Wine educator, baker, maker of cheese.

Joined March 2013
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Bad jokes-my favorite kind
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I see the Google doodle honors scones today, complete with recognizing the "cream first" and "jam first" debate.
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It's gastronomy, but sometimes the ad cuts off at just the wrong (or right) spot.
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St Cera (left) a spreadable washed rind cheese, aromatic, earthy and mushrooms but with a soft-buttery texture. St Tola (right) lightly aged goat cheese with a light goat tang.
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I had to visit the cheese cathedral, Neal's Yard. Sadly the producer of Edmund Tew was flooded, so none is available for a few weeks. But I obtained a St Cera (washed rind cows milk) and a St Tola (goats milk).
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A Wyfe of Bath cheese. A buttery and a little nutty cows cheese. Quite good
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Things the kitten has decided are a toy so far today: her tail :-) a piece of paper :-) a pen :-/ A nail file :-/ a shoe :-) a toy mouse :-) a paperclip :-/ a tweezer :-/ , another cat :-D kleenex :-) my foot (ow) It's getting tough to keep up with her definition of toy
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I've seen a lot of wacky baseball, but nothing like this. This is crazy
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A passover flourless Orange/Cardamom chocolate torte. We have not cut into it yet, but it smells delicious.
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We're making lamb chops tonight. I've pulled out a 2011 Kelley Fox Mirabai Pinot. The wine is still fruit driven, though the fruit is more dried. Almost a raspberry fruit leather, violets, leather and a bit of new oak in the background. Still vibrant and only 12.5%.
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It's good to have simple, easy to follow rules. The rule here is that if I wish to leave the room for any reason, I have to play with her.
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When the schnecken beckons.
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This still doesn't cut it.
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We made a Cajun shrimp fettuccine for dinner. I'd have a picture, but cream, cheese, shrimp and cats ...trying to take a photo would have resulted in a cat running off with dinner.
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Cat philosophy. Which is of greater value, the toy or the box it comes in ? #catthoughts
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Apparently, any trash I create while working must be either taken immediately downstairs or it will be spread about the floor as a toy.
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Older wine tasting (with one beer for fun)
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I wanted to make blueberry muffins but found I lacked milk and butter. Blueberries in a tin with flour and egg won't quite cut it.

ALT Swedish Chef Baking GIF

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I recall taking the rapid downtown in the 70s and sitting in cavernous (and largely empty) municipal stadium watching some dreadful teams. John was always there banging his drum. In that vast empty space it really echoed. He is a big part of my memories of seeing a game.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of John Adams. John has been with us since our time at Cleveland Municipal, banging his drum for nearly 50 years, bringing joy to fans and players alike. John, you will be missed but your legacy will live on forever.
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