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Cooking on Sunday
Written by Michael VassIt was a quiet Sunday and I decided to make a quick easy meal. Just something I’ve worked on before and a few friends wanted to know how I created. So I figured I’d show a bit of my culinary skills.The following is a video of me preparing my Lemon Butter Chicken. [...][....]
3/8/2010 7:12:34 PM

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The Last Rhini
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesWhat better way to spend an evening…your favourite white grape and your favourite red grape..and your best friend Volker.The original plan was our usual quartet…at our local Bistro…but two cried off at short notice.I decided the 1999 Grüner should be tried….but was wary…10 years old…so…being the realist&#[....]
2/27/2010 8:59:47 PM

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Vegetable Focaccia
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !I made this last week and it sure was a huge hit with my girlfriend Katie. It was so easy to make too. At my local grocery store they usually have fresh pizza dough for sale for about a buck. Of course you can make your own pizza dough, but [...][....]
2/27/2010 12:02:00 AM

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Awesome BBQ Pulled Pork
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !1 (8-pound) pork shoulder (with bone)3/4 cup pork rub1 quart Vinegar-BBQ Mopping SauceRub the pork shoulder all over with the pork rub. Cover and refrigerate overnight.The next day, take out the pork shoulder and let it sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees [...] 2/25/2010 1:04:44 AM

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Pato & Pato
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesDid you know that the Portuguese word for Duck..is Pato? The wine I took along to a restaurant…and tried…with duck…along with almonds and dates….Can’t get a better marriage than that I guess…..Our guests also enjoy trying everything on show….so mouthfuls of every course were tried…..here a couple of[....]
2/24/2010 5:59:58 PM

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Vinegar-BBQ Mopping Sauce
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !3 cups cider vinegar3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar1/3 cup ketchup1/4 cup honey1/4 cup kosher salt2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepperHeat the vinegar and sugars in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Raise the [...] 2/23/2010 9:05:11 PM

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Known White, Unknown White
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesA couple of whites over a couple of days…..the GV grape a regular of this blogger..the other grapes completely new to me.Weingut Knoll Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Schütt 2004Wachau, AustriaLovely smell of ripe, slabby fruit…oops…I mean stone fruit…aromatic…and a lovely weight….and of course…the usual w[....]
2/22/2010 10:23:47 AM

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Pork Rub
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !1/4 cup sweet paprika3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar2 tablespoons granulated garlic2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon celery saltMix together and store in an airtight container until use.Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs 2/19/2010 10:28:49 AM

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Coleslaw
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !1 head green cabbage, finely chopped in a food processor2 large carrots, finely chopped in a food processor3/4 cup real mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons grated red onion2 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste2 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon dry mustard2 teaspoons celery saltsalt and freshly ground black pepperCombine the chopped [...] 2/18/2010 10:30:54 AM

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Monastero Suore Cistercensi 2007 “Coenobium”, Lazio
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine SchoolYou have to be a certain age to remember when cloyingly sweet Riesling with a “Blue Nun” label was all the rage, or, more to the point, what was available to wine drinkers of modest means.The nuns who produce ”Coenobium” near the town of Vitorchiano,north of Rome, have blended a wine [...] 2/16/2010 10:32:41 AM

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The Cheap Gourmet is Cooking with Emeril Lagasse Cookware
Submitted by The Cheap GourmetHappy Fat Tuesday Everyone! I am super excited about the arrival of my new set of Emeril Lagasse cookware. It arrived last night; just in time for our Fat Tuesday celebration this evening. The UPS driver pulled up just minutes before I began cooking dinner. I couldn’t open the box fast [...] 2/16/2010 10:27:35 AM

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Michel Whites
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesI bought a mixed case from Weingut Michel…mostly Spätburgunder(as one does…)…a highly rated Chardonnay(3 bottles)…and to make up the 12..a bottle of Grauer Burgunder. My niece and godchild (pictured here with her Faschings Costume…Mardi Gras) along with her sister & parents were coming over..so a cold buffet was [....]
2/16/2010 10:25:10 AM

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Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesSometimes everything goes wrong all at once. I hadn’t played soccer for 8 weeks (injury, holiday and weather)..and my camera had left me in the lurch while on holiday.All the recent posts had photos I took before it was sent for repair. Two weeks later..it is back…..and a bright [...] 2/12/2010 4:51:20 AM

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Eggplant Manicotti
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !2 medium eggplants, peeled18 oz Ricotta cheese2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups tomato sauce1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 tsp saltPreheat oven to 400 degrees F.Peel eggplant and slice into 12 pieces, 1/4-inch thick. Slice from top to bottom. Lay slices on a paper towel and sprinkle salt on them to allow water [...] 2/11/2010 2:43:48 AM

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Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival
Submitted by ChiefWinoThe 11th annual Washington DC International Wine & Food Festival gears up this coming weekend at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Tickets can be purchased online. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to taste wines from around the globe. Below is a clip from Fox 5 with Holly Morris with tips [...] 2/10/2010 4:05:20 AM

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Was Gallo Duped? We’ll Know in a Few Days
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Beth CaseAnother day, another scandal:It’s all about the Red Bicyclette, the Pinot Noir grape, and a little winery what goes by the name of Gallo.Radioflyer from Toys WarehouseRead here.Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.[....]
2/10/2010 4:02:35 AM

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Are the Times A-Changin’?
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Beth CaseA New Jersey bill – if it becomes law – would allow direct shipping of wine to consumers.  Will this decision help out us consumers in the Keystone state?Sen. Brian Stack (D., Hudson), a sponsor of the bill, states “Out-of-state visitors who try New Jersey wines [...] 2/10/2010 4:01:14 AM

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The Weekly Wine Tweets
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Keith WallaceAuthentic Brunello di Montalcino: The scandal is in the past, but not the too-far past; thus,  many questions s.. http://bit.ly/9nl9yu #Wine Criticism a Thing of the Past?: Well, I don’t see that happening.  Not anytime soon.  But Oliver Thr.. http://bit.ly/bsyteS #L’Angolo di Vino, 2/2/10: As promised, [...] 2/10/2010 3:59:04 AM

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Sweet Potato Soup with Broccoli & Leeks
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !1 1/2 Tbs Olive oil1 1/2 cup White part of sliced leeks1 Tbs White flour3 1/2 cup Chicken broth4 cup Cooked; cubed sweet potatoes1 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Pepper2 cup Broccoli flowerets1 1/2 cup milkIn soup pot, heat the olive oil. Mix in leeks and cook slowly till leeks are soft. [...][....]
2/10/2010 3:55:12 AM

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Chipotle Mayo
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !This simple recipe packs a powerful punch! Use it on sandwiches or as a spicy dip.1 cup mayonnaise1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (you will not need the whole can)juice of 1/2 limeIn a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and 2 chipotle peppers and 1 tablespoon of [...] 2/10/2010 3:54:02 AM

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My Favorite Super Bowl Commercial
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !So, I’m sure like most of America, you watched the big game yesterday. Everyone loves those commercials…many, like me, only watch for the commercials. Which was your favorite?I really enjoyed the snickers commercial. Here it is again, if you missed it:Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs. 2/10/2010 3:52:53 AM

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Authentic Brunello di Montalcino
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Beth CaseThe scandal is in the past, but not the too-far past; thus,  many questions still surround whether one is buying an authentic Brunello di Montalcino or a bottle of Rosso di Montalcino (those “Brunellos” made with grapes other than Sangiovese).  Hark! And good news!  One can [...] 2/8/2010 2:36:20 AM

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Wine Criticism a Thing of the Past?
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Beth CaseWell, I don’t see that happening.  Not anytime soon.  But Oliver Thring does have an interesting article in The Guardian about American wine critic Tim Hanni’s stirring the proverbial wine world pot.  And the fuss is simple:  Is wine criticism necessary?  Helpful?  Hanni doesn’t necessarily think [...] 2/8/2010 2:35:19 AM

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All in the Day of a Food Blogger by The Cheap Gourmet
Submitted by The Cheap GourmetAn Open Letter to Fans of The Cheap Gourmet Blog,This past week, The Cheap Gourmet has been endlessly harassed by splog owner, Dmitri Dercacenco. It began when I discovered Dmitri had published my beer of the month club review, along with about 20 other of my blog posts on his website.I [...] 2/8/2010 2:34:23 AM

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Hot & Sour Soup
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !2 1/2 quarts chicken stock1 block (16 oz.) of tofu, cut into 1 1/2 inch long strips5 shitake mushrooms, cut into thin slices1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 tsp. white pepper1/2 cup white vinegar1 1/2 cups bamboo shoot strips2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 4 tablespoons water3 eggs. beaten1/2 tsp. sesame oilCombine first [...] 2/8/2010 2:33:33 AM

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L’Angolo di Vino, 2/2/10
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Frank CipparoneAs promised, some more of the interesting wines Icame across the last two months.Tenuta Roveglio 2008 Lugana…Trebbiano is one of the more maligned Italian varietals, sometimes deservedly so. But when done right, such as this Trebbiano di Soave branch of the family tree, it can be [...] 2/3/2010 4:45:56 AM

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Italy Comes to New York
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Brian FreedmanStarting tomorrow, the largest Italian wine event ever outside of Italy will be held in New York. Vino 2010 is several days’ worth of tastings, seminars, meals, and more. I’ll be heading up there this afternoon and, while I doubt I’ll ever be able to compete [...] 2/3/2010 4:44:20 AM

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Brad’s Bodacious Beef, Bean and Sausage Chili Recipe
Submitted by The Cheap GourmetToday, I’d like to share Brad’s Bodacious Beef, Bean and Sausage Chili recipe; a creation made by my culinary-exploring husband. I am constantly amazed at how far his cooking skills have improved in the eleven years we have been together. When we first met, he was strictly a meat-and-potatoes-guy who was [...] 2/2/2010 2:52:27 AM

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Judgement of Sussex?
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Beth CaseThe votes are in and French Champagne has lost out to an English sparkling white!Read here.Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.[....]
2/2/2010 2:48:37 AM

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The Weekly Wine Tweets
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Keith WallaceThe January Newsletter (sorry it’s so late!) http://aweber.com/b/eRyz #L’Angolo di Vino, 1/25/10: It’s been a month since the holidays and I’m just now going over my note.. http://bit.ly/8hucQb #The Weekly Wine Tweets: BuckFast and Furious: How could the headline Tonic wine monks attacked by bishop over [...] 2/2/2010 2:47:19 AM

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Sir Tannat & The Chastity Belt
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesMy favourite grapes…are…at the moment…Pinot Noir, Grüner Veltliner..and of course all the other ‘obvious’ varieties. Tannat is rarely tried…this is more ‘Joe’ country. Mind you…he is starved of my grapes!Vignobles Laplace Chateau Aydie 2006 Madiran, France This is 100% Tannat from 22 year old [....]
2/2/2010 2:45:48 AM

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Something Old, Something New
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesNot wanting to spend an evening alone at home…I called Volker who said he would cook something ’simple’…oh yes…3 delicious courses is simple?He had invited our other wine-loving friend Robert. I took along 1 white and 2 reds…but before we started…Robert produced a wine covered up..and said…’Yo[....]
2/2/2010 2:44:15 AM

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I love stuffed chicken breasts!
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !Chicken is one of my favorite meals, I make it all the time. “Not chicken again!” Nobody says that in my house. I love to try new things when it comes to making chicken. So the other day, I decided to make a stuffed chicken breast using some ingredients I [...][....]
1/31/2010 9:06:20 PM

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Trip To England - Part 2 The South
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesIf you are reading this…not having read Part 1…then scroll down. Of course…if you buy the daily paper and automatically go to the back page..then there is no hope for you (or me either…I always go to the BACK page first!…only crime, problems, politics and religion over the first [...] 1/31/2010 9:04:56 PM

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Trip To England - Part 1 The North
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & MemoriesSnow all over Europe….and the English were having difficulty dealing with it on the weekend before I was due to travel. By monday morning things looked brighter everywhere..and I set off from Germany to Rotterdam (450 Kilometres) to take the ship overnight to Hull. Roads clear and music to [...] 1/31/2010 9:03:19 PM

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Beer of the Month Club Review
Submitted by The Cheap GourmetI purchased a Beer of the Month Club subscription as a Christmas gift for my husband. I ordered his beer subscription through Clubs of America, which is an affiliate program promoted through The Cheap Gourmet Blog.This is the second Beer of the Month Club subscription I have ordered. The first beer [...] 1/27/2010 4:59:28 AM

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My Slow Cooker Chili in Bread Bowls
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !Today was a nasty day here in New York. It was crazy windy and rainy all day. Needless to say, it was a chili day! So I pulled out my slow cooker and made a great batch of the good stuff! What makes this recipe so special? The homemade bread [...][....]
1/27/2010 4:58:15 AM

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Wine Ratings & Wine Tasting Notes
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine SchoolL’Angolo di Vino, 1/25/10by Frank CipparoneIt’s been a month since the holidays and I’m just now going over my notes for some of the wines consumed during those festive evenings, and some of the bottles subsequently emptied to ward off  Seasonal Affective Disorder. As if anyone needs an excuse [...] 1/25/2010 6:25:01 PM

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The Weekly Wine Tweets
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine Schoolby Keith WallaceBuckFast and Furious: How could the headline Tonic wine monks attacked by bishop over Buckfast not catch my eye.. http://bit.ly/5bQrmS #Wine for Haiti: Folks are sending in amazing bottles of wine to be auctioned via Palate Press for a great cause.. http://bit.ly/6AQYuC #The Weekly Wine Tweets: [...] 1/25/2010 6:23:47 PM

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Spinach Quesadillas
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks !Today, I have a guest blog post for you from my friend Jill McKeever of SimpleDailyRecipes.com. I would like to thank Jill for taking the time to contribute this delicious recipe for us.If loving spinach in my Tex-Mex cuisine is wrong, I don’t wanna be right. The best way to [...] 1/22/2010 5:16:43 PM