‘May I Suggest’ Archives
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by Barbara Kozlowski Dining out is usually a very pleasurable experience. Selecting a wine from an unfamiliar wine list may not be. As we all are aware, restaurant pricing is different from retail pricing and therein may lie the problem. There are times when we set a budget for our dining experience, which can create a quandary when it comes [...]
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by Barbara Kozlowski, for, THE VILLAGE WINE RACK MARDI GRAS Weekend!!! It's hard to believe we're into mid March and ST. PATRICK'S DAY is just around the corner. We also have DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME this weekend. Just a whole lot going on!!! Wouldn't have it any other way. I recently wrote about Scotch and single malts and unless you [...]
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MAY I SUGGEST. . . by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK When was the last time you tried a different varietal of wine, such as a Barolo, a Barbera, a Dolcetto, a Trebbiano or Marsanne? Maybe you've never tasted any one of these wines. MAY I SUGGEST. . . a wine tasting get-together, tasting different wine varietals, ones you have [...]
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by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK In the world of aged whiskies, older and more expensive is not always the best choice. The longer a whisky ages, the more it takes on the flavors of the barrels in which it is aged. I’m not saying to look for whisky aged on a couple of years, but much beyond 21 years is way too long. [...]
MAGIC ONION SOUP IN A HOWL-ED OUT BREAD BOWL
MAY I SUGGEST. . . by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK I had an opportunity to read a copy of USA TODAY recently. I was reading an article about big-time beer holidays and noted that Super bowl Sunday was not the number 1 beer holiday. It actually ranked 10th. Number 1 is the 4th of July, followed by Memorial Day, Labor Day, [...]
PORK WELLINGTON
MAY I SUGGEST. . . by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK Several years ago I was introduced to a wine from CLINE CELLARS called CASHMERE. It's a wonderful wine and the proceeds from the sale of this wine are donated to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength. CASHMERE is a silky and luxurious Rhone-style blend of Mourvedre (44%), [...]
SWEET-ONION QUESADILLAS
MAY I SUGGEST. . . by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK Entertaining for the upcoming Pro Bowl and Super Bowl football games? If you’re having a mixed crowd - wine drinkers and beer/ale drinkers - here's a few comparisons to consider. Light Body Beverages: Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Pinot Grigio Beers: [...]
May I Suggest
MAY I SUGGEST. . . by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK Several years ago I was introduced to a wine from CLINE CELLARS called CASHMERE. It's a wonderful wine and the proceeds from the sale of this wine are donated to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength. CASHMERE is a silky and luxurious Rhone-style blend of Mourvedre (44%), [...]
Liqueur Recipes
MAY I SUGGEST. . . by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK We all have a creative side, whether it be in cooking, sports or the arts. I like to try new things whenever I can, not only physical things, but I also like to make things to give as gifts. I recently came across a book called CORDIALS FROM YOUR KITCHEN and would like to [...]
ROSEMARY PORK CHOPS
MAY I SUGGEST. . . by Barbara Kozlowski, for THE VILLAGE WINE RACK HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND!! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! & HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!! So much going on in such a short time. The month of February has so much happening, you need a program to keep track...and all in just 28 days! I recently read an article by Charles [...]
