From Pure Decadence dessert wine from Lakeland Winery to Offley Tawny Port to Cherry Kijafa; three tasting notes for the price of one.
Author Archives: J Reilly
Simple Black Beans – Less Is More
When I took a rack of baby back ribs out of the freezer to defrost two days ago, black beans weren’t even on the menu. I had planned to go to a nearby farm stand for fresh local corn and my other weekly veggies but drenching rains and flooding alerts scrapped the idea. Not toContinueContinue reading “Simple Black Beans – Less Is More”
That’s A Nice Pair
The nice pair that I’m referring to is my shrimp with baby bok choy over rice and Coppola’s Sauvignon Blanc.
Bacon Pesto Pizza
Up until a few years ago, it never occurred to me to make my own pizza. When you live in the New York/New Jersey area, where you can get great pizza delivered to your home for about $20, why go to the trouble of making it yourself? A friend invited us for homemade pizza one night and opened our eyes to new possibilities.
Orange Crush Memories
Does a certain cocktail inspire memories of a terrific vacation or event? Drew Lazor’s article, “The Rise of Baltimore’s Orange Crush Cocktail” in Punch, brought us back to a delightful trip to Rehoboth and Baltimore a few years ago.
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
Luckily, our local store carries Black Seal despite Gosling’s own website claim that it is “one of the finest rums widely unavailable”.
Converting My Analog Past to the Digital Present – Part 2
In a couple of related posts I waxed nostalgic over belongings that have resurfaced after being tucked away in the bottom of closets, stuffed into the backs of cupboards, and lost in the land that time forgot (AKA “the basement”). I’m happy to say that in the past year many items were put into serviceContinueContinue reading “Converting My Analog Past to the Digital Present – Part 2”
Ararat Nairi 20 Year Brandy
Heady aromas of roasted nuts, toffee, cedar, and oak. Nuts and toffee continue on the palate with hints of graphite. A bit of honey flavor is present while maintaining a dry character. A long lingering finish leaves behind clove and peppery spice with a trace of minerals.
Fattoria Le Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2009
On the palate, plums, figs, and currants abound with notes of cherry vanilla, white peppercorn and licorice.
Mule Drink Lab
We’ll compare a couple of Mule recipes using Bulliet bourbon.
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