Hosted a dinner party last night where red was de rigueur. The three bottles I selected varied from good to ugly. The Ugly 2006 Rock River Cabernet Sauvignon Used this as a cooking wine but had to sneak a sip also. Dark ruby in color without the expected accompanying fruit flavor. Somewhat flat, but acceptable […]
[Continue reading...]Caramel Turtle Cheesecake
January 10, 2010 By
Caramel and pecan cheesecake – how can you go wrong!? This cheesecake is light and creamy, features a wonderful texture due to the addition of pecans and is perfectly caramel-topped. Crust Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped 4 tbsp light brown sugar Filling Ingredients: 1 […]
[Continue reading...]Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal
January 8, 2010 By
Oatmeal on a cold morning is a personal favorite. I’ve seen a ton of recipes for Crockpot oatmeal and finally decided to try it. I’ve tried my own version and it’s worked well on the first try! The steel-cut oats give the oatmeal fabulous texture and the old-fashioned oats provide the creaminess that’s perfectly soothing on […]
[Continue reading...]Good Wine Day at the Office
January 5, 2010 By
I was sitting at my office in Manhattan working on year-end numbers going more and more blind by the minute when the friendly Fedex guy arrived bringing me the bottle of 2007 Dingac Winery Plavac Peljesac Peninsula I’d ordered and sort of forgotten about. How sweet is that? I can’t wait to try this red […]
[Continue reading...]2007 Pasqua Sagramoso Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore
January 4, 2010 By
Peppery, dark and a nice wine to pair with Italian foods, especially ones with red sauces. Young with medium tannin and should be decanted before tasting. Well-priced at around $20.
[Continue reading...]Galil Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
January 3, 2010 By
Uncorked this full-bodied Israeli wine with a filet mignon fondue recently and was pleased with my selection. This wine is dark ruby in color, rich with ripe cassis, offer a medium finish and shows great legs. About $15 per bottle.
[Continue reading...]2009 Chickie Awards – Be a Guest Judge
January 3, 2010 By
In early December, we asked you to post a link to the recipe on your website/blog that you consider to be your best of 2009 to get a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. The following recipes made the final list for consideration: Manicotti with Red Sauce: http://bit.ly/56V524 @Annellini Grilled Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed […]
[Continue reading...]Technorati – Here I Come
December 31, 2009 By
Intro to Veuve Clicquot
December 29, 2009 By
The following is my January 2010 entry into Wine Whore Wednesday. On Twitter? Be sure to follow Randy @thewinewhore Question: What’s that one bottle of wine that changed your life? Explain how! I’m Canadian, so beer drinking is sort of second nature to me, and what I’ve done since my teen years (yes, you can […]
[Continue reading...]Soft Boiled Egg
December 29, 2009 By
They say a banana is the world’s most perfect food, but a soft-boiled egg with the right seasoning and a dollop of mayo might just be ‘it’ for me. Directions: Place room-temperature egg in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water so there’s about 1-inch of water above the egg. Put saucepan over high heat. […]
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