Monthly Archives: August 2012

Daniel

Posted on August 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I was looking for a book and found a cookbook by Daniel Boulud.  We bought a copy of this book and another one as a Christmas present for the couple we went with on a holiday in Manhattan.  Going to … Continue reading →

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Customer Service and How This Blog Arose

Posted on August 10, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I have had quite a few inquiries of why I write this blog.  I thought I would discuss this matter as I come near my first one hundred entries in “The Wine Raconteur.”  There have been concerns from friends and … Continue reading →

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A U.S.O Party

Posted on August 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

It was at the peak of the “Swing Era” revisited, when the younger set discovered that they could dance and hold their partner as well as rediscovering the sound of the Big Band.  A good friend of ours is a … Continue reading →

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Seared Foie Gras and Alsatian Gewurztraminer

Posted on August 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were attending a wedding for one of her good friends in a northern suburb of Chicago.   As in all weddings there is a lot of ado on the day of the nuptials and this day was … Continue reading →

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Toledo, Ohio with Art, Klinger and Perry Mason

Posted on August 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We made a little weekend get-away with another couple to see an art exhibit in Toledo, Ohio.   The Toledo Art Museum is a wonderful facility and they have some wonderful exhibits and I say that even because I am spoiled … Continue reading →

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Kidney Stones and Paradise

Posted on August 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We were all set to go on holidays to Hawaii, as I had never been there.   We had first class seat arrangements for the flight and a week in Maui.   Ready, set, go.   The day before, I had a kidney … Continue reading →

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Seafood on the Water and Viognier

Posted on August 5, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We were down in Florida visiting some friends and we were going out for dinner on Siesta Key.   It was a hot day, which is what one wants when you are down there in the winter season.   Good friends, good … Continue reading →

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A Tip from My Barber

Posted on August 4, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I have been going to the same barber since I was in Junior High.   At that time they were the first “salon” for men and they were located in Downtown Detroit.  They have since moved out to one of the … Continue reading →

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“Second Labels” from Great Wineries

Posted on August 3, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When I was discussing the Classifications of the Medoc, I attempted to show how one go down a rung or more in the ladder of each Commune and find an excellent wine.  Now I am going to discuss what is … Continue reading →

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Visual Aids for My Memories

Posted on August 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

As I sometimes was poetic about meals and restaurants, I am sure that some people may find some of my writings questionable.   I am not implying that I am weaving the Emperor’s New Clothes, but I am a collector or … Continue reading →

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