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Online Wine Tasting – Monday Part 5
An eclectic selection of worldwide regions and varietals for the adventurous palate. AlanDani & TrishJim & KathyHunter & KaylaJoeLianaLoren & LarryMartinMindy & NickMike & SusanRachel & ChristinaSteve May 10 Stolpman Vineyards Roussanne 14.99 https://casemates.com/deals/stolpman-vineyards-roussanne May 17 Paolo Scavino Sorriso 13.04 … Continue reading
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Home Meal Kits
During the pandemic rather than visit restaurants, I subscribed to six different meal preparation kits. I enjoyed each, and each had their own strengths. Here is how they compare. Blue Apron is the first kit we tried. Limited customization … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Wednesday Part 5
AaronAlanAlexDaniJimHunterJoeLianaLorenMikeScottSteve I’ve tried to arrange the wines so that they become increasingly complex and full-bodied. Please put the week’s white in your fridge at least 24 hours in advance. I suggest opening the reds at noon and pouring a glass … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Monday Part 4 – Steele
This is a chance to try all the common (and some uncommon) varietals from a single producer who makes excellent wines with a light touch, so the varietal characteristics will come through very clearly. Retail on these wines was $238. … Continue reading
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Linda McBride Alcorn Named TEA Master
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) – the global, nonprofit membership association for the creators of compelling places and experiences – has announced the slate of TEA Masters honorees for 2020. The TEA Masters program celebrates masters of their craft in the … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Wednesday Part 4
AaronAlanAlexDaniJimHunterJoeLianaLorenMikeScottSteve I’ve tried to arrange the wines so that they become increasingly complex and full-bodied. Please put the week’s white in your fridge at least 24 hours in advance. I suggest opening the reds at noon and pouring a glass … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Monday Part 3
Since we can’t come to the wine, the wine will have to come to us. Starting November 23, every week we’ll meet on Zoom and chat about the wines. AlanGusHunterJimJoeMartinLianaLorenMikeSteve I’ve tried to arrange the wines so that they become … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Wednesday Part 3
Since we can’t come to the wine, the wine will have to come to us. Starting October 7, every week we’ll meet on Zoom and chat about the wines. AaronAlanAlexDaniJimHunterJoeLianaLorenMikeScottSteve I’ve tried to arrange the wines so that they become … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Monday Part 2
Alan Hunter Jim Joe Liana Loren Mike Steve August 31 Saladini Pilastri PecorinoSteve’s Selection$9.75 https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/pecorino/saladini-pilastri-pecorino/p/106929750-1 September 7 Hermes Moschofilero MantiniaLiana’s Selection$12.68 https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/moschofilero-fileri/hermes-moschofilero-mantinia/p/2216750 September 14 Le Pre Vaujour Sancerre, 2018Steve’s (and Mike’s) Selection$19.51 https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/sauvignon-blanc/le-pre-vaujour-sancerre/p/172964750?s=920&igrules=true September 21 Nora AlbarinoMike’s Selection$17.56 https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/albarino/nora-albarino/p/59981750 September … Continue reading
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Steve’s Chicken and Celery Salad with Wasabi
Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb shredded or cubed chicken meat 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp Tatziki sauce 1 Tbsp tahini diced scallion 1 or 2 Tbsp wasabi paste 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 celery stalks dried cranberries tarragon salt pepper … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Wednesday Part 2
Since we can’t come to the wine, the wine will have to come to us. Starting July 29, every week we’ll meet on Zoom and chat about the wines. I’ve tried to arrange the wines so that they become increasingly … Continue reading
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Thai Coconut Carrot Soup
★★★★★ Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Difficulty: Easy Servings: 8 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp oil 1 small onion peeled and diced 2.5 lb carrots peeled and diced 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups canned coconut milk 2 garlic cloves minced 3 Tbsp Thai red curry paste 2 T bsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp … Continue reading
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Southern-Spiced Chicken, Potato Salad, Green Beans with Maple Syrup and Red Pepper
INGREDIENTS Chicken 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Tbsp Southern Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Yellow Mustard, Smoked Paprika & Cayenne Pepper) ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Potatoes ¾ lb Golden Or Red Potatoes 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar … Continue reading
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Steve’s Healthy Egg Salad
INGREDIENTS 3 hard boiled eggs 1/4 cup 2% milkfat Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp pickle relish 1 Tbsp stone ground mustard 1/2 tablespoon dill 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 cup chopped red onion Chopped chives (to taste) Salt and pepper (to taste) DIRECTIONS Cut up the hardboiled eggs. Combine all ingredients and … Continue reading
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Steve’s Creamy Cucumber & Radish Salad
INGREDIENTS 1/2 English cucumbers, sliced 6 radishes, sliced 2 Tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tsp fresh chopped dill Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Peel the cucumbers as desired. Thinly slice. Do the same to the … Continue reading
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Dani’s Vegetarian Lasagna
Ingredients: About 9 Pasta sheets (make your own or use fresh pasta from Whole Foods) 1 15oz package of part skim ricotta cheese 3/4 cup mozzarella 1/4 cup parmesan 1 egg Approximately 4 cups of fresh spinach 2 or 3 … Continue reading
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Linda’s Onion Soup
Ingredients for the Soup 2 Vidalia sweet onions (large), sliced into crescents about 1/4″ thick 1 tbs Butter 1 tbs Olive oil 1/2 tsp Sugar 2 tbs Flour … Continue reading
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Linda’s Carrot Ginger Soup
This is very easy and forgiving. The recipe is easily halved. Melt (3) TBS Butter in soup pot. Peel and chop (6 -7) Large Carrots and add to pot on low/medium heat. Peel and chop (1-2) Medium Onions and add to pot. (I had a … Continue reading
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Alcorn McBride Christmas Cheese Bread Recipe
In a small pot scald (means heat to just barely bubbling): 1 1/2 cups Milk Whilst heating milk, grate and toss with a small amount of flour: 6 oz Extra … Continue reading
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Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki by Loretta Kwan
NOTE: There is enough batter for 2 okonomiyakis. In the insta story, I cooked one noodle and okonomiyaki at a time once I started frying half the batter. Ingredients: 2 Mama Ramen (pork flavor) 3 eggs (1 for batter, 1 … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Mondays
Since we can’t come to the wine, the wine will have to come to us. Starting June 8, We’ll meet on Zoom and chat about the wines. AlanDaniHunterJimJoeLianaLorenMartinMikeSteve Please put the week’s white in your fridge at least 24 hours … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tasting – Wednesdays
Since we can’t come to the wine, the wine will have to come to us. Starting May 6, every week I’ll do an online tasting with bottles of wine in cases I’ve distributed to eleven friends: AlanAlexHunterJimJoeJustinLianaLorenMartinMikeScottSteve We’ll meet on … Continue reading
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Western Roadtrip
Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico in 12 days and 2600 miles In July 2019 Dani and I set out on a 2600 mile, 12-day road trip of the western states. We had a bucket … Continue reading
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Hamilton
It’s a good show, not a phenomenal one. Of course nothing could live up to the hype. It’s great that it’s bringing new people in to see musical theatre (as long as they’re rich enough to spend a ridiculous amount … Continue reading
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Moving On
Alcorn McBride was founded in 1986, and we bought our office on Hiawassee in 1992. After 27 years there, we’re moving! We’ll miss our fancy/cluttered space, but we are excited about our new facility, which is just up the road, … Continue reading
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Australia 2017
The flight from Hong Kong to Sydney is overnight, and takes about nine hours. Dani had a rough night in coach, with three infants nearby, but Linda and I were able to get some sleep in business (thank you frequent … Continue reading
Hong Kong’s Peak
Guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 6 We had to check out of the hotel at 1pm, but our flight to Sydney wasn’t until almost 9pm, so we had a whole day to spend in the city. … Continue reading
Ngong Ping Cable Car
Guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 5 Today we were tourists doing touristy things on Lantau Island. Many companies offer guided tours but we decided to roll our own adventure based on the sights/activities I read about … Continue reading
Hong Kong’s Cat Cafe and Amber
Guest post by Dani. Hong Kong 2017 – Day 4 We started our day with a leisurely breakfast upstairs and debated what we should do for the day. Yvonne warned us Sunday would be very crowded. Despite that, we briefly … Continue reading
Visiting Hong Kong – Tips for Travelers
Hong Kong is perhaps the easiest city in Asia for English visitors. Its more than 150-year history has left a legacy of English signage everywhere. Most people speak some English, and many speak it fluently (the exception seems to be … Continue reading
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