Spain's sparkler Cava is a superb aperitif and dessert treat that won't bust the piggy bank. A succulent summer sensation that is a bright, citrusy delight, offers crisp apple freshness that's a patio or picnic-sipping favorite.

Meaning "cellar," Cava is Spain's alternative to Champagne. Similar to Champagne, Cava uses the "Champenoise method" for production and must undergo a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This creates carbon dioxide aka: bubbles.

Available in vintage and non-vintage, it is categorized by sweetness and aging - ranging from Extra Brut (bone dry) to Sweet. While standard Cava must spend nine months fermenting, "Gran Reserva" must age for at least 30 months in the bottle.

Cava is tends to be a tad earthier and less frothy than its French cousin. Unlike Champagne, which is produced from a combination of white and red grapes (often Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), Cava is made from solely white grapes, giving it its unique ab-fab flavor. Also, You can

Once fields of potatoes, cauliflower and sod, Long Island wine country has blossomed from a petite single 17-acre vineyard planted in 1973 to over 4000 acres of trellised verdant vineyards with over 40 wineries crafting world class Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Averaging 230-day growing season annually, it's not only ideal for nifty wine, but a fantastic outdoors destination for a romantic getaway.

Located about 75 miles east of New York City, the majority of wineries pepper nearly 20 miles of the North Fork. Surrounded by sparkly waterways and scattered wooded parks, there is great kayaking, kiteboarding and SUPing on the Peconic River. If your date is hell on two-wheels, drop into BethPage Park to spike pheromones on the downhill chutes and single track. To keep it chill head to Stillwell Woods Preserve or Cunningham Park sporting mostly beginner trails and intermediate trails.

While, hiking fans will love on the area's endless miles of

Sitting pretty on the Pacific coast and inland, the California wine country sports a wonderful assortment of varietals that are as diverse as the states countless microclimates. From restrained Pinot Noirs in Santa Barbara and rugged Rhone blends from Range Rover Randall Gram at Bonny Doone Winery in Santa Cruz. While, up north, the Zany Zinfandels in Healdsburg will bring a savory smile and bold Napa Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignons get down to business.

The fun, fabulous sipping opportunities are endless, but selection a great date wine does have to mean a big dent in the piggy bank. While Cali crafts barrels of pricey pourers, they also have a lovely line up of nice-priced savory sippers that will leave you with enough pocket change to buy dinner - that hopefully, leads to dessert. Let's go!

• 1. Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc, NV, Napa, CA

Minerally brightness pops with every swirl, sniff and sip. Its delicate touches ofGrapefruit and gooseberry make this Sauvignon

So, you secured a date with the hottie you've been admiring for weeks. Can you go BYOB for the first date? Why not! Don't fear looking cheap or worse, worry about selecting the wine. Ugh! What to bring?

BYOB is one of my favorite ways to dine. Not only do you get to bring the wine you want to sip, it's a fun adventure figuring out the perfect selection - and you save money for that second date.

Finding the right wine should be fun, not a chore. It's like being a detective. All you have to do is gather and sort clues. Let's Go!

• · Where to go for dinner? A fun choice is Thai food. Not only won't it bust the piggy bank, but the menu offers a wide selection of sweet, spicy and savory.

• · How to select a wine: First, decide how much you want to spend. Be honest. What price range fits comfy into your financial situation or dating desires? Set a dollar limit and most important, stick with it. Don't let a pushy salesperson sway you to go for the "better," more expensive bottle.

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I started my "Critical Care" career at the end of March 2012. I'm on a Cardiac step down unit or IMU, (intermediate care unit). Small, 7 beds total, 2 nurses, (one Charge that takes 3, and the other nurse takes max 4).

Cardiac...vast, huge, LARGE SUBJECT. And NO, I am NOT feeling it. It's hard. The people are nice, helpful. Of course, every unit has its bad eggs. I've been fortunate to have been pelted by those eggs on each shift.

I'll make 6mos at the end of September. I'm in the process of deciding my next move. Love the small department, hate the cult of personalities: the know-it-all; the bipolar charge, and the above it all tech. Trying to find my happy place. Don't want to leave the hospital, too many years invested and it's hard to get on at another system without going through that PBDS crap. So, I'll stay where I am system wise for now. Thinking of going agency within the system: make a crap load and work only 2 days a week!

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