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Ruta 22 Malbec : Wine Wednesday Review
Ruta 22 2013 Malbec Argentina Price: $11.99 You know I like my red wine to have junk in the trunk. Malbec—especially Malbec from Argentina—has junk in the trunk. Ruta 22 is no exception. It is […]
Month: July 2014
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Coconut Lime Chicken : Cook
While perusing Pinterest, I came across an Indonesian inspired chicken dish by Menu Musings. Never one to leave well enough alone, I made some changes, To make things juicier, I went for thighs rather than breasts (that […]
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Wine For Beginners : Friday Infographic
Wine is delicious. But learning about it can be daunting. Especially when you hear an oenophile waxing poetic about the nose, color and tastes of different wines. What’s a wine newbie to do? Winefolly has put all […]
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Las Rocas Garnacha : Drink Wine Wednesday Review
Las Rocas 2011 Garnacha Calatayud, Spain Price: $12.99 Garnacha is the Spanish name for the Granche grape. Garnacha is the second most planted grape in Spain. The most planted grape is Tempranillo. Las Rocas Garnacha […]
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Mexican Pickled Onions : Cook Quickie
These simple pickled onions are a perfect complement to carnitas. Mexican Pickled Onions Ingredients 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns Procedure […]
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Easy Carnitas Recipe—FEAST
I was perusing the “Manager’s Special” section in the meat department of my local mega-mart this past weekend and found some ‘country-style’ boneless ribs. Country-style ribs aren’t ribs at all. They are sliced pork […]
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White Wine Cheat Sheet: Feast Your Eyes Friday
Last week, I came out as a redhead. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy and occasional white wine. Sometimes the meal—or the mood—calls for it. I like to drink a sweeter white wine when I’m […]
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Millstone Cellars Farmgate: Drink Wine Wednesday Review
Millstone FarmgateJonathan, Stayman Winesap, and Smokehouse Apples Maryland Price: $16.00 Yep, this Wine Wednesday Review is reviewing an apple cider—not wine. Farmgate is from Millstone Cellars, the makers of Hopvine .This is a barrel-aged cider featuring tart heirloom apples. […]
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Rolling Smoke Barbecue, Harpers Ferry, WV: Feast
I am a huge fan of barbecue. Not just any type of barbecue—North Carolina chopped barbecue. The kind of barbecue that’s done low and slow in a smoker. I have done my own experimentation […]