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How to stay thin when you drink wine for a living – four nutrition guidelines 14 May 2013 | 04:05 pm
About five years ago, after a lifetime of eating and drinking carelessly, I started putting on the pounds. At 5'2", my height to weight ratio had topped new levels of embarrassment. That, and my cloth...
Doppelbocks: Two liquid bread beers to seek 29 Apr 2013 | 04:35 pm
The Doppelbock, a high-powered version of the German Bock, is a favorite of mine. It’s darker, chewier, heavier, sweeter, and higher in alcohol than its goat-labeled little brother. Doppelbocks origin...
Sippin’ and chillin’ white wines for spring: Tablas Creek & David Hill 22 Apr 2013 | 04:25 pm
Temperatures are hitting the eighties here in Sonoma County and my hands are reaching for some chilled white wines (and rosés, but that's another column). They seem to go down smoother and easier than...
Session beers: Desperately seeking moderation 9 Apr 2013 | 04:37 pm
A Session Beer is a beer that is relatively low in alcohol (5% or lower), balanced in character, and ideally suited for enjoying one after another. I’m getting just a little annoyed by extreme beers. ...
Easy salad dressing recipe: Garlicky Lemony Vinaigrette 2 Apr 2013 | 04:14 pm
Sure, bottled salad dressings are quicker and more convenient. But homemade salad dressing tastes SO much better and fresher. This one takes 5 minutes to assemble, uses heart healthy condiments most p...
Visiting Pinot Noir country in Sonoma County: The best in the Russian River Valley 26 Mar 2013 | 03:26 pm
I have a confession to make: Although I live in the fortuitous California wine country, it's pretty rare that I visit tasting rooms. I remember back before I relocated to Sonoma County from Florida, I...
Wine review: Jordan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 19 Mar 2013 | 03:35 pm
I will admit I'm not much of a Cabernet Sauvignon fan. Appreciation flows from so many other places, I rarely see the need to fawn. Often, it's a wine with so much tannin that it begs for food to balm...
Wine under $10 review: La Ferme Julien Blanc 2011 12 Mar 2013 | 03:48 pm
Available exclusively at Trader Joe's -- not sure if it's distributed outside California, but let's hope it is -- La Ferme Julien Blanc from France's Luberon region is a luscious blend of white French...
More flavor, less money: Buying wine on a budget 5 Mar 2013 | 04:11 pm
Although most are loath to admit it, we all want to squeeze as much value from every dollar, even if we’re rolling in it. I have a friend who doesn’t want for much, but games the sales and savings car...
Good enough to eat with a spoon: Truffle Tremor cheese from Cypress Grove 26 Feb 2013 | 04:52 pm
Cypress Grove Creamery's Cheesemaker Mary Keehn started raising goats in the 1970s, but didn't begin making her magic until 1983. Immediately, her passion turned into winning awards for her now-famous...
