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Prekmurje Slovenia: A cultural experience for your tastebuds

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:39:24 +0000

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet Grace, a good friend of mine, recently returned from a trip to Prekmurje, Slovenia. When Grace’s grandmother passed away, her mother began tracing their family genealogy. They discovered their roots were in the outermost region of Slovenia known as ‘The Island of Love’. Since her 10th wedding anniversary was coming up, [...]

Purple People Eater

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:17:02 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories A day ago.. I had lunch with relatives and friends….The host gave me a glass of red..I guessed at New World ‘Bordeaux’..the wine on offer was a South African Cuvée.. Springfield Estate ‘A Work Of Time’ 2001 Robertson district….it was 40% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc. Asked [...]

Dog Day Wines of Summer

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:30:32 +0000

Submitted by ChiefWino Yesterday, I discussed “Dog Day Wines of Summer” on XM Radio’s Broadminded with Jill Zimorski of Cafe Atlantico & Mini Bar. The perfect wines on a hot summer day exude crisp and refreshing acidity and don’t tire the palate. Look for high acid wines from grapes like Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Albariño, Pinot [...]

A Welcome Home Dinner

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:01:24 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School Danna was one of my first instructors at the Wine School, and has remained a good friend over the years. We have stayed close, even after she married and moved to Texas. She is coming back this week for a visit. She had twins about eight months ago, [...]

BEST OF PHILLY!

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:21:40 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School According to Philadelphia Magazine, the Wine School is the best place to fall in love with wine & food. It’s an honor that I wasn’t expecting, and a wonderful feeling to be awarded an honor for something I do out of love. -Keith Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry [...]

Italian Pick of The Week, 8/04/08

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:20:22 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School Tenuta Uccillino 2004 Burson Riserva, IGT, Emilia-Romagna The wines of the Emilia-Romagna have always been pushed to the background by the gastronomic delights of Bologna, Parma and Modena. Understandable when you factor in that for decades the region’s vinicultural standard bearer was fizzy, light, everybody’s-easy-to-like Lambrusco. That doesn’t mean there [...]

Mr Pape and Days Gone By.

admin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:15:19 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Twenty years ago..I was drinking various bottles of Chateauneuf-du-Pape..mainly the excellent 1978 vintage..what a treasure they were..and still undiscovered..price-wise also very reasonable. All the legendary names were tried..old sweet smelling wines..that sounds unattractive..but it wasn’t. Times have changed, of course, the wines nowadays are BIGGER..MODERN…and generally over-priced. The best..well..one [...]

Peace Brother Peace

admin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:14:21 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Once you have had the best…everything else…no matter how hard it tries…just doesn’t make it. We discovered a Chinese Restaurant about 10 years ago..they closed after two years..and since then..a vacuum…nothing compares. My first Sauvignon Blanc was probably a Sancerre…as it was all that was available back then. New World wines [...]

Knox Knox…..Who’s There

admin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:59:03 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Au Bon Climat ‘Knox Alexander’ Pinot Noir 2005 Santa Maria Valley, California, U.S.A. Don’t you just hate it when the last glass is the best? The bottle was opened and aired….and showed all the fighting qualities the ‘Knox’ has. The 2004 was more approachable a few months ago. Big bold [...]

Best of Philly!

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:51:57 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School We finally got it! We are now, officially, the “Best Place to Fall in Love” with wine and food. We knew that already, but gosh darn it, this makes me happier than a squirrel in a nut shop. So happy, in fact, that my craptacular cynicism had devolved [...]

Creole Sloppy Joes

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:10:35 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog 1 lb. lean ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 1 small green pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 clove garlic, finely diced 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Agave nectar 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves kosher salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 [...]

Desert Island Fantasies

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:09:25 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories A warm evening..but I needed a red….the phone rang and rang and rang..meal constantly interrupted…but that’s the name of the game in my business.The wine kept me sane Fritz Waßmer Spätburgunder ‘R’ 2004 Baden, Germany This is my style of Spätburgunder…or maybe it should be Pinot Noir..as this is SO [...]

What A Difference A Year Makes

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:08:32 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Having been a music lover for as long as I can remember..I could probably find a song to fit every wine situation…. Dinah Washington’s ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’..could apply to a few recent wines…but with this repeat drink from just about 12 months ago..it needs to be ‘ What [...]

Bottle Shock

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:50:48 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School On May 24, 1976, a little blind tasting took place in Paris. France’s historic wines were being tasted and judged alongside ones from a handful of upstart California wineries. Spoiler alert: The California wines won. The Movie Bottle Shock tells the fictionalized story of Chateau Montelena’s rise from obscurity to [...]

Russian Dressing

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:49:43 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dill pickle, finely diced 1 small stalk celery, finely diced Mix all ingredients and place in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes. Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.

Cocktail Sauce

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:48:35 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog I always prefer to mix my own cocktail sauce, that way I can control how much kick it has! 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons horseradish 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 drops of Worcestershire sauce Tabasco sauce, to taste Mix all the ingredients together and put into the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes. [...]

Buttermilk Waffles with Fresh Raspberry Sauce

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:10:39 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 3 eggs 6 tablespoons butter, melted RASPBERRY SAUCE: 2 pints raspberries 1/2 cup superfine sugar grated rind of 1 orange Stir dry ingredients into a large bowl. Beat buttermilk and eggs at low speed using whisk attachment of Handy Mixer [...]

The Cooks Store is Now Open!

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:40:43 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog I mentioned last week that I was about to launch a new “Cooks Store” where you can get great deals on cooking and kitchen products. Go take a look for yourself and all the new deals going up everyday: VISIT THE COOKS STORE NOW - CLICK HERE Start browsing now for [...]

Tourism Killed the Winery Tour (or Maybe Not)

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:39:28 +0000

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School Similar to what video did to the radio star in the 80’s, tourism has had a massive effect on wine tasting in Napa over the last 10+ years. It’s not that you can’t find a great winery tasting and tour in Napa, but it is getting progressively harder [...]

Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:37:39 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Name me one German wine region…. Mosel..you answer…Ok..another…Rheingau, Pfalz, Baden, Franken..maybe Ahr…..now you are struggling..(unless you are a complete wine freak). Mittelrhein would not be in there...If it is..name me one grower……see what I mean. The wines were never that great…bottled only for the masses or used for that ’sekt’ [...]

Corn & Squash Quesadillas

admin — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:12:28 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog 2 medium ears of sweet corn, husks removed 2 medium yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise 1/2 small sweet onion cut into 1/4 inch slices 2 jalapeno peppers 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 6 8-inch flour tortillas 1 cup Monterey [...]

Garden Delights

admin — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:09:37 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Rebholz Riesling vom Buntsandstein Spätlese trocken 2007 Pfalz, Germany After drinking the 2003…I decided to try the other ‘extreme’..the newly born 2007. Ripe grapefruit…minerals at the back palate…slimline..up-front acidity..ripling waves on the tongue..infantile at the moment…if it turns out better than the 2003..which methinks it will..then drinking pleasure is ensured. Points 16.25 at the [...]

My New Recipe Directory Features Over 38,000 Recipes!

admin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:54:02 +0000

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog Greetings food friends, I have some great news! In addition to the new recipes I post daily, wouldn’t you also like access to a collection of over 38,000 recipes? Of course you would! I just added a new “Recipe Directory” to the site that features thousands of recipes organized [...]

A Good Diel

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:56:30 +0000

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories Diel Cuvée Caroline Spätburgunder 2005 Nahe, Germany Looking forward to this one….. Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.

Beer of the Month Club - The Gift that Keeps on Giving!

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:55:13 +0000

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet My husband’s birthday is July 31st. He’s turning 40, so I wanted to get him a gift that would be memorable. With the passing of my mother, handling of her estate and our upcoming move, I didn’t have time to head to the Mall and spend endless hours searching for the [...]