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Best Wine Shops in the US
Tim's is great in Orlando. A varied selection, with many good value bottles. They are extremely helpful.
Best 100 bottle wine cooler
I have had a U line with about half that capacity that has performed well for ten years. It is very quiet as well.
Chorizo source
I have not been satisfied with the chorizo I have found in Orlando. Sorta bland.
What cut of beef should I buy to grind at home for burgers?
We think the Alton Brown recipe using sirloin and chuck lightly ground in a food processor is great! He suggests a little kosher salt and let chill for two hours in the fridge after mixing. Try it......
Bottle missing its cork
I recently had a similar experience. About a month ago I opened bottle of 2004 White Burgundy. There was no cork, normal ullage and the wine was fine. My first experience in forty years of drinking wine.
Italian Wine 101 for French Wine Lover?
The Ciacci Rosso is a value and very good I think.
What wine with Tiramisu
Any suggestions for a great pairing with Tira misu after a big meal?? Thanks!
Wine Pairings for Piemonte themed dinner
I am hosting a dinner this weekend focusing on regional dishes and wines from the Piemonte. I have some good ideas about the wine selections, but would be very interested in other thoughts from the readers of this great blog. The menu will be an Antipasti course of prosciutto, speck, robiola boscina, olives and grilled eggplant. Next course to be a small fritatta with eggplant. The main course to be osso buco with saffron orzo with some bitter greens . Dessert is unresolved. Again, would appreciate your thoughtful suggestions.
Grill pans: first thoughts and a smokin' hot tip
Mr C,
Do you marinate your hanger steak?
Changes at DoDiYos
I heard a rumor that the chef has left at Do Di Yo's? Any truth to that? Hope not, always enjoyed eating there.
Freisa
We were served the Freisa with salami and spinach cakes at a very small vinyard near Asti. It was delightful.
Freisa
I was recently in Piemonte and was served a light red wine called Freisa. I thought it was interesting, very aromatic and worthy of some research. I would appreciate any comments from those who are more familiar regarding pairings, history, etc. Thanks!
Need help with wine pairing - Grilled shrimp, red and green peppers, feta and toasted pine nuts on pasta
Carswell,
Thanks, my friend, I appreciate your assistance. Interestingly enough, that is the wine I put in the cooler before I read your response. It is produced by Grosjean.
Need help with wine pairing - Grilled shrimp, red and green peppers, feta and toasted pine nuts on pasta
I am on our boat in the Exumas with limited wine resources. I am serving this dish tonight and have the following choices:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Barbera
Pinot Grigio
Vouvray
Soave
Petite Arvine(Valle d'Aoste)
What would you wine experts serve?
Raw Oysters in Birmingham
I would appreciate any advice on a great place to eat oysters in Birmingham. Thanks!
Christmas dinner - Wine pairing suggestion for rack of lamb with a mustard, garlic, rosemary glaze
We had the Beaucastel 03. it was very good. The Sang des Cailloux may have been a little better with this hearty, flavorful meal, but it was great! Now Tira Misu! I appreciate your fine suggestions today and in the past. What a great thing Chowhound is! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your famlies!
John
Christmas dinner - Wine pairing suggestion for rack of lamb with a mustard, garlic, rosemary glaze
I happen to have a 2001 Sang des Caillous in my cellar, also 1990 and 2003 Beaucastel..............hard choices!
Christmas dinner - Wine pairing suggestion for rack of lamb with a mustard, garlic, rosemary glaze
thanks!
Christmas dinner - Wine pairing suggestion for rack of lamb with a mustard, garlic, rosemary glaze
What would all you experts select for a quiet Christmas dinner tonight with my family? We are also serving a blue cheese souffle and brussel sprouts with pecans. I am leaning toward a great Barolo. Thanks and Happy Holidays.
