So how did this fascination of mine with wine develop? I remember the days of Annie Green Springs wine (last produced in 1977). Or Almaden jug wine, it comes in a box today; but a box would never work for a candleholder, which graced many of our tables, alongside concrete block bookshelves, and kerosene lamps,…
Category: Food and drink
Milbrandt Vineyards – you feel like family.
My first visit to Milbrandt Vineyards tasting room in Prosser, Washington was on a birthday trip in August. How was it? Well even though we have, OK had, an agreement to not sign up for any more wine clubs we are now members. The tasting room is located next to Wine-O-Clock, one of our favorite…
A good bottle of wine, what’s that?
We were staying at Nash’s airBnB in Rubion, a small village in the South of France. (Actually our hostess was Corrine, Nash was her dog that we fell in love with). At the local market we bought wine for about 3 Euros, then had a picnic while sitting on a bench in front of an…
Bacon, roasted squash, and spinach salad – a weeknight treat
In the refrigerator there were a few slices of bacon, a small Delicata Squash, and some spinach that needed using, the motivation and genesis of an idea that worked out well. I cut the bacon into pieces approximately ¼” wide and lightly cooked them, but not long enough to brown. While the bacon cooked I…
Tuscan beans, a quick lunch!
Working from home does not mean boring lunches. I whipped these Tuscan Beans in about 15 minutes. It is good to treat yourself well even when you are eating alone. Started by dicing a bit of onion and clove a garlic, sauté them for a bit Then add drained canned beans, (cannellini, pinto, or…
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