Monthly Archives: June 2009
Reflections of a Wine Merchant
I just finished reading Neil Rosenthal’s book Reflections of a Wine Merchant (from FCPL). Mr. Rosenthal is a thirty year plus veteran of the wine importing business, dealing mainly in European wines and especially fine Burgundies. The book was so-so. I … Continue reading
Brunswick Farmers Market
The Brunswick farmer’s market is now being held on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. This is a change from last year. The location is the same, but I haven’t had a chance to go this year so no current reports on it. Here … Continue reading
Banana Daiquiris
Forget that awful corn syrup laden; spawn of a chemistry set daiquiri mix. Here is a recipe that hearkens back to the true roots of the drink and is already a regular in our rotation: Put 1/2 to 3/4 oz … Continue reading
Filed under Booze, The Good Life
Arroyo De La Vega Tempranillo Rose 2007
Another nice rose from Ye Old Spirit Shop on 7th Street. This one was around $10 as I recall so it’s a decent value. Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes. Had lots of nice strawberry flavors with a hint of pomegranate. … Continue reading
Filed under Wine
Taxes
I don’t think I’ve ever really raised a political issue here, but here is one that hits close to home: The Associated Press reports that the Senate Finance Committee as part of the “Soda Tax Bill” we’ve been hearing about … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Truffles
The candy kind I mean. You may remember that I had complained back before Christmas about the Candy Kitchen. They seemed in disarray and tired. However, last week I was out stretching my legs and stopped by. Looking around I saw … Continue reading
Budget Cuts and the Fourth Estate
I don’t think anyone is envious of those poor souls labouring in the newspaper business right now. However one of my favorite abuse pinatas: the Frederick News Post is really plumbing the depths. Yes in their current “In Good Taste” column … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Reading, Restaurant Reviews
Odds & Ends
Frederick Wine House is now on twitter. Their handle/user name/id/ whatever you call it (you can tell I’m not hip with Twitter) is FrederickWineHouse. In the email they sent they listed it as FredWineHo. What an awesome name. It’s a … Continue reading