Posts by cheffd

What’s Zin it for me?

What’s Zin it for me?

Well, we made it, the Holidays are upon us. And, here’s one that may get lost in the shuffle. It’s...

The difference between Sherry and Amontillado

The difference between Sherry and Amontillado

Fans of Classic American Literature may remember Edgar Alan Poe’s “Cask of Amontillado”. The main character entices his “friend” Fortunato...

It’s all hallows inside

It’s all hallows inside

Some things have creamy fillings. Others, like Chocolate Easter Bunnies are hollow inside. Why are we talking about candy? A...

Makes you want to sing tiny bubbles

Makes you want to sing tiny bubbles

People of a certain age fondly remember Do Ho singing his signature song: Tiny Bubbles. To later generations (including people...

What will we discover today?

What will we discover today?

Today is an official US holiday. The traditional name is Columbus day. But, in recent years, proponents of Native American...

Time to enter the Pinot Age

Time to enter the Pinot Age

Wine is one of the oldest beverages, dating back to biblical times. Varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Pinot...

Another Japanese Rice Burner

Another Japanese Rice Burner

American Motorcycle riders have a penchant for American made choppers like Harley Davidson. Anything else meets derision. When they see...

What beer is meant for

What beer is meant for

We’ve done it again. It’s another year, and the same tradition arises. It’s time to discover what beer is meant...

The Equinox meets Autumn

The Equinox meets Autumn

It happens twice a year, The relation of the Earth to the sun reaches a point where they are at...

Is Oktober the only month in Germany

Is Oktober the only month in Germany

As you may infer from the headline, today is the official start of Oktoberfest. But, wait, it’s September? Dos this...