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Bean commented on the blog post Saving Big Pairing Pizza with Wine at Home 10 months, 2 weeks ago · View
I am a HUGE Washington Wine Lover but I recently came across a chianti that elevates pizza to a new plane. The Santa Margherita chianti is $17. 99 and worth every penny.
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Bean commented on the blog post Top New Washington Wineries 10 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Ed and I really enjoyed the AniChe Cellars wines during our Gorge Passport trip and during Debuts and Discoveries. A bit off the beaten path, it is well worth it to take a bit of a side trip to check out AniChe Cellars. We really enjoy the Moth Love!
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Bean commented on the blog post Farmers Markets – Friend or Foe? 10 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Wasn’t sure if you had see the pictorial from yesterday’s market but I wanted to share it with your readers
http://www.magnoliavoice.com/2011/07/09/new-location-and-sun-a-boost-for-farmers-market/It shows vibrance, color and community PLUS it makes me nostalgic looking at pictures of Willie Green’s carrots.
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Bean commented on the blog post Farmers Markets – Friend or Foe? 10 months, 2 weeks ago · View
I first need to state that I used to work for the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance. I remember the early days of the Magnolia market. Controversy has surrounded the Magnolia market since the beginning. It all depends on what it is that you value. Nutrition, price, community, quality price ration QPR, convenience, health, sustainability and [...]
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Bean commented on the blog post How to Make Fresh Fromage Blanc 11 months ago · View
No rennet is used in this fromage blanc. The curds are created in this fresh cheese by the acidification of the lemons and enzymes in the buttermilk.
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Bean wrote a new blog post: Red Velvet Apricots 11 months, 3 weeks ago · View
I may be coming late to this party but I am singing the praises of Red Velvet Apricots! When you have a soggy Seattle spring, you can get tired of winter citrus. Farmers announced today that local berry season has been delayed another two weeks and I was CRAVING fresh fruit. I had tried a few [...] -
Bean wrote a new blog post: Domaine des Tours Vaucluse 2007 1 year, 3 months ago · View
Sometimes being a geek has its benefits. While helping a friend at Wine World Warehouse with a computer, I was offered a sip of Domaine des Tours Vin du Pays Vaucluse 2007 . I am not a wine expert but a student of wine. I have a lot to learn about French wines and this one intrigued me. [...]
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Bean wrote a new blog post: Smoked Tomato Tart 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Good friend Vivian declared the summer of 2010 to be the summer of the smoked tomato. So, I took every opportunity this summer to hickory smoke delicious fresh tomatoes. Smoked tomatoes were so popular that Nancy requested smoked tomatoes for her October birthday. My patio tomatoes made it October but a frost, just a week before [...] -
Bean wrote a new blog post: Roasted Chicken for Red Wine 1 year, 6 months ago · View
What do you do when you want red wine for dinner but you don’t want red meat? Bridge ingredients can help you match food and wine. Nancy, at Devine Table , gives her recipe for roasted chicken with truffled butter paired with Cab Franc. When it came time for her birthday dinner, she wanted a Malbec. Knowing her meat preferences, [...] -
Bean commented on the blog post A Menu for a Dinner Party 1 year, 6 months ago · View
The wine that really blew me away that night was the 2000 Russell Creek Winery Merlot that Nancy added last minute to the menu. It was the wine that I kept going back to, over and over again.
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Bean commented on the blog post Paella Party 1 year, 9 months ago · View
I am SO jealous. Vivian has been taunting me about her paella for over a year now. I even was bribing her with opening a bottle of the Woodhouse Tempranillo reserve and still no luck!
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Bean wrote a new blog post: Yum Woon Sen – A Versatile Spicy Thai Noodle Salad 1 year, 9 months ago · View
Yum Woon Sen is one of my favorite summer salads, especially when the weather is hot and sticky. It was one of my go-to dishes when we were traveling in Thailand. The lime and lemongrass flavors are so refreshing in this salad that I knew that I wanted to start serving this at home. The salad [...] -
Bean commented on the blog post Roasted Fruit and Garlic Compote 1 year, 10 months ago · View
Garlic and fruit are not two words that I usually like to see together. Frankly I was surprised that garlic appeared in the title of this article because I have had the pleasure of enjoying this compote twice! In hindsight it makes sense and I think one of the keys to how this dish pairs [...]
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Bean commented on the blog post White Gazpacho 1 year, 10 months ago · View
I remember that you brought this gazpacho to my house the first time you came over. It was the first time that I had white gazpacho. I must admit that I was a bit skeptical but this recipe totally won me over. Just last week, Ed and I were talking about how we could talk [...]
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In reply to - admin started the forum topic Team Riesling for 7/14 in the group Wine Wednesday: Please reply to this thread if you are joining us and bringing a dish to pair with Riesling · View
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Bean posted on the forum topic Team Riesling for 7/14 in the group Wine Wednesday: 1 year, 10 months ago · View
I am going to make Yum Woon Sen – Thai noodle salad but with a pork free option to pair with the Rieslings
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Bean wrote a new blog post: Fresh fromage creates sensuous spring appetizer 1 year, 10 months ago · View
I made simple appetizers for my wine and cheese pairing class, taking the scandalous step of adding a BEER to my pairing. I simply used home made fromage blanc , topping it with raspberries and proscuitto. It was delicious and to me it epitomized spring. I decided to top it with TWO raspberries because I wanted to ensure [...] -
Bean wrote a new blog post: How to Make Fresh Fromage Blanc 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Fresh, home made Fromage Blanc is delicious but it does take some time to prepare. It is time well spent however. I have read other food writers say that making fromage blanc at home is more expensive but I disagree. The trick is to maximize the curd production. I’ll show you how to make your own [...] -
Bean commented on the blog post Viva Italia Dinner 2 years ago · View
I love how you spelled out your steps to success. I can attest to your skills not only as cook but as hostess, as well. I agree that beginning with a welcoming platter as well as beverage can really be the key to a successful evening!
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Bean wrote a new blog post: Sweet and Sour Night at Duck Island Alehouse 2 years ago · View
As part of Seattle Beer Week , Duck Island Alehouse held a Sweet and Sour Night featuring Sour, Fruit and Barley Wine beers. Deschutes Mirror Mirror Rogue Old Crustacean Elysian Cyclops Great Divide Old Ruffian Dogfish Head Black & Blue Deschutes The Dissident Hales Ales Bucephalus Blended Sour Jacobins Rouge- Flanders Red I love my sour beers and Ed loves Barley wine and we both like [...] - Load More
