Monthly Archives: August 2008

Volt

 Well, I know the professional critics will not review a restaurant until at least three months after it opens, but hey I’m just a rank amateur, so what do I care.  With all the anticipation I’m not inclined to wait more than three weeks.  … Continue reading

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A Fine Summer Rose

Regular readers will know my fondness for sparkling wines especially Prosecco from Italy.  Always up for new wine experiences, and hearing so many great things about cava (Spanish sparkling wines), we recently  tried one that turned out to be a great summer wine.  It … Continue reading

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“Pizza Wine”- the Quest Continues

I think I might have found it.  What the heck am I talking about?  Check here for some background.  I picked up a bottle of this upon a recommendation from an Uncle when I was on vacation.  We loved it, but … Continue reading

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The Great Schism continued…

The interloper (as mazeway guessed) is the caipirinha.  I have to admit that they are pretty darn good, and much quicker and simpler to make than a mojito, but they are just a notch below my beloved mojito to me.  Not … Continue reading

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The Great Schism

Sundays in the summer when we are around have a nice rhythm in the Fred household.  Get up, go to church, come home and adjourn to the pool for some relaxing and (of course) food, usually on the grill.  As loyal readers will … Continue reading

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Out of Here!

On vacation- no Internet access either so no more posts until second week in August.  See you then. Fred

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