An Interesting Wine Recall Notice

Though not local to California, I found this wine recall notice a bit interesting.  Be sure to read to the end to see what was wrong with the wine and the explosive effects. From my friend’s at Bishop’s Cellar: July 5th, 2010 After a busy holiday weekend, we hope everyone is settling into their summer routine…

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Barry Lancy: Wine for Windows

Computer problems and wine do not normally go together, but in learning to write in the blog world has brought about a special relationship between my computer and I.I was attempting to re-install every program that was ever installed on my computer, after some virus had made my system unresponsive. My laptop is not new…

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Lance Cowart: Quick Coq au Vin

Cooking uncovered over high heat, the liquid reduces and concentrates its flavors in a fraction of the time required for the traditional long-simmered dish. Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cups quartered cremini mushrooms 2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices…

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Rusty Sly: Home Again

To my Friends, I finally came home this week from my business adventures and does it ever feel good.  I know that Eve, as well as many of my readers, want to strangle me due to the lack of articles over the past month, but I thought that I would share some of the high…

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