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by tammy on October 12, 2006
I guess it is obvious that I'm trying to watch what I eat lately because I'm on a food and wine kick. At least I can look at the food even though I can't eat it! Mushrooms are one of......
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by tammy on October 12, 2006
One of my favorite drool sites is Stef's Noodles and Rice blog. Since I'm a little challenged in the kitchen....er...okay, a lot! challenged in the kitchen, I mostly like to look at all her...
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by tammy on September 28, 2006
Last trip to the grocery store I picked up a few plums, which I hadn't seen much of until recently. I'm not really sure when plum season is, but until I saw this article about pairing them...
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by tammy on September 14, 2006
I also considered titling this post "Wine Tips for Servers," because the article I'm referring to at the Wine Lover's Page also provides some helpful tips for those who serve wine....
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Personally, I'm not big on football or any sport for that matter. I find it kind of boring to sit there and watch a bunch of grown men run around with a ball, and don't even get me started...
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The hubby and I enjoyed a nice sit-down dinner this past holiday weekend, a rare treat for us these days. As our house chef, he was in charge of cooking and cook he did. He seared scallops in a...
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by tammy on August 29, 2006
I didn't get turned on to tomatoes until I was in my 20s, and now I love them. Ah, all those years I missed out and tomato and cheese sandwiches. While tomatoes go with all kinds of great food,...
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by tammy on August 23, 2006
Okay, after finding that Pinot Noir over at the Greg Norman Estates site, I became curious about Greg and the wine. So, I started clicking around and also discovered some wonderful, yummy sounding...
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by tammy on August 11, 2006
When we first became interested in wine, like most people, we usually drank what we bought. It kind of was like living from pay check to pay check because there was never any extra wine. Not that we...
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by tammy on August 03, 2006
Pairing a good wine with salads can be tricky, especially if you prefer to use vinegar-based salad dressings. And these days, as most of us find we have to watch the wasitline, that often means just...
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by tammy on August 02, 2006
I don't really think you need a reason to drink Riesling. However, if you are looking for one and suffer from headaches on a regular basis, then you might find the information in this article,...
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by tammy on July 22, 2006
I guess this caught my eye because I've been fighting the battle of the icky flu for over a week now, but at least I must be healthier than your average beer drinker. At least, according to this...
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by tammy on July 21, 2006
Wine is not just for drinking. As many foodies know already, it can be a wonderful addition to many recipes. But candy? Yes, that's right. This is the second time I've seen the idea of candy...
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by tammy on July 15, 2006
A perfect combination, fish just calls out for wine, "Hey, wine, come here!" Tilapia, especially, is sort of the chicken of fish, so it really does need some help, and I thought this was a...
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by tammy on July 14, 2006
I have wonderful memories of summers past picking corn and other vegetables in my grandparent's garden. The corn was so sweet it was all I could do not to much it right then and there after...
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September, October, and November mean fun, food, and of course, wine if you are lucky enough to get away and enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. From the Disney World web site: Take...
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by tammy on July 04, 2006
Happy 4th to those in the U.S! This is a day most of will be outside sweating and eating and drinking and enjoying time with friends and family. Very often we will be feasting on hot dogs, hamburgers,...
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by tammy on June 24, 2006
I guess for the really confused or for those who just like to play with the latest computer gadget, having a computerized wine steward available might be a good thing. Call me old fashioned, though. I...
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by tammy on May 31, 2006
Here's some more information about pairing summer foods, especially those cooked on a barbecue grill, with your favorite wines. And, I'm not talking about pop the top on a wine cooler or (ick)...
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Memorial Day weekend in the United States is a time to remember and salute those who have fought for our country. It is also sort of the unofficial beginning of summer, so lots of folks take time...
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by tammy on May 28, 2006
Yet another great reason to have wine with dinner: you get some free entertainment as well, Mission Impossible style. Cool Hunter reports about a hotel and restaurant that has taken it wine cellar er,...
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Does this goat cheese pizza look yummy or what? I love all kinds of cheese. In fact, the stinkier the better, and cheese just screams for wine. In this article about goat cheese, German Riesling is...
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