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What Rhubarb What???
Well, this is the week that we, by tradition, gather and celebrate independence. We will eat a lot of food, and some of us will shoot off fire crackers. I will not be one of the latter.
So, I found it interesting that in the last week I have been drawn to a traditional conversation about Rhubarb. (See how I just slide from one thought to the other?) When listening to NPR, I heard a great story of how Rhubarb is coming back in New York City farmers’ markets. One person said that it reminded him of his mom, that he would be buying some, taking it home and putting it in the fridge. He also said that it would probably spoil there. He had no idea how to make anything out of it, but the fact that it reminded him of home was enough and worth the money.
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…Or What’s Inside This Box
There is probably nothing more picked on than boxed wine. It is the butt of the joke in many circles as it has come to represent the epitome of cheap wine, one step up from Mad Dog 20/20. So, how do I even begin writing about boxed wine? It is hard enough to purchase (wearing a fake mustache and sunglasses), let alone to admit it doesn’t really taste that bad—in some cases, er, boxes. Yes, I have found a box from which I can drink (occasionally).
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Something Other Than Wine? Pimm’s, Please…
Whether it is meeting friends after work or entertaining guests by the garden, wine will always have its place. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, a glass of chardonnay can always be a refreshing change of pace from that usual red, especially during warmer weather. And surely, mojitos, margaritas and other mixed drinks will please one’s company, but sometimes you’ll find yourself wanting “something else.” So this week, I decided to broaden the scope of this column and introduce to some, and remind others of a wonderful summer treat: Pimm’s No. 1 Cup. This is the perfect summer drink to give that next social gathering some out-of-the-ordinary flavor.
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Making Curry from Scratch
Well, it is absolutely definite—without us knowing it, summer has decided to just come in spurts here and there. So I guess the best thing to do about that is take what I can get. As you have gathered, if you read this column I have spent a lot of time eating out at one particular restaurant in the last month. Now I am going to chill and start making some tasty items at home, while the weather allows it for eating outside. However, I still want to have spicy and Asian. I have for you some recipes that are outstanding! I have eaten more than I should have (of course) of the Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Rice, made by Kate and Will K. They even made their own curry paste!
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A Father’s Day Treat
So just where does the idea of Father’s Day , Mother’s Day , Friend’s day, Grandparent’s Day and so on come from? Not sure, but what I do know is that they all bring together family and friends, and the bottom line is they all involved food! This Sunday is Father’s day—all of us have one, not that we always admit it either. I am sure that we think of our father, if even only for a minute, on that day. Some of us spend our whole day with them celebrating on the sofa in front of the TV, while Mom makes the meal. Some of us go out to the many different choices of restaurants and, yes, have Dad pay.
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Sediment, Decanting and the Vegan Issue
Have you ever had the unpleasant experience of getting a mouthful of “gunk” when you were simply expecting a pleasant swallow of wine? Perhaps you’ve pulled a cork and noticed that the bottom of it appears dirty, and upon further inspection, it appears that a layer of sediment is stuck to the inside neck of the bottle. Often times, however, you might not even know the wine you are enjoying contains this sediment until near the end when it unsuspectingly slips into your glass and eventually your mouth. Despite your initial reaction, this is not necessarily a bad thing (the fact that this sediment exists, that is). As for the mouthful, it’s entirely avoidable.
