food, wine & living it up solo

a little bit of this and a little bit of that… these are a few of my favorite things… good food, good wine, exploring the world around me and following the inspiration that moves me…

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I'm a firm believer we all need a creative space to thrive and for me, it's always been writing and curating. Add to that my love of food, wine, and ‘making things beautiful’ and I introduce to you: table pour un (a newsletter & blog). 

Are All Bubbles Created Equal?
Kristy Katzmann Kristy Katzmann

Are All Bubbles Created Equal?

Champagne, Prosecco, Crémant, Pét-Nat… what’s in a name?! As it turns out, quite a lot! From region to method of creating carbonation to varietals used, not all bubbles are created equal. And since I’ve already confessed my love for all things bubbly, a ‘Sparkling 101’ primer feels like a good start to this blog…

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Best of Beauty, Books & Bottles
Kristy Katzmann Kristy Katzmann

Best of Beauty, Books & Bottles

Cliché or not, there’s just something irreplaceably satisfying about a ‘best of list’ to wrap-up the year and usher in a new one. When I think of my favorite things, the 3 B’s immediately come to mind: Beauty, Books (and podcasts) and Bottles (wine of course). With that in mind, I present to you my top picks from 2024…

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Fave Bubbly Beyond NYE
Kristy Katzmann Kristy Katzmann

Fave Bubbly Beyond NYE

With another NYE in the books, Champagne and sparkling wine is front and center. But have you ever thought about making sparklers your ‘go to’ wine of choice all year long? I’m a huge fan of all things sparkling (wine being no exception) and am on a crusade to make it less about special occasions and more about elevated daily living…

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