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Cru Club Dinner
by Brian Freedman
Just a quick post about last night’s Cru Club dinner at Marigold Kitchen. Great group of people showed up (as always), and we not only drank a number of exceptional wines, but enjoyed them alongside some great dishes. Wine highlights included the Olivier Leflaive [...]
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Artichokes Stuffed with Spicy Crab
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
24 baby artichokes
1 lemon
3/4 lb fresh cooked crabmeat
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup green peppers, finely chopped
2 Tbs minced green onion
3 Tbs minced shallot
2 Tbs white wine
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
minced fresh parsley, for garnish
lemon wedges, for accompaniment
Pull off dark green outer leaves of artichokes until [...]
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Mad To Eat Madras, No Win With A Vindaloo
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
I’d been craving for a Indian curry for a few days now……so..after playing soccer on Sunday(humid weather but we won 7-5)..I collected some food from the restaurant…and, on returning from my Radio Show..we sat outside in the garden. The Madras curry was delicious and not too hot so as [...]
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Across Europe in 3 Days
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
How about this for a trip..Spain..through Germany to Austria(Hungary)..all in the space of 3 days….all about the same price..under the € 20,– mark……
Muga Reserva 2005
Rioja, Spain
A traditional Bodega..it said on the merchant’s list…and I remember lovely ‘typical’ examples in the 70’s…enticing with vanilla and cream..and soft gentle tannins. [...]
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Garlic Spinach
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 tablespoon extra-virgin Olive oil
12 cloves garlic; minced
2 10-oz. bags fresh spinach, washed and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon McCormick Garden Herb Blend
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high, and add spinach (if skillet is too small, add spinach in [...]
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Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
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Another Zucchini Casserole
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
I’m not sure what it is, but I just can not get enough zucchini. I love it! Last night I made this simple casserole using ingredients I had on hand in my kitchen. I hope you enjoy.
2 zucchini, sliced thin
1 shallot, chopped fine
1 garlic clove, chopped
salt and black pepper, to [...]
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A Spanish Weekend
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
A weekend with a Spanish theme….Saturday..after a visit to the River Rhein..we stopped over at a Spanish Tapas Restaurant..’El Sur‘. We hadn’t booked…there was an offer of Shrimps..all you could eat..so inside was full..as was the garden area…we eventually found a table…sat down..and noticed it was cooler when [...]
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Balsamic Glazed Chicken over a Bed of Long Grain and Wild Rice
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
The following Balsamic Glazed Chicken over a Bed of Long Grain and Wild Rice is a quick and easy recipe that bursts with flavor and leaves you feeling full and satisfied. It is light enough for a summer dinner, yet hardy enough for a cold winter night.
The balsamic glazed chicken over [...]
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Another Zucchini Casserole
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
I’m not sure what it is, but I just can not get enough zucchini. I love it! Last night I made this simple casserole using ingredients I had on hand in my kitchen. I hope you enjoy.
2 zucchini, sliced thin
1 shallot, chopped fine
1 garlic clove, chopped
salt and black pepper, to [...]
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Grilled Bourbon Steak
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
large/thick cut of your favorite beef steak
2 large red onions
1/2 cup fresh rosemary
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup bourbon
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup to 1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups tomato juice
6 to 12 garlic cloves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1. Combine all of the ingredients except for the steak for the marinade in [...]
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Grilled Garlic Shrimp
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup mixed herbs (basil, tarragon,oregano)
1 clove garlic,minced
1/2 teaspoon shallots,minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preheat the grill. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine herbs, garlic, shallots and shrimp.
Oil a cookie sheet with olive oil, [...]
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Boca Java Coffee - Exceptional Deal on Extraordinary Coffee
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Today is the one week anniversary of me falling down the stairs and breaking my right foot. At first, I thought it was a nasty sprain, but as the day wore on and my foot began to swell up to the size of Texas, my husband insisted I needed medical attention. [...]
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Chipotle Ketchup
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
Add a little kick to your everyday ketchup with this simple recipe.
1 cup ketchup
2-3 tablespoons canned chipotle in adobo, pureed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Whisk together ketchup, chipotle, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors [...]
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Three Oohs, Three Ahhs, & An 18 Pointer
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Our regular meeting at the local Bistro…I had to try some of the newer additions to the cellar….the usual ‘mob’ was with me…
Kuhn Sauvignon Blanc Mandelpfad trocken 2008
Pfalz, Germany
I had the 2007 in March..any was very impressed…but no more available….so when this 2008 came onto the market I snapped [...]
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Italian Pick of The Week, 6/18/09
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Frank Cipparone
Casata Monfort 2006 “Blanc de Sers” Vigneti Dolomiti IGT
Only in a region as culturally bisected as Trentino would you find a funky blend of the obscure – Wanderbara, Vernaza, Nosiola, Veltliner rosato – and the familiar – Chardonnay, Moscato. Like the region itself, the wine represents [...]
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Fresh Strawberry Freezer Jam
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
2 quarts fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
5 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup water
1 (1 3/4-oz.) package fruit pectin
Mash the strawberries in a large bowl. Stir in the sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, bring the [...]
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Green Delight
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
I’ve never been a huge fan of the Jell-O – fruit molds, but when I reader requested a recipe, I had to get down to work.
1 (12-oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 (3.oz.) packages lime gelatin
1 pint sour cream
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Drain the can of pineapple, but save the juice. Add enough [...]
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La Primera Vino
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Somebody has to be first….and this is the one I chose from the Spanish ‘Box of Tricks’
Bodegas Acústic Celler Braó 2006
Montsant, Spain
Made from 65 plus year old vines…45% Garnacha & 55% Samso….up-front information..this is young and will age..but it’s all wrapped in a soft glove to make it [...]
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Chateau D’Alzon 1949 Saint Emilion
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Keith Wallace
The story behind this bottle is intriguing. Discovered in a basement in Philadelphia recently, it was part of a cache of French wines that had been cellared and apparently forgotten about 60 years ago. A great friend of the School, Miguel L, acquired the collection [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, June 5th
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by Brian Freedman
First Flight
1. Alkoomi 2007 Riesling, Frankland River (AS)
Second Flight
1. Villa Maria 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ)
2. Fonty’s Pool 2005 Chardonnay, Pemberton (AS)
Third Flight
1. The Four Graces 2007 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley (OR)
2. La Carraia 2007 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Marco Real 2005 Garnacha, Navarra (SP)
2. [...]
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Barossa and Beyond, May 29th
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Brian Freedman
First Flight: The Unexpected
1. d’Arenberg 2004 “Sticks & Stones,” McLaren Vale
2. Longview 2003 Nebbiolo “Black Crow,” Adelaide Hills
Second Flight: Americans in Australia
1. Oliverhill Winery 2006 Petite Sirah, McLaren Vale
2. Glaymond 2003 Zinfandel “Krause’s Berg,” Barossa Valley
Third Flight: A Mini-Vertical
1. d’Arenberg 2003 “The Laughing Magpie,” McLaren [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, May 9th
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by Brian Freedman
First Flight
1. Mercer 2007 Riesling, Yakima Valley (WA)
Second Flight
1. Glazebrook 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ)
2. Catena 2006 Chardonnay, Mendoza (AR)
Third Flight
1. The Four Graces 2007 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley (OR)
2. Falesco 2007 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Panarroz 2006 Garnacha, Jumilla (SP)
2. d’Arenberg 2006 Shiraz “The [...]
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Wine 201, May 6th
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Brian Freedman
First Flight: Serving Temperature
1. Lois 2007 Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal (AU)
2. Lois 2007 Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal (AU)
Second Flight: Reading the Label
1. Five Rivers 2007 Pinot Noir (CA)
2. Buena Vista 2006 Pinot Noir “Ramal Vineyard,” Carneros (CA)
Third Flight: Considering the Vintage
1. Chateau Romefort 2005 Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux (FR)
2. [...]
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Wine and Cheese: A Special Pairing Class, April 25th
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by Brian Freedman
Cheese
Asiago
Parmigiano Reggiano
Vermont Cheddar
Manchego
Wine
1. Castelroig NV Brut Cava (SP)
2. Xarmant 2007 Txakolina, Txakoli de Alava (SP)
3. Ad Hoc 2007 Chardonnay, Western Australia (AS)
4. Bodegas LAN 2005 Rioja Crianza, Rioja (SP)
5. Castello di Farnetella 2006 Chianti Colli-Senesi (IT)
6. Mercer 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills (WA)
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