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June 12, 2009

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 is also considering increasing taxes on beer, wine and hard liquor.  Things are still preliminary [...]

August 1, 2008

Out of Here!

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

July 14, 2008

Farmer’s Market 7-12-08

Stopped by the West Frederick Farmer’s market on Saturday about 11:00 a.m.  I’m  happy to report that it was packed.  There must have been several hundred people there.  Picked up some blueberries and bunches of basil.  Pesto time tonight!  That’s one of those iconic summertime recipes in the Fred household.   One of the benefits of eating seasonally [...]

May 20, 2008

Robert and me. (Robert Mondavi RIP 1913-2008)

Just wanted to throw in my two cents on the passing of Robert Gerald Mondavi one of the giants of American wine who died at age 94 on May 16th.  According to Robert Parker “he had the single greatest influence in this country with respect to high quality wine and its place at the table.”  Not [...]

May 7, 2008

Isabella’s Wine Dinners

Interesting article in today’s Frederick News Post about wine dinners at Isabellas.  Anyone ever been?  I might have to go especially as the next one is with Italian wine.
UPDATE:  I found the menu:
May 19, 2008
Isabella’s Presents
Five Course Wine Dinner
Featuring The Wines of Antinori of Italy
with
“Pineapple” Schmitz from Ste Michelle Wine Estates
May 19, Monday, 2008 7:30 P.M.
44 [...]

January 15, 2008

I’m Back

Sorry for the lack of posts.  I have been away in New Orleans.  Absolute foodie heaven! And why can’t Frederick City have an open container law like the Big Easy? I’m back now and will continue with regular posts.  I am especially eager to get more wine reviews on here.
Fred