Archive for January, 2008
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Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
I’m a huge fan of penne pasta. I love the flavor and texture and find it to be one of the most versatile pastas on the market. Below is one of my all-time favorite Penne Pasta recipes. If desired, you can add grilled shrimp or chicken to this dish. I’ve also [...]
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More Tasting
Submitted by ChiefWino
Tasted the following interested wines worth noting:
Wolf Mountain ‘Instinct’ 2004, Lumpkin County, Georgia–blend of Syrah, Cab Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional and Mourvedre. Sweet smoke aromas, green pepper, plum, cassis with a whiff of vanilla. Smooth and silky with soft tannins. Medium/full bodied. The fav of the bunch in the line up.
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Comparitive Dead Heat
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
A juicy pork steak with ‘Austernpilze’..Oyster Mushrooms and roast potatoes..who says I never eat simple?? The meal needed Pinot (nowadays I find any excuse to drink my heart-breaker grape).
Wöhrwag Pinot Noir Trocken 2005
Württemberg, Germany
Lightish colour with pale rim; complex aromas of cherries and raspberries; cool style…delicate fruit…reminds [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 25th
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under Wine Tastings
First Flight
1. Von Hovel Estate 2004 Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR)
Second Flight
1. Buitenverwachting 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA)
2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Graham Beck [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 16th
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under Wine Tastings
First Flight
1. Von Hovel Estate 2004 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR)
Second Flight
1. Buitenverwachting 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA)
2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Thorn-Clarke [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 16th
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under Wine Tastings
First Flight
1. Von Hovel Estate 2004 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR)
Second Flight
1. Buitenverwachting 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA)
2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Thorn-Clarke [...]
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The Money Class: How to Buy Wisely, January 18th
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under Wine Tastings
First Flight: Bubbly
1. Juve y Camps Cava of Pinot Noir (SP)
Second Flight: Surprising Bargains
1. Faiveley 2003 Bourgogne Blanc (FR)
2. Chateau Cantelys 2003 Bordeaux Blanc, Pessac-Leognan (FR)
Third Flight: Piemonte on a Budget
1. Alario Claudio 2005 Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba, Piemonte (IT)
2. Fontanafredda 2006 Barbera “Briccotondo,” Piemonte (IT)
Fourth [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 16th
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under Wine Tastings
First Flight
1. Kreydenweiss 2004 Pinot Blanc, Alsace (FR)
Second Flight
1. Omaka Springs 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ)
2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Chapel Hill [...]
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Bachelorette Party Wine Tasting, January 19th
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under Wine Tastings
First Wine
Marc Kreydenweiss 2004 Pinot Blanc, Alsace (FR)
Second Wine
Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Wine
Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
Fourth Wine
Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fifth Wine
La Rocas de San Alejandro 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
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How to Throw a Wine Tasting: Part of the How-To Series, January 12th
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under Wine Tastings
First Flight: A Bit of Bubbly
1. Riondo NV Prosecco, Veneto (IT)
Second Flight: Chard Around the World
1. Domaine Bernard Defaix 2005 Chablis 1er Cru (FR)
2. Bonneau 2005 Chardonnay “Private Reserve,” Carneros (CA)
Third Flight: We’re Drinking What?
1. Azienda Agricola Brovia 2004 Freisa “La Villerina Secca,” Langhe (Piemonte) (IT)
2. [...]
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Italian Pick of The Week, 1/28/08
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Filed Under The Wine World
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Riserva “Vigna Bucerchiale”, 2003, Toscana
Of the seven sub-zones of the Chianti DOCG outside the Classico area, Rufina is the most highly regarded. Tucked into the foothills approaching the regional border with Emilia-Romagna it’s production is dominated by Frescobaldi and Selvapiana.
Here Sangiovese becomes [...]
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Linens-N-Things Special Warm-Up Promotions
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
I finally found the cordless Vacu-Seal I’ve been looking for since November. Believe it or not, I located it at Linens-N-Things. I had no idea they carried kitchen gadgets, gourmet food, Rachel Ray cookware, bakeware, cutlery and pretty much anything you need to outfit your kitchen.
What’s even better is [...]
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Easy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Guacamole
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
1-2 teaspoons Montreal Chicken seasoning
4 rolls
1 cup cheddar-jack cheese, shredded
2 avocados
1 small tomato, diced
1 package guacamole mix
Heat a stove top non-stick grill pan to medium-high. Season the chicken breasts with the Montreal Chicken seasoning. Grill the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until [...]
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Württemberg Double Pack
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Do birthday present ‘coupons’ become invalid if they are not used before the next one arrives? Well..as mine is in March…my gift from the children for 2007 had been lying there for ages..so my eldest and partner joined us at our local favourite Bistro..Mitch.
The wines…of course..were my responsibility.I [...]
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‘How-To’ Wine Clips
Submitted by ChiefWino
A few months back, I was contacted by a new ‘how-to’ video website to film some wine clips. They are now posted for the world to see. You can view them at www.monkeysee.com/chiefwino.
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Director’s Cut….Piedmont and Tuscany, 1/26/08
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Masciarello Freisa “Toetto”, 2001 Piemonte
Paitin Barbera d’Alba “Serra Boella”, 2003 Piemonte
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Riserva “Vigna Bucerchiale”, 2003 Toscana
Antinori Chianti Classico, 1999 Toscana
Orlando Abrigo Barbaesco “Vigna Montersino”, 2001 Piemonte
Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino, 1999 Toscana
Tenuta di Nozzole “Il Pareto”, 2001 Toscana
Cabutti Barolo “Boasso”, 2001 Piemonte
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Britney Bolognese
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Don’t you just like surprises.
I had ordered a mixed case from this grower..
and had been generally disapointment with
all of them..especially after the hype
and the prizes they had won.It was more in
desperation that I decided to try the
‘final’ bottle of the six…
Spaghetti Bolognese can be like ‘Britney Spears’…
a [...]
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Cheddar & Cracked Pepper Bread
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks
I don’t bake bread often, but this is one of my favorite bread recipes. I made it today and plan on serving it with this Toscana Soup that I have cooking on the stove as we speak. The two make a perfect combo if you ask me!
3 cups bread [...]
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The “Coastal” Wine Hunt
Submitted by ChiefWino
Much to catch up on these days as I begin my quest for “coastal” inspired wines for a new restaurant project opening later this year in DC’s Penn Quarter.
As of late, I have been sampling a myriad of wines from “Coastal” regions unknown to most wine consumers–like Michigan’s Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas [...]
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French Toast Bread Pudding
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Earlier today, I discovered French Toast Bread Pudding at Windy City Restaurant Hopper; a fabulous blog with amazing recipes! This blog has archives dating back to September 2006 and categories include appetizers, chicken, lobster, seafood, shrimp, wine pairings and more.
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Italian Pick of The Week 1/21/08
Submitted by THE WINE SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA
Cantina Cardeto “Rupestro”, 2005, IGT, Umbria
Sangiovese is the most Italian of grapes, planted in almost every region and showing up in scores of classified wines, either on its own or in highly coveted (and high priced!) blends. It would be hard to find lovers of Italian wines who haven’t [...]
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Simple Fare
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
This Domaine is in Fuissé..but the Chardonnay here (actually written on the back label) is from a village near Meursault. The vines are up to 60 years old.
Robert Denogent Bourgogne Blanc
Ultime Vieilles Vignes 2004
Murgey de Limozen, Mâconnais,
Burgundy, France
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Black Hound New York
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
It’s hard to believe Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, isn’t it? I don’t know about you, but even though Valentine’s Day has become exceptionally commercialized, I still love to indulge my family and friends with a shower of love-gifts.
In the past, I would spend hours making handmade chocolates, [...]
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Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 center cut boneless pork chops (1 1/2 inch thick)
1. In resealable plastic bag, combine lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and pork chops. Seal. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
2. Prepare and heat grill until coals turn gray, or follow [...]
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Sweet and Sassy Crockpot Chicken Recipe
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
The following Sweet and Sassy Crockpot Chicken recipe is the most amazing dish I have ever tasted. The flavors are a cross between Bourbon Chicken and Sweet and Sour Chicken. This recipe is super easy to adapt. While it calls for a whole cut-up chicken, you can also use either bone-in [...]
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