<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:46:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@sarahvain/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #12: An Easy to Drink Red Blend from Alexander Valley Vineyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeah, I drank the rest of the bottle with my co-host on the radio show on Tuesday! Who doesn't love a tasty, easy to drink red blend that pairs well with good friends and food? C'mon, everyone loves a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-12-an-easy-to-drink-red-blend-from-alexander-valley-vineyards</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-12-an-easy-to-drink-red-blend-from-alexander-valley-vineyards</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:20:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgnGdnz3vGE9SKpGpE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #11: Five Hip Wineries to Check Out in Wine Country Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wine Country and spring go hand in hand. It's that time of the year where the weather slowly creeps up to 70 degrees during the day, winter showers give way to bud break in the vineyards, and wineries]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-11-five-hip-wineries-to-check-out-in-wine-country-right-now</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-11-five-hip-wineries-to-check-out-in-wine-country-right-now</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:59:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgnAQfD4oC7Cw6N9mx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #10: Hanging Out with the Hipsters at Scribe Winery in Sonoma, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is around the corner and I've been thinking about some of the newer wineries I've wanted to visit lately. I've also been tasting a lot of new wines that I'm excited to share with you. I thought]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-10-hanging-out-with-the-hipsters-at-scribe-winery-in-sonoma-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-10-hanging-out-with-the-hipsters-at-scribe-winery-in-sonoma-california</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:03:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/MG5aEodBkvuo8VZhXgJxhCYfckzB7hbarxUoN76CtgjjzoSXT8JZzMHcdrAsCFwq9NDzWgmFyd5tzo13urVCnb48YmKwxqGTx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hot Spot in Napa Brings Wine and Beer Lovers Together + I Miss You Steemit!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemians! I've been slammed busy lately, working a ton - making it hard to find time to write on Steemit. But, I miss ya'll and I'm going to be making time again to share cool content about Wine Country]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/beer/@sarahvain/new-hot-spot-in-napa-brings-wine-and-beer-lovers-together-i-miss-you-steemit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/beer/@sarahvain/new-hot-spot-in-napa-brings-wine-and-beer-lovers-together-i-miss-you-steemit</guid><category><![CDATA[beer]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:41:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCoV9UZrnWxJAH9HQm65qDFhftLzh852mUddXnboHj5e7vta3PG8XbBrn4DUW2PZ68vCv72w6Ymm5JcghAM6wJhYPXYHv5spndNYsBPUVidk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dish #3: Æbleskiver in Solvang, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fried dough ball of pancakey goodness drenched in a berry sauce? Yes, please! I'm on vacation this weekend with my bestfriend, Lauren, and her husband Sam, in Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/foodphotography/@sarahvain/the-dish-3-aebleskiver-in-solvang-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/foodphotography/@sarahvain/the-dish-3-aebleskiver-in-solvang-california</guid><category><![CDATA[foodphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:17:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/USgKoryE83ixEQeqfdDnfAgFrJd6FteGWNmgPgCAjjhK1yBdSFhDyxKuxawqL4rrw1KMqbMX6wDEbTXx5Yzfkz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah's Sojourn #10: 5 Cool Day Trips from San Francisco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visiting San Francisco in the near future and want to escape the city for the afternoon? Perhaps you live in SF and need a few new ideas on places play hookey during a rough work week. Here are 5 cool]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@sarahvain/sarah-s-sojourn-10-5-cool-day-trips-from-san-francisco</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@sarahvain/sarah-s-sojourn-10-5-cool-day-trips-from-san-francisco</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:07:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2KZBmxW92GugNudwEANuCNbDqH8i8yw8oCKLvGBavg9NfKDqnmUvPNcDotLicASbTd4dENMkxDiZjANiquaAdy2MhZyPdDVXpGZQMo7CHAm8veha5d2T25AsY1skMRPGGZyC8Hn3sUfrRuthNFTxTc4Uv5g9ybmzy5QuihbAJ6eMFF4nVtSpfRy3rpE5Y56rYiTx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Burdick live at KSVY 91.3 FM ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I host a radio show every Tuesday from 5PM-7PM on KSVY 91.3 FM. Last Tuesday, I stayed a bit late to hangout in the studio during the show following mine - Big Fish with the Murphys. A father and son duo]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/music/@sarahvain/w0aiozis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/music/@sarahvain/w0aiozis</guid><category><![CDATA[music]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:47:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgn9fu8r4AQyfkYTTL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah's Sojourn #9: Quirky French Charm at the Metro Hotel & Cafe in Petaluma, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Metro Hotel & Cafeis a funky place. Situated in the eclectic and historic town of Petaluma, California, the hotel is small, self-service focused, and blends French antiques and culture with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@sarahvain/sarah-s-sojourn-9-quirky-french-charm-at-the-metro-hotel-and-cafe-in-petaluma-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@sarahvain/sarah-s-sojourn-9-quirky-french-charm-at-the-metro-hotel-and-cafe-in-petaluma-california</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:08:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2YRZBi4FZVHefSv4ASFAwa37URYfjDw7TT2q6T68F2CTvuZaU2gLW7cb88RHZmh2Tq8js9DZR9rmGgQRpWVHVJm3uEx4bW6atib?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #9: Three Ultra-Romantic Wineries in Napa Valley (Just in Time for Valentine's Day!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and while I'm not much of an enthusiast of Hallmark holidays (well, ok, I'm also single), I can still appreciate a nice gesture of romantic appreciation - whether fine wine]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-9-three-ultra-romantic-wineries-in-napa-valley-just-in-time-for-valentine-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-9-three-ultra-romantic-wineries-in-napa-valley-just-in-time-for-valentine-s-day</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:53:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3LxrHFUF5NKfSi5E22ZqWhy4AFtPuvuS79yXQ9GtybfgnmpL6qP27DdBYSHfaJBTVD6foDPFzcVwZYWj33vYF7Qxe1jniBWj9btc8QFb7fSoyM5S1gooF9MXgmdij311Fgb8RtsiGWACreoBefid87pvpzWnqBe8B5XU7S3eknCmBWDPF8zAkcpgj31J3BqpVurEH8PQF9RA6KS3xNCCrqER5jv6Hy5jiwRfyY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah's Sojourn #8: Decadence at Corner 103's Wine & Chocolate Lunch in Sonoma, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate and wine. Need I say more? Saturday afternoon was an afternoon infused with fine wine and a five-course meal in which every dish had a chocolate component. It was an amazing luncheon - Corner]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/california/@sarahvain/sarah-s-sojourn-8-decadence-at-corner-103-s-wine-and-chocolate-lunch-in-sonoma-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/california/@sarahvain/sarah-s-sojourn-8-decadence-at-corner-103-s-wine-and-chocolate-lunch-in-sonoma-california</guid><category><![CDATA[california]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:20:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/USgKoryE83ixEQeqfdDnfAgFrJd6FteGWNmgPgCAjjhJzBbF66MaKaQfameypYSQVid32bQpJNHLed3WeRJh26?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Candles Burning at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently started meditating, using the Headspace app I downloaded to my iPhone. The app guides you through different types of meditative practices to get you ready for the day, help you de-stress, prepare]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/california/@sarahvain/qqk0k36p</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/california/@sarahvain/qqk0k36p</guid><category><![CDATA[california]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/46aP2QbqUqBqwzwxM6L1P6uLNceBDDCM6K2vYX48MwopukHd2D1EUbQq5W2LMNMeo64PxvpuRehFy2RNKP7sUARN42Mn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #8: Corner 103's 2016 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (And a brief update from me!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've missed you Steemians! I've been a super busy girl lately. I've had a lot of work and as a writer, sometimes I just get so tired of writing, I don't want to write anymore! So, I've let Steemit fall]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-8-corner-103-s-2016-sonoma-coast-chardonnay-and-a-brief-update-from-me</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-8-corner-103-s-2016-sonoma-coast-chardonnay-and-a-brief-update-from-me</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgnL68MpD9QTe68Vc2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #7: The Best Wines in the World According to Tastings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who made the cut for best wines of 2017? Another best of 2017 list is out - this time it's the best wines of 2017 from Tastings.com. Tastings.com is the official website of the Beverage Testing Institute.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-7-the-best-wines-in-the-world-according-to-tastings</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-7-the-best-wines-in-the-world-according-to-tastings</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:43:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgn9TNeJbKKJc4FYRU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #6: Meghan Markle & I Share the Same Taste in Wine!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future royal, Meghan Markle, loves her wine - and it turns out we both have the same taste. While I'm just a mere writer and wine nerd from California, Markle is an American actress who will marry]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-6-meghan-markle-and-i-share-the-same-taste-in-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-6-meghan-markle-and-i-share-the-same-taste-in-wine</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:00:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgnJtdkdcMASg8aZ6E?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dish #3: A Late Night Glorious Gyro at Nick the Greek in San Jose, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes the only thing that will satsify hunger is a gyro. And, while I live in the one of the food meccas of the world (Sonoma, California) one thing we don't have? Gyros. We have no Greek or Middle]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/foodphotography/@sarahvain/the-dish-3-a-late-night-glorious-gyro-at-nick-the-greek-in-san-jose-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/foodphotography/@sarahvain/the-dish-3-a-late-night-glorious-gyro-at-nick-the-greek-in-san-jose-california</guid><category><![CDATA[foodphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:27:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2bP4pJr4wVimqCWjYimXJe2cnCgn9RJLPi4rAQPveZk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circle of Palms Plaza - San Jose, California]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend I popped down south to San Jose to see a play and visit the San Jose Museum of Art. 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I was invited on a tour of the property and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-5-views-vines-and-fine-wines-at-william-hill-estate-winery-in-napa-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/wine/@sarahvain/wine-time-5-views-vines-and-fine-wines-at-william-hill-estate-winery-in-napa-california</guid><category><![CDATA[wine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:42:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2Snpznz7rwiEvgs1qpSHuSbhTf3FBgDbBFDCSgdi1KWCp7ePpMrTUAWmnVoNmt6gt7WefgkYr7JHN2oSuH7Uo8g465ZcQqVFrZyMXqG99fTMdEgtTMVZuL4Ydp9spDypcgqw5pVMpSR13XuzRhqaqEQbJWZAeGFe4wu6wkKEcMfyGm86Qpeu4Uuhh8moscr33Hoem59CbWyhpsHafDF?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Time #4: 10 Awesome Places to Take Wine Selfies in California]]></title><description><![CDATA[I drink a lot of wine (in moderation, of course). I write about wine as part of my journalism work and live in the heart of beautiful Northern California Wine Country. You've probably already seen it pop]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@sarahvain/wine-time-4-10-awesome-places-to-take-wine-selfies-in-california</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@sarahvain/wine-time-4-10-awesome-places-to-take-wine-selfies-in-california</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sarahvain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:33:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS4bYojNxaf1ZzrQ7g2n6ErfjXmHMnnZjmJ1JjkcRugisFx3s9Yvw8Q4DuQ7XAqfPMsC3ULfjh7BTfFuZmGZqpWmH2eyG6r1DjSFLi21MGGfQhAqA7K1Y?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSÉ ALL DAY: Rockstar Jon Bon Jovi Teams Up with Famous French Winemaker to Make A Rosé]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is almost here and that means one thing: rosé season! 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