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November 11, 2010 HOW coffee is made
According to research done by the National Coffee Association, approximately 112 million Americans were “every day coffee drinkers” in 2006. Each year another 3-5% of the population joins in as an every day drinker racking up $18 Billion a year spent on coffee by Americans. The average coffee drinker has 3 cups a day, which... read more →
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Vintage 2010 in Napa Valley: Sugar and Acidity
. . . . Image via Wikipedia Two of the important things to look for in a wine are the fruit and the acidity. There are a few easy ways to detect these markers in a wine. You may have heard a wine described as “New World” or “Old World”. When you hear that, it’s... read more →
Artesian Sea Salt from Mendocino
I met Captain Bob La Mar at the San Rafael farmer’s market. Bob and his wife, Lora were looking for a way to share their love of the Northern California ocean with others. Lora created a seasoning to give out as holiday gifts by simmering down the ocean water until it was salt. The result... read more →
Southwestern Skillet Steak with Chipotle Salsa
. In the middle of winter grills often sit covered in snow, waiting for a nice day to come along so they can once again serve as man’s other best friend. That leaves BBQ fans challenged to cook their steaks indoors and still get that grilled texture. My father-in-law introduced me to this recipe that... read more →
Presidential Rack of Lamb a la Richelieu
. . When President and Mrs Reagan visited Paris in the mid 1980′s they did have many official functions including a diplomatic dinner with President and Madame Francoise Mitterand at the Elysee Palace (the White House of France) Naturally, the diplomatic decorum demanded that the American guests of honor should return the invitation. The Reagans... read more →
