the Blind Side was!
I love brie and pear together. That sandwich looks amazing. I heard that was a really good movie.
LOL I just got the pun. “Pinot” envy. Excellent!