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Re: Vineyard Tours - A Great Way to Appreciate Wine

mikeypop1 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:29:13 -0000

Insightful read. I have just bookmarked this at stumbleupon. Hope others find it as interesting as I did.

Re: Hostess Gift-Giving: Planet Friendly Wine Bags will Travel!

cajunchefryan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:25:18 -0000

Great idea, I love recycling stuff like this too!

Re: Vineyard Tours - A Great Way to Appreciate Wine

mikeytimons — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:27:01 -0000

Nice one. I have stumbled and twittered this for my friends. My friends will enjoy reading it also.

Re: Turkey and Cannellini beans with Terlato Pinot Grigio

girlwithaglass — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:27:16 -0000

Boy can I relate to the freezer/cupboard hunt! Well said. I have a similar recipe with chicken breasts, spinach, cannellini beans that is an old standby. Your line about "formerly" fresh spinach is great. Of course, with fresh ingredients, this dish is awesome. I put the broth in with the chicken though, it makes it yummy-moist. Excellent wine choice too.

Re: Get in the Pink for October!

dcpatton — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:04 -0000

I believe Cline is also involved with their Cashmere offering.

Re: A Little Wine Science

teachtw — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:39:10 -0000

Interesting post. I have stumbled this for my friends. Hope others find it as interesting as I did.

Re: Turkey and Cannellini beans with Terlato Pinot Grigio

jpower — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:26:25 -0000

Not too bad at all, but it was my last gasp. I had to break down and actually go shopping the next day or it would have been mixed pasta remnants, canned peas, and whatever was in the bottom of a couple cereal boxes for dinner.

Re: Turkey and Cannellini beans with Terlato Pinot Grigio

Gina — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:11:01 -0000

Wow! Not bad for a scavenger hunt.

Re: Recycle your used corks

flicker90 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:45:25 -0000

Great post. I do have a lot of corks but I always throw them out lol. Now I'll start saving them...

Re: Wine Tasting Clubs: Solving the Mystery One Glass at a Time

twitter-15109604 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:17:42 -0000

We love Iris - she's amazing!

Re: Wine Tasting Clubs: Solving the Mystery One Glass at a Time

Jeanette_JMom — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:20:06 -0000

Iris sounds amazing! I wish I had someone like that guide me through the world of wines :)

Re: Mama’s got a Fusebox…

jpower — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:07:09 -0000

Thanks! We had a lot of fun with it all. Unfortunately, we did not win, but I may have to buy one of these kits for a party, they are a blast.

Re: Fusebox Blending – Joe’s Perspective

jpower — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:55 -0000

I hear you. I was once on a blending team with Dr Xeno. That was like having Keith Richards be Amy Winehouse's AA sponsor.

We got complimented on how good it tasted right before they listed all of the reasons why we were disqualified. They ranged from not filling out our paperwork to submitting an insufficient quantity.

I'm sure it a serious flaw in my character that makes me prouder of that than if we had won. :)

Re: Mama’s got a Fusebox…

1winedude — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:13:45 -0000

Hot damn those labels are awesome!

Re: Fusebox Blending – Joe’s Perspective

twitter-17033125 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:10:53 -0000

I think Amy's OCD is better suited to blending, no? I think I share your ethos of wine, but our brash and exuberant, damn-the-torpedoes, we-don't-need-no-stinking-rules attitude works better at tasting, then blending. Good luck!

Re: Mama’s got a Fusebox…

twitter-17033125 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:57:44 -0000

What a fun idea!
I love both of the labels,
Good luck and happy drinking.

Re: Jack, the Very Bad Dog

Jeanette_JMom — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:57:16 -0000

Aw, I'm so sorry to hear about Jack. This was a great essay to read and a great tribute to a beloved pet.

Re: Transcendant Moments

jpower — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:41:44 -0000

Thanks to you too!

Re: Transcendant Moments

jpower — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:41:12 -0000

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

Re: Transcendant Moments

jpower — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:39:08 -0000

Thank you very much! I've always liked it, but it was written before very many people were reading my ramblings. I hope no one minded that I shared someting old.

Re: Restaurant Common Sense from the NYT

jpower — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:33:01 -0000

Thanks for stopping by, Mark. You're right, it is up to management to make sure that they are well represented by their staffs. Either hire well or train well, but those people are the face of your business.

Re: Transcendant Moments

Donalyn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:40 -0000

great post - I really enjoyed it :)

Re: Transcendant Moments

alisafoodista — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:59:52 -0000

tantalizing promises of transcendence... i love that phrase...what a really wonderful post :)

Re: Transcendant Moments

Deb R — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:24:45 -0000

i think this is easily one of your BEST posts ever my friend..thanks for sharing & bringing back some great memories of days gone by in the City by the Bay..San Francisco will always have a special place in my heart~

Re: Restaurant Common Sense from the NYT

Mark — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:37:23 -0000

Joe,
As you point out, restaurant owners spend way too much time dealing with things that should have been taught at the home dinner table. It’s unfortunate that so many servers and folks that have chosen to be in the hospitality industry don’t take their jobs more seriously and consider what impact their actions have on a restaurant’s ability to survive and hopefully thrive for many happy years. In the end however, it is ultimately up to the owner or manager to decide what kind of individual they want to put on their front line that will make patrons keep coming back.