Posted on 25 November 2009.
We know it’s the last minute – day before – Thanksgiving just as well as anyone else here in America but if you’re like me, then sometimes things come up at the last minute. For many folks that can include which beverage to have with their food of choice, so what I’ll attempt to do [...]
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Posted on 23 November 2009.
Me and some friends pair the Sweet Valley Righteous Red with grub from Seattle’s famous Corvus Cellars
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Posted on 23 November 2009.
Links: Corvus Cellars Sweet Valley Wines
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Posted on 19 November 2009.
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Posted on 16 November 2009.
By Chef Steve Jacobson It’s not quite as easy a decision as one would think. A “scratch kitchen” is a wonderful thing to me but to a whole lot of restaurants all they see is food and labor costs. I have had the honor of working in scratch kitchens the majority of my life and [...]
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Posted on 16 November 2009.
Make sure to check their products out at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/nwcw2001/ In this video, John shows how to make their excellent salsa: How to roast a chicken: How to break-down a chicken:
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Posted on 16 November 2009.
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Posted on 29 October 2009.
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Posted on 05 October 2009.
Fall is without question my favorite time of the year – from the crisp, cool air to the incredible palette of colors to the smell of a near-by wood-burning fireplace – everything about this time of the year appeals to me. Of course, like many of you, I love what I call the “icing on [...]
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Posted on 25 September 2009.
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Posted on 21 August 2009.
Most of us have a lot of food stereotypes which inhibit our sense of food adventure and really does a lot to keep us from missing out on some very good food experiences. I recently ran into this with some relatives who – as a kid – had horrible experiences with Brussels Sprouts. Fewer words [...]
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Posted on 13 July 2009.
It seems there’s a website up that’s dedicated to showcasing just how fancy fast-food can look and it even includes the “recipes” on how to do it; here’s an example: The Colonel’s Chicken Corn Chowder (Fancy KFC) by FancyFastFood Check out their site and more dishes at: www.fancyfastfood.com
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Posted on 26 June 2009. Tags: Food, Videos
A good video showing Chef Bobby flay grilling with President Obama on the White House lawn.
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Posted on 19 May 2009.
2-inch thick-cut Rib-eye Steaks. Kosher Salt, cracked pepper, smoked paprika, granulated garlic and a touch of cayenne – cooked rare over lump-coal charcoal – enough said: Josh McDaniels of Sweet Valley Wines takes a cell-phone pic of his steak.
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Posted on 11 May 2009.
I’ve always been a huge fan of both grilled and bbq’d foods, however, have always owned just a regular gas grill (Weber Genesis) which I love cooking on. The problem is that grilling foods on a setup like this is not the same as low and slow bbq – that’s where a wood-chip smoker box [...]
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Posted on 08 April 2009. Tags: Events, Food
By Traci Garrett I’ve finally recuperated from Taste Washington. (3 full days later)! I always look forward to this fabulous wine and food event. What a terrific way to reconnect with all the people in the industry you know and meet some new faces all under the same roof. The air is filled with [...]
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Posted on 25 March 2009. Tags: burgers, Food
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Posted on 17 March 2009.
When I went to the “Sip of Snoqualmie” on Saturday night, I ran into what was, quite frankly, my favorite thing from that event – and it wasn’t anybody’s wine – it was Smoked Cheddar to die for. The husband & wife team of Kauzlarich Smoked Products produce what is hands-down, the best smoked cheddar [...]
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Posted on 11 March 2009. Tags: Food, meats, steak
Let’s face it, when it comes to picking the perfect compliment to an elegant wine, there are fewer things out there than meat that fits the bill. It’s as if God made cows, pigs, chickens, lamb and Duck for us to be able to fully experience what bliss comes from pairing cuts of the cow [...]
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Posted on 01 March 2009.
Our own Chef Traci hosted a fun get-together with Mutineer crew and some select industry friends. I am not sure how your food and wine parties go but I can definitely attest to the fact tha Traci cooks phenominal food – I just try and hang in her shadow. Other guests included some of our [...]
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