Archive for December, 2007
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Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
The 2003 Vintage was not officially a Grosses Gewächs….the following year
was the first year he could use the description.
Stodden Recher Herrenberg
Spätburgunder 2003 JS Auslese *** trocken
Ahr, Germany
Nose a little rough and ready to start with…lightly roasted..then in the Burgundy glass the red and black fruits moved their butts..and we [...]
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A Cool Australian?
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Norfolk Rise was established in 2000 and named
after the impressive and dominating plantation
of lofty native Norfolk Island Pines. The Shiraz spends 14 months in French oak.
Norfolk Rise Shiraz Noolook 2004
South Australia, Australia
Interesting first whiff…some minerals mixed with blackcurrants…it reminded me of a drink from my youth..Ribena (that version being [...]
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Epicurious Holiday Video Contest
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Epicurious, a website for people who love to eat, is sponsoring a Holiday Video Contest. The Grand Prize winner receives a Michael Chiarello 10-piece cookware collection, an autographed copy of “At Home with Michael Chiarello” and 15-minutes of Internet Fame!
As the name implies, this cooking contest involves the submission of a [...]
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Buitoni’s “Refresh with Pesto” Contest
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Buitoni, provider of fresh pasta products, is featuring a “Refresh with Pesto” contest which offers some great prizes including a $500 grocery gift certificate and a $500 gift certificate to Crate and Barrel. However, you don’t want to procrastinate about entering because this food contest ends January 2nd. Don’t let the [...]
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The Cheap Gourmet Has Joined Forces With Pay Per Post
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Although this post doesn’t actually pertain to gourmet cooking, in a round-about way it does. You see, I recently joined a program called Pay Per Post. PPP has become quite the rage with bloggers so I decided to check them out.
Pay Per Post connects advertisers with influential bloggers who in turn [...]
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Turkey with Rice Soup Recipe
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve got a boatload of leftover turkey in your fridge. The good news is turkey is perhaps one of the most versatile foods. You can make just about anything out of turkey — turkey soup, turkey sandwiches, turkey with rice casserole, turkey gumbo and just plain [...]
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Ahr First Growth # 4
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
The Nelles estate is located in the commune of Heimersheim in the Ahr wine-growing region in Germany. The Nelles family has been involved in wine production for more than 500 years. Current owner Thomas Nelles served an apprenticeship in winemaking with Julius Wasem in Ingelheim, then worked at various [...]
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Review of Maxwell & Dunnes
Written by Michael Vass
I had the chance to enjoy a wonderful meal recently at Maxwell & Dunnes in Plainview Long Island with 2 friends of mine. My friends had been to the restaurant previously and assured me of the quality of the restaurant. I was somewhat skeptical, not because of my friends tastes but because [...]
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Tom’s Simple Beef Steak
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks
I’m sure everyone is exhausted now that the big holiday is over! I’m sure many of you will be feasting on leftovers tonight, but if your looking for a real easy meal to prepare, I have just the recipe for you!
2 boneless beef top loin steaks (1 inch thick, about [...]
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Christmas Eve Indulgence
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
In Germany it’s Christmas Eve when we have our celebratery meal.
The children!!( all in their 40’s)
come over and we laugh and guzzle.
This year we had platters of Smoked Salmon,
Shrimps, Bean Salad, Tello Tonnato,
Marinated Prawns and a Paprika Terrine.
Enough to feed a regiment..
(I think my wife worked in an [...]
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Merry Christmas! & Happy Eating!
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
I’d like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas. Hope you have a wonderful day filled with family and good food!
Enjoy!
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Love from Arizona
Submitted by ChiefWino
WOW! I just uncorked a bottle of wine from Echo Canyon Winery near Sedona, Arizona. This stunning red is a blend of Syrah, Cab Franc and Cab Sauvignon.
2003 Echo Canyon ‘Triad’–bursting with ripe red fruit flavors with silky smooth finish. Loads of black cherry, strawberry with a hint of blueberry with a [...]
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Fingerhut Holiday Sale! Save an Extra 50% on Kitchen & Household Items
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Psssssst… Fingerhut is having a HUGE Holiday Sale. For a limited time, you can save an extra 50% on already marked down Clearance Items. Many of the products are shipped directly from the manufacturer, so you won’t be able to order anything from Fingerhut in time for Christmas. However, you can [...]
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BearBoat 2005 Pinot Noir
Submitted by Vino Keeno, The Grapevine for the Recreational Wino
BearBoat 2005 Pinot Noir
Sebeka Cabernet Pinotage 2006
$15.99 - BearBoat Pinot Noir
$6.99 - Sebeka Cabernet Pinotage
WebWino says:
Even though I’ve been slacking off with my Vino Keeno site, I most certainly have not been slacking off in the drinking department. However I haven’t been taking notes, so these [...]
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Four Vines The Peasant 2005
Submitted by Vino Keeno, The Grapevine for the Recreational Wino
Four VinesThe Peasant 2005
$36
Wine Label says:
Temprance, like chastity, is its own punishment.
40% Mourvedre, 32% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 7% Counoise, 4% Tannat
Rabbi Tuchman says:
This Paso Robles wine gets SIX thumbs up from our dinner group. This is not a subtle wine. The descriptors going around the table [...]
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Old Wine at School, or Why I Love Bordeaux
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Though I’m a fool for wines from the Southern Rhone, the highlight of last night’s Vintage Factor class was, for me, the 1998 Canon-Moueix. Sure, those two bottles of 2004 Vacqueyras were lovely, but there is just nothing like a bottle of Bordeaux with some age to it. This [...]
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Dirty Secrets of Wine Series: The Vintage Factor, December 22nd
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
First Flight: Non-Vintage
1. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV, Champagne (FR)
Second Flight: Rules for White Wines
1. Ninet Peña 2005 Viognier, Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes (FR)
2. Pazo Señorans 2005 Albariño, Rias Baixas (SP)
Third Flight: Age vs. Youth
1. Chateau Canon-Moueix 1998 Bordeaux, Canon Fronsac (FR)
2. Chateau des Francs “Les Cerisiers” 2005 [...]
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Ahr First Growth # 3
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Weingut Adeneuer must be my ‘Vineyard of the Year’ in 2007..
as all the wines I drank have been fairly priced and excellent quality
Adeneuer Ahrweiler Rosenthal
Spätburgunder 2004
“Grosses Gewächs” trocken
Ahr, Germany
Quite deep ruby (for a Pinot)…roasted aromas…..with careful amount oak giving off a very fine creamy, vanilla bouquet; sweet fruit on [...]
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Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
There’s nothing better than banana bread with chocolate chips on a cold winter morning. This easy-to-prepare recipe is the perfect choice for Christmas morning breakfast, holiday brunch or any holiday celebration. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread makes a fantastic gift for teachers, mail carriers, neighbors, co-workers, family and friends. Simply wrap individual [...]
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Fudge Pound Cake Recipe
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
The following Fudge Pound Cake recipe is one of my all-time favorites. But, before I share the recipe I’d like to share a story with you. Last week I made numerous baked goods for the company my husband works for. They were exhibiting their product at a trade show and provided [...]
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Philadelphia Inquirer & Philly.com Debut Wine Videos
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Might as well hear about it from the fatboy himself. Here’s the link.
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Ahr First Growth # 2
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Owned now by Wolfgang Hehle…The new winery was commissioned in 1980. It was decided to call the new wine estate „Deutzerhof“, making it independent of any family succession. The vineyard area totals nine hectares, with holdings in the following sites: Berg (Laach), Daubhaus and Forstberg (Ahrweil), Eck (Altenahr), Burgberg [...]
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Pimping out the School’s Good Name…..
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Well, it’s that time of year again. Its that when I swallow my pride, and join the endless torrent of Christmas Holiday Sales and Promotions.
If you have a special someone who lives near Philly, then how about getting him/her/it a wine school gift certificate? They are beautiful and customizable, [...]
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Ahr First Growth # 1
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Kreuzberg Neuenahrer Schieferlay Spätburgunder 2004
“Grosses Gewächs” trocken
Ahr, Germany
First one of the ‘Ahr Six’ is probably the least known…start at the bottom and work up I thought..but this will take some beating.
Medium deep fading to a most definite orange rim..no denying what this is….served in a large Burgundian glass..the perfume [...]
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White Pape
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
White Chateauneuf-du Pape is not a
wine you find regularly on the shelves…
it’s only occasionally one comes along..
maybe because the consumer just does not know it and therefore not sellable for a merchant.
The greatest is from Chateau de Beaucastel..
where they produce 2..the ’simple’ one..
and another with Vieilles Vignes (old vines) [...]
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