Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I’ve been to Mesa Grill several times, both in New York and Las Vegas. Just love the vibe of the Vegas location in Caesar’s Palace and the food’s always solid. On my latest visit, a group of us dined at the popular Bobby Flay restaurant and had a fabulous time. For starters, everyone should start […]
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Only 275 cases of this California Petite Syrah were made, so don’t be surprised to find that it’s nearly impossible to buy at your local store or online. I was fortunate enough to sample this rich, deep wine at a recent dinner. In the glass, it’s dark and leggy. The aromas are of dark fruit […]
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I sampled this delicious Pinot Noir at the New York Wine Expo and think it might just be the best wine I tried there. In the glass, it’s dark and purple-hued. On the nose, it’s fabulous – earthy, mushroomy, black cherry. In the mouth, there are ripe cherry, blackberry, chocolate flavors with a rich, velvety […]
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I sampled this wine at the New York Wine Expo last week and the first sniff of this Old Vine Zinfandel screamed – BACON! Simply a delicious Zin with all a Zin should be – big, bold, chewy, peppery, licorice-laced and in this case, smoky. At this price point and from a solid winery like […]
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I’ve been seeing a few cookie brownies recipes popping up on Pinterest and decided to use my Ghirardelli Dark Fudgy Brownies and my Crispy Chewy Triple Chip Cookies to make my own creation. Ingredients: Ghirardelli Dark Fudgy Brownies Crispy Chewy Triple Chip Cookies Directions: Make the brownie batter according to the recipe then pour the […]
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Enjoyed this wine at the New York Wine Expo. Nose offers dark cherries, ripe berries and pumpkin pie spice. This easy-drinking wine has juicy berry and some stone fruit flavors and a rich, slightly tannic finish. Pairings: Grilled meat, roasted mushrooms. Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): Tempranillo, Tinto Fino, Tinta Roriz, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet […]
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My guy loves chicken tortilla soup and orders it anytime it’s on the menu at a restaurant. Me, I love the tangy lime and cilantro flavors of this soup but not the quick-to-turn-limp tortillas floating in the soup. Compromise – tortilla chips served on the side that can be added to the soup…or not. I’ve […]
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Last night, I attended the New York Wine Expo, an event featuring over 600 wines by 150+ producers. Most of the wines were served at tables grouped together by country, which made it simple to maneuver. I’ll admit that I sampled a lot of wines. Some were great, some nice and some I’ll be okay […]
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I love a richly-chocolaty cake. This cake doesn’t have fancy frosting or 3 cake layers, it’s simply dense, moist chocolate decadence. Yeah, I know I’m calling it “flourless” when it has a tablespoon of flour in it – what can I say? Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. butter, softened 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder 3 large eggs, separated […]
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I enjoy beer as much as wine. There, I’ve said it. I’m Canadian, it’s in my blood. Having said that, this is the first beer I’ve felt the urgency to formally review. It’s likely my favorite beer of 2012. I love Goose Island beers and what first attracted me to Sofie is that it’s boasted […]
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