Category Archives: Dining

A Small Dinner of Alumni

Posted on January 2, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Over the course of my writings, I have written about my assorted junior high reunions and assorted planning meetings.  Recently an alumna that could not make the last reunion was in town and created a mini get-together of some old … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Pinot Noir Wines on Christmas

Posted on December 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Christmas Day is a traditional time to have dinner at my cousin’s house.  She puts on a very nice spread of food, and there is always a lot of fun and good cheer.  She starts the evening off with several … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Oakland Hills Country Club

Posted on December 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club had our annual Christmas dinner, but we held it at a new venue.  We ventured out to the Oakland Hills Country Club, which is a noted facility and they were the host to the 90’Th PGA Championship … Continue reading →

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A Blogger Cooks (Part Two)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

While still with our gracious hosts of Oliver and Nina, dinner was finished.   What would be considered the norm, when two wine Bloggers get together the conversation always returns to wine.  We were still discussing the “dirt” or terroir of … Continue reading →

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A Blogger Cooks

Posted on December 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Fear not, I will not tell a tale of my cooking, rather I will discuss the culinary arts of a fellow wine blogger Oliver alias The Winegetter.  Oliver and I have gotten together twice already, once with our Brides and … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Dinner Party

Posted on December 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The month of December is always filled with business, corporate and association dinners.  I was recently invited to a dinner, which was affiliated with a board meeting.  This meeting was more of a fun setting and I got to tag … Continue reading →

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Stream of Consciousness

Posted on December 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The term “stream of consciousness” is a literary term that I learned back in the early days of my education.  It was at Wilson Junior High School in Detroit, that I first discovered this device that is used by authors.  … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Guest for Thanksgiving

Posted on December 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The usual crowd was coming to the house to celebrate Thanksgiving, as well as the birthdays in the month of November.  Not to mention that the family from Louisville were also in town for the holiday.  Can you say full … Continue reading →

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An Impromptu Night and a Tesla

Posted on November 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We were getting the house ready for Thanksgiving, and prepping meals, when we got a phone call.  Our family from Louisville arrived early at the hotel, and invited us to join them for dinner.  The hotel that they stay at … Continue reading →

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Some Fun Dinners at Home

Posted on November 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Given my preferences, I prefer Armenian cuisine, followed by Mediterranean style cuisine after that.  That is what I like, if not having something simple like a filet.  Of course my Bride gets bored with my requests and since we are … Continue reading →

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