December 2009

  • Crane Lake Red Table Wine Nouveau 2009 California

    By lisala on 12/30/09 10:11pm
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    I've been seeing Crane Lake wines at the local RiteAid for three or four months now, at the bargain price of two bottles for $7.00. I confess that, after a less than stellar experience with Charles Shaw, I turned up my nose. But when this interestingly honest label turned up at the local Bargain Grocery Outlet, well, for $3.99, I figured why not?

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  • Champagne: Not Just for Drinking

    By Eviaa on 12/16/09 9:26pm
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    With the holidays in full swing and everyone getting into holiday party mode, it's no doubt the lists for food and drinks to serve are growing rapidly. Champagne is one of those tried and true drinks, especially popular for toasting at the start of the new year. And while adding ingredients to this bubbly beverage can turn it various champagne cocktails, it may also be used in food recipes perfect for entertaining. Thanks to websites like epicurious.com (one of my favorite websites for recipes) you can find more uses for bubbly than just drinking. This tasty shrimp appetizer is surprisingly easy to make, delicious and beautiful when plated.

    Marinated Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc

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  • Jim Beam Yellow Label Rye

    By lisala on 12/15/09 10:32pm
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    I've written about American Rye as the quintessentially American whisky. I'm particularly fond of Rittenhouse Rye, and have a distinct fondness for Old Overholt. The other day, we tried Jim Beam's "Yellow Label" Rye. It's a bit more expensive than Old Overholt, which in turn is a bit more than Rittenhouse Rye.

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  • Long Island Iced Tea

    By Eviaa on 12/12/09 7:00pm
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    Ohhh the Long Island Iced Tea. While a tasty beverage, it apparently has quite the reputation considering everytime I order one, I get a look from everyone around me. You know, that look like "wow, bad day, huh?" Or "Yikes, drink much?" I find it pretty amusing since to me, alcohol is alcohol and you can still enjoy a drink like this one, without turning into a raging alcoholic. It helps as well, that most of the bars I've ordered a Long Island Iced Tea in, have a serving limit. Pretty smart idea considering the ingredients.

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