Hello my dears! In case you're wondering who I am, please, do let me explain. My second cousin's dog's vet's half brother-in-law is Santa Claws. I know, what a small world! Since he's on vacation in Australia he's asked me to take over his site for the most romantic holiday of the year!

Yes, my parents had a twisted sense of humor to name me Vallin Tyne. I live in Italy but grew up in the US. After graduating high school and breaking all the hearts in the state of Wyoming I yearned to learn to make wine and pasta.

My feet are purple thanks to stomping so many grapes, but hey, it cuts down on pedicures as I wear a pair of snazzy New Balance shoes when running through the streets.

I'm still learning how to do the pasta thing and have much better luck at eating it. I have some pretty pictures around here somewhere that I will dig out and post for you. So please while you're here, tell me who you'd most like TO DO and post a pic of your crush if you have one! It's all in fun so don't worry, I won't tell your beer guzzling football headed husband that your fantasy man is Orlando Bloom. Or that you secretly hope Brittany Spears picks you as her next body guard.  Personally, mine is this mighty fine man.....YUMMY!!!!!!!!!