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Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Frank Cipparone
If you’ve perused our list of upcoming classes or have done so anytime this year, you probably noticed that most of our Regional classes are devoted to Italy. And they usually sell out – quickly.
And the blurbs that accompany each listing note that more premium Italian wine is [...]
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Jack & The Beanstalk
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
An Austrian Pinot before we head for Baden…
Prieler Pinot Noir 2005
Burgenland, Austria
Dried cherry aroma……some black pepper….quite soft on entry…prickly..like a strawberry bush….the tannins still dominant and spiky acidity..softened up the next day…..which bodes well for a future..a terroir Pinot.
Points 16.75
The photo is of our flower plant….which was small, short [...]
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No Wine, Blame Your Wife
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Au Bon Climat Hildegard 2004
Santa Maria Valley, California, U.S.A.
Much as I love Jim Clenenden’s wines….some of the bottles have a large punt at the bottom and weigh a lot..and..we once compared them to a normal bottle..3 times heavier if I remember.This Hildegard is in a VERY dark bottle…no way [...]
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Quickies
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Quickies…..in all parts of life……are a necessity……and every picture tells a story…
Ökonomierat Rebholz von Muschelkalk Riesling Spätlese Trocken 2008
Pfalz, Germany
Loved the 2007…..this is awkward…and needs time….but is classy…
16.5
Kirchmayr Grüner Veltliner
Fass 5 ‘Strasser Stangl’ 2007
Kamptal, Austria
Fresh and spicy…dried stones….overnight..it filled out..showed better….opulent and juicy…
Points 16.25
Vinas De Gain Artadi 2006
Rioja, [...]
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Memories of Beau Rivage and a Greek Viognier
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
No doubt about it…the best Viognier is grown in Condrieu..on the Rhône….
I used to stop over at the Beau Rivage Restaurant..on my way to Portugal. They have an extensive selection…the view from the restaurant over the WIDE river….the sun going down..and a top Condrieu..this is a moment to savour.
I [...]
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Some Big Fat Greek Wines
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
If you are reading this in the morning..Calimera….later on…Calispera….you see..I did learn something on my Big Fat Greek Holiday. If only wines like those below had been available then…..
Another plus point is that the labels are becoming more understandable. Fellow blogger Alex maybe has never had problems..but the rest [...]
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Italian Restaurant And No Italian Wines
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
You would think I never drank Italian wines…and to be honest…they have been scarce on the blog. After the previous post of matching other wines with the food…here I am again…..same theme. The reason for our visit to ‘Restaurant Ambiente’…was for our regular meetings..where I bring the wines..and Robert [...]
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Baked Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef and Bacon Casserole
Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Baked spicy macaroni and cheese with ground beef and bacon casserole is one of our family favorite recipes. This one-dish meal is a cheap gourmet version of America’s all-time favorite comfort food. It pairs well with a fresh salad and piping hot dinner rolls.
Baked spicy macaroni and cheese with ground beef [...]
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Orange Gatorade Sports Drink
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
Ever want to make Gatorade at home?
This recipe will equal the electrolyte replacement found in many popular sport drinks like Gatorade.
1 package of unsweetened orange Kool Aid (or any flavor you like)
2 quarts cold water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
Mix all the ingredients together. Serve chilled or over [...]
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Eggplant Manicotti
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
I prepared this eggplant dish last night using the homemade tomato sauce recipe I posted earlier this week.
2 medium eggplants, peeled
18 oz Ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel eggplant and slice into 12 pieces, 1/4-inch thick. Slice from [...]
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My Vegetable Garden Update
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
While I have a moment, I wanted to give you all an update on my vegetable garden. I reported a couple weeks back that my garden was under attack by bunnies and bugs and slugs. Oh my! Some of my plants just did not make it, but many of them [...]
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Arby’s Jamocha Shake – Copycat Recipe
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 cup cold coffee
1 cup low-fat milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups vanilla ice cream
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Combine the coffee, milk, and sugar in a blender and blend for 15 seconds or until the sugar is dissolved.
Add ice cream, and chocolate syrup then blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour drink into two [...]
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Arby’s Jamocha Shake – Copycat Recipe
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 cup cold coffee
1 cup low-fat milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups vanilla ice cream
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Combine the coffee, milk, and sugar in a blender and blend for 15 seconds or until the sugar is dissolved.
Add ice cream, and chocolate syrup then blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour drink into two [...]
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Tom’s Tomato Sauce
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 (6-oz.) cans tomato paste
3/4 lb plum tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon basil
2 large bay leaves
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
To make the sauce: In a large heavy pot, [...]
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L’Angolo di Vino, 8/10/09
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
by Frank Cipparone
If you’ve perused our list of upcoming classes or have done so anytime this year, you probably noticed that most of our Regional classes are devoted to Italy. And they usually sell out – quickly.
And the blurbs that accompany each listing note that more premium Italian wine is [...]
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Using Food to Help with Health Problems
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
Many people turn to medication to help cure their health problems. It seems that more and more medications are being prescribed to help with everything from lowering your cholesterol to diabetes. While certain medications are most certainly a good idea and even necessary, there are certain health conditions for which [...]
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Peach Crumble
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
Peach!
Often times, peaches are hit-or-miss at the grocery store. This week, Pathmark had a sale on California Peaches, so I picked up a bunch. Sliced one up and was pleased as to how sweet and tart it was. It went great with my morning yogurt! I made this recipe for [...]
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Greek Chicken
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
6 skinless chicken breasts
1 large can tomato sauce
1 small can tomato puree
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 can ripe olives
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup wine or brandy (optional)
2 cups uncooked rice
Salt to taste
Wash and remove fat from chicken. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for about [...]
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Cajun Steaks with Mango Salsa
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
4 thin 6-ounce top round steaks
2 cups mesclun greens
Mango Salsa:
1 large mango, chopped coarsely
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped coarsely
1 small red onion, chopped finely
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Prepare the mango salsa by mixing all ingredients in a bowl. Set [...]
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A Wedding Anniversary, Two Pizzas And A Greek Wine
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Out for dinner on Saturday at one of our favourite restaurants…….and below some of the delights. A Fish Salad, half a Lobster, Turbot Fillets, Pasta with Truffel, Duck Breasts with Dates and Almonds (house speciality) and a prepared (for what I ask) Guinea Fowl. I take my own wine..as [...]
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A Life On The Ocean Waves
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Many years ago we spent a holiday in Crete, Greece. We drove by car to Italy..then took a cruise ship (car in the hold)..leaving it after 3 days…..spending 4 weeks on the Greek island..then joining the ship (called The Poseidon) again for 4 days back to Italy. The return [...]
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Green Ain’t Always Green
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
How should wines be reviewed…if you are at a Bordeaux tasting and one of the wines is good…but not typically Bordeaux..do you rate it less. With Grüner Veltliner there seems to be 3 categories………….the ‘basic’..at around
€ 10,–…then a more complex example..and of course the top wines..Smaragd. These start around [...]
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Dinner At Chez Barry
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
I get many emails….maybe all down to the blog….some asking to advertise…some wanting to exchange links…and occasionally a strange one. Here a recent example:
Hello,
I am Mr.Mario Sabetine from United State of America. I want to book Dinner for 25 guests from my Department arriving from U.S.A to your country. [...]
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Sesame Pork & Snow Pea Stir-Fry
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !
This recipe can make great use of any leftover Chinese barbecued pork.
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/4 lbs. snow peas, trimmed
2 scallions, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
14 ounces Chinese barbecued pork(cooked), sliced thin
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet; stir-fry the snow peas and scallion for about 5 minutes [...]
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Wake The Piano Player
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
I first tried Becker’s 2005 Sankt Paul last September…and was very impressed…I bought 3 bottles..and opened another (impatient lover of wine)..it was not special….worrying in fact..but maybe an off-bottle. After the recent 2006 version where I stated it was said to be better than 2005…to which Lyle commented..’Bold Words’…I [...]
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