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February 2009
Economy Friendly Wines from Italy and Chile
Wed, 02/25/2009 - 12:10pm — The Wine GuyTenuta Canale “Pergolato” Rosso Toscano 2006, Regular Price $9.25 Tenuta Canale is located close to the medieval towns of Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Siena, in the heart of the Chianti hills, where the Aiello farm has been producing wines for centuries. The wine is designated “IGT” (Indicazione geografica tipica), meaning a wine that is typical of its geographic area, in this case Tuscany.
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Mistress of the Art of Death
Ariana Franklin, Putnam 2007 Hardcover, Publisher's Price $25.95, Wine & Words Price $6.98
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Washington's Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge
Thomas Fleming, Smithsonian Books, 2005, Hardcover
Publisher's Price $27.95, Wine & Words Price $6.98
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BelGioioso Mascarpone
In 1979, BelGioioso Cheese Company President Errico Auricchio moved his family from Italy to America to start a cheese company like the one his grandfather had founded in Italy over a century ago. The result -- the complete line is made with the freshest milk and from authentic Italian recipes.
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Salmon Run wines from Finger Lakes
Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:44am — The Wine Guy
This week we Feature two wines from the winery of Konstantin D. Frank & Sons in on Keuka Lake near Hammondsport, NY. This is the upstate New York Finger Lakes region, an area known for orchard fruits and Welch's Concord grape juice...until Dr. Kontantin Frank started what has been known as the "Vinifera Revolution."
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Red lumpfish caviar
Lumpfish caviar is an excellent alternative to pricier Caspian Sea varieties. This specialty caviar is a perfect addition to a gourmet meal; used as a substitute in recipes calling for the more traditional roes. It also makes a beautiful garnish, especially alongside sushi. Originally from Iceland, ours is from neighboring Sweden.
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Marcona Almonds
Native to Spain alone, yet prized the world over, Marcona Almonds are a true culinary phenomenon. Enjoyed for thousands of years in their homeland, these wonderful almonds are becoming increasingly popular with the nation's top chefs. Unique in shape and texture, Marconas have an unrivaled sweet, delicate flavor. Ours are roasted over wood fire and dusted with sea salt. Marconas pair perfectly with goat cheeses and are ideal in salads.
Cambozola
Cambozola, which is made by Kasseri Champignon in Bavaria, is a rich and creamy Camembert-type cheese with a bloomy white rind. Beneath its crust, one finds streaks of tangy blue. Hence its name: the marriage of Camembert and Gorgonzola gives us Cambozola. Very popular all over the world, Cambozola is the perfect addition to the after-dinner cheese course and pairs well with fruit and nuts.
* Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Beemster X.O. Extra Double Aged Gouda
We experienced a moment of culinary divinity when we first sampled this double-aged Gouda. Previously, we doubted that any cheese could be more flavorful than Beemster's 18-month Aged Gouda, but their X.O. indeed sets a new bar. With this 26-month gouda, we first noticed its delicate, brittle texture. After we tasted it, the flavor of butterscotch permeated the palate, followed by alternating waves of whiskey and pecan.
* Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Serving Suggestions: Beemster X.O. Extra DOUBLE Aged Gouda
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Super Sharp Quebec Vintage Cheddar
Our Vintage Canadian Cheddar has been aged over four years! Cheddar is a firmly pressed cheese with a hard, homogenous texture. The cheese begins life with a flexible texture and slightly acidic, buttery sweet taste. The fat, protein, minerals and ashes gradually break down during the fermentation and aging process, which intensifies the flavors and firms and dries the texture. Made in Quebec, this cheddar does not contain food coloring. Instead, it showcases a lovely, off-white color. Enjoy the full-flavored, intense, tanginess of this excellent Canadian Cheddar.
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