
Hi, I’m Maria, the Bubbly Girl!
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About Me
Maria Hunt
aka The Bubbly Girl
Being a Bubbly Girl (or boy) is all about approaching life with curiosity and joy. I’m a storyteller and author, traveler, cook, wine lover and all around bonne vivante. Join me to discover hidden pleasures, delightful experiences, cool people and ideas for adding sparkle to your life.
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Five Nonalcoholic Drinks That Actually Taste Good
Isn’t it great that there are finally some cool looking and delicious nonalcoholic wines and spirits out there? It’s tempting to choose on…
The Bubbly Girl Drink of the Week: Aperol Fizz
Make My Bittersweet Naughty Negroni
Anyone who loves classic cocktails or things Italian knows the Negroni. It’s a bracing and bittersweet cocktail that stars Campari, sweet vermouth and…
Maria’s Recent Articles

Identifying what we smell in wine is challenging. So I was always curious about how Ann Noble PhD created the Wine Aroma Wheel. Here’s what she told me…

In Native American tradition, food is medicine. Oakland’s Chef Crystal Wahpepah cooks with heart and is bringing her nourishing and joyful cuisine to a whole new audience.

From my first taste of Lail’s Georgia, I was intrigued by these luxe white wines from Napa Valley going for $150 and more. What sets them apart? Here’s what I found…

It’s always better with bubbly!
The Bubbly Bar is a must for anyone who loves champagne, cocktails + entertaining.
“A swank drink from the classic cocktail era, the champagne cocktail is re-imagined with fresh ingredients and no longer saved for special occasions – bubbly is the occasion.“