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Smoke Taint

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:06:15 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School by Beth Case Image Copyright © 2007 European Space Agency California is no stranger to wild fires. But 2008 was exceptional by all accounts. Fires swept through wine land, leaving many growers worried about “smoke taint”. And in these strained times, it has left many wineries wondering how much to [...]

Cru Club Dinner

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:03:29 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School 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 2006 Chassagne-Montrachet, [...]

Easy Bakeware: Order Your Free Bakeware Today!

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:02:03 +0000

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet Easy Bakeware is an online kitchen retailer with corporate headquarters located in West Hartford, CT. Easy Bakeware offers a full line of bakeware, cookware, entertaining necessities such as trays, platters and barware, coffeemakers and grinders, wine racks, kitchen carts and a wide range of tools including mixing bowls, strainers, colanders, cutting [...]

Curried Fish Stew

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:49:25 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks ! This recipe was passed on to me…and I am passing it on to you all. I am not a huge seafood fan, nor do I like curry. My friend says this recipe is amazing though. It is high in sodium I might add. Vegetable cooking spray, as needed 4 scallions, white part [...]

Pomegranite Cocktail

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:47:58 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks ! I was experimenting with some fresh POM Pomegranite juice this weekend when I came up with this great cocktail. 2 ounces POM Pomegranite juice 2 ounces citrus punch 2.5 ounces Vodka lime wedge ice Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. In a shaker, mix together the pomegranite juice, citrus punch and vodka. Pour over ice [...]

Attaboy

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:38:18 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Title just about fits…Attaboy… Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2007 Martinborough, New Zealand Unscrewed..and the delights to come spring from the bottle……off to get a pizza…and sit outside on a warm evening..with a slight breeze saying it is Pinot time…back home..we sit in the garden..the flowers and plants adding to the atmosphere…oh the [...]

Ossobuco alla Romana

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:37:10 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories If I had to be nailed down to my favourite all-time white..it would be a top Meursault. I was lucky enough in the early 80’s to try many of the best properties..Coche-Dury comes to mind… Back then..they were just about affordable…..but I guess others found my ’secret’…and they never seem [...]

Free Grillmaster Barbecue Cookbook

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:35:41 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks ! So… What do you have planned for the July 4th weekend ??? To help kick off the July 4th weekend, I would like you all to download this free grillmaster barbecue cookbook. Grillmaster- Barbecue Recipes Cookbook http://cheftomcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Grillmaster-Barbecue-Recipes.pdf Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.

Bacardi BBQ Sauce

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:34:30 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks ! Here is a new BBQ sauce I tried out that got wonderful reviews. Try it out at one of your BBQ’s this weekend! 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup Bacardi White or Gold rum 3/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup orange juice 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp [...]

Rock Shrimp Stuffed with Asiago Cheese and Jalapenos

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:32:57 +0000

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet Rock shrimp stuffed with asiago cheese and jalapenos is the perfect summertime food. This delightful seafood dish can be cooked on the grill, under the broiler, on a flat top griddle or in a skillet. Talk about versatile! Rock shrimp stuffed with asiago cheese and jalapenos makes a great appetizer and is [...]

Wine Ratings & Wine Tasting Notes

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:24:51 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School 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 [...]

Artichokes Stuffed with Spicy Crab

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:22:47 +0000

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 [...]

Mad To Eat Madras, No Win With A Vindaloo

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:20:46 +0000

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 [...]

Across Europe in 3 Days

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:18:47 +0000

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. [...]

Garlic Spinach

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:17:48 +0000

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 [...]

Join the Betty Crocker Community for New and Delicious Summer Recipes

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:41:55 +0000

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet When you join the Betty Crocker Community you will receive new and delicious summer recipes, along with the Betty Crocker newsletter, money-saving coupons for Betty Crocker products, and access to the recipe collection box where you can easily store and access your favorite recipes. Talk about making life easier! It takes less [...]

Another Zucchini Casserole

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:40:35 +0000

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 [...]

A Spanish Weekend

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:39:09 +0000

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 [...]

Balsamic Glazed Chicken over a Bed of Long Grain and Wild Rice

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:27:30 +0000

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 [...]

Another Zucchini Casserole

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:25:18 +0000

Grilled Bourbon Steak

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:23:16 +0000

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 [...]

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:21:54 +0000

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, [...]

Boca Java Coffee - Exceptional Deal on Extraordinary Coffee

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:51:10 +0000

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. [...]

Chipotle Ketchup

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:49:27 +0000

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 [...]

Three Oohs, Three Ahhs, & An 18 Pointer

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:48:26 +0000

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 [...]