Monthly Archives: December 2007

Vignola Market no more?

Well- I was in the Vignola Market (see November 15th, 2007 entry) buying some white truffle oil Friday and it didn’t look any different, but when I got home I looked at the receipt and noticed it said Juliet’s Market and Cafe.  … Continue reading

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Christmas 2007 After Action Review

Well the day was truly wonderful.  We certainly are blessed and thankful.  The meal was by and large a success.  Only problem was I messed up the tarte.  Somehow the apples got over caramelized and permeated the whole thing with a … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all!  Here is our Christmas Day dinner that will be served at stately Fred Manor: Christmas 2007 Menu Appetizers Cheese and Fruit Plate Col del Sole Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry N.V.   Soup Apple and Chestnut … Continue reading

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Zardetto Prosecco di Conegliano Brut

  As of today’s date I have tried at least (I say at least because occasionally my records get a little fuzzy!) twenty three different producers of Prosecco.  While I have a couple of strong favorites the one we seem … Continue reading

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IL Forno

As promised in my 12/5/07 entry here is a more in depth review of Il Forno.  Frederick’s best pizza. Service: 86.  Server was polite, prompt and kept my water glass full.  This was fine for me as I don’t expect the … Continue reading

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Chef Lin Buffet

The Fredlings have been bugging me to take them here for a while.  Now I’m not a big fan of buffets but as a parent you’ve got to know when to pick your battles so I gave in.  After all … Continue reading

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Ahh- Prosecco!

             I have always thought that the perception that sparkling wines should be reserved for celebrations does the holder a disservice.  It only serves to ensure that we don’t drink enough of this wonderful beverage.  Part of the problem is … Continue reading

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Best Pizza according to Fred

For my money the best pizza in our area is Il Forno.  Located in the Westridge shopping center on Route 40 (1035 W. Patrick Street) it serves pizza from the wood burning, brick oven pizza.  The pizza comes out with … Continue reading

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Best Pizza?

Pizza- definitely one of my favorite foods.   And it is a source of endless debate, well to be honest argument, in the Fred household.  I am embarrassed to admit that the little Fredlings prefer… Dominos.  There I’ve said it.  This … Continue reading

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