WineDiva on August 6th, 2009

Coq au vin Because it takes a lot of preparation time, I don’t make make this dish very often. Well, it’s time! I suggest using the same wine in the recipe that you serve your guests. INGREDIENTS 10 slices bacon, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3 1/2 lbs chicken (either one chicken cut up or equivalent [...]

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WineDiva on June 8th, 2009

Sam Neill: Two Paddocks Located in the Central Otago region of New Zealand—the world’s southernmost wine region—Two Paddocks was launched in 1993 by ‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill. A long-time wine enthusiast, the Kiwi native began his vineyard with just five acres of pinot noir and is in the process of further expanding his acreage. [...]

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WineDiva on February 24th, 2009

Top 10 Cheese Facts 1. Cheese tastes best at room temperature (allow to sit wrapped on counter for at least one hour) 2. You can’t judge a cheese by its smell (some smellies are bland, some blandies are flavorful) 3. Raw milk cheeses that are aged more than 60 days are legal in the USA [...]

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