I have a list somewhere of things I’d like to try in my life time. In some cases, these things do not mean just try, but fully learn and understand. Many of you know that I am a wine, tea, and hot chocolate connoisseur (which I sometimes think is just a fancy term for fanatic). One thing that has never really been added to that list thanks to my insistance on not becoming a caffeine addict is coffee. However, that being said, I have always wanted to learn how to use an espresso machine.
Intro to Wine and Vermont Made Wines
It occurred to me that the Vermont wine category has not been thoroughly explored by many of the more discriminant wine fanatics. I’m not saying this is true for all of them, just a large portion. In fact, to the individual who is unfamiliar with wine, there are three places wine comes from: California, France, and Italy. This individual will also tell you something else: If you want good wine cheap, get a Californian. Well, that is the opinion of someone unfamiliar. First of all, Red Truck (or White Truck or Pink Truck – it’s […]
This Week’s Recommendation: Grüner Veltliner Hugo 2010
It is always nice to know a wine you suggested to someone is a particular success with them. I am not a sommelier by any stretch of the imagination, but I have been able to find good wines, and thanks to a job at a wine store for the 2010 season, I know a few more good wines than I used to. I have, in recent months, begun to act as a “personal sommelier” of sorts for my friends, often being asked to suggest wines for particular meals or to hunt down wines for friends […]
Sherlock Holmes and John Watson
It’s a bit of a curiosity that’s sprung up, but has probably been coming on for a while. It all started with a simple observation: “Have you been moving the coasters on the side table around?” I asked my roommate a couple weeks after we moved in. “Huh? No, I haven’t.”
Out to the Ol’ Irish Pub
I have been wanting to go to Ri Ra’s in downtown Burlington for a long time. I’ve heard great things about it. There is also the fact that it is an Irish Pub. And for anyone who’s been to a real Irish pub in Ireland (or even if you’ve been to a pub in Britain and miss that), you know that’s not a word you readily throw around when talking about Irish themed pubs in America. Last night may not have been the best time to go out. If any of you are up northern […]