Category Archives: Wine

Thanksgiving, A Second Day

Posted on November 27, 2012 by thewineraconteur

My Bride made so much food for Thanksgiving and even with giving away food as people left, we still had so much, that she invited everyone back for dinner Saturday evening as well.   With all the family and the out-of-towners … Continue reading →

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“Contains Sulfites”

Posted on November 26, 2012 by thewineraconteur

This ominous warning on wine labels has been brought to my attention by people over the years as something to avoid.  They claim that they get headaches from wine and sulfites are the reason.  When pressed they have no reason … Continue reading →

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Tannin

Posted on November 25, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I recently received a message from one of my readers asking me, “What is tannin.”  In spite of the classic Lucille Ball episode where she is crushing grapes in her bare feet, this does not really occur.  They have far … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Feast that Bacchus Would Have Enjoyed

Posted on November 24, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Well the dust is settled from another Thanksgiving meal, and it was a true pleasure to watch my Bride as a whirling dervish overseeing all aspects of the meal.  I had acquired a bug two days ago and with medications … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day and Beaujolais Nouveau

Posted on November 23, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I do hope that all that read this and are celebrating “American” Thanksgiving Day have a wonderful time to enjoy family and friends. Around Thanksgiving time, there has begun a new tradition of the Beaujolais Nouveau.  I can remember years … Continue reading →

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“Well…Do You Feel Lucky?”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I would venture to say any guy from my generation knows that question and the fellow that asked it.  The actor was known for paring his dialogue down and his raspy voice worked to great effect in the Dirty Harry … Continue reading →

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Moro’s in Allen Park, Michigan

Posted on November 21, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I grew up with a bunch of former Jitterbugs and Zoot Suiters, e.g. my Father and all of his cronies.  I was smiling when I read the other day in the paper that the Zagat Survey of Restaurants listed Moro’s … Continue reading →

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Commander’s Palace in Las Vegas

Posted on November 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

On our many trips to Las Vegas to visit two of our children and our growing group of grandchildren we combined two unique venues.  The Brennan family of New Orleans Commander’s Palace, which we have been to, and the old … Continue reading →

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A Get Together of Former Classmates

Posted on November 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I recently got together with three other classmates, one I had gone from Elementary School through High School and the other two we went from Junior High to High School.  We were all in the same homeroom in Junior High.  … Continue reading →

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The Spaghetti Company

Posted on November 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

At one time one of the hottest restaurants in the Metro Detroit area was The Spaghetti Company and they had a couple of locations.  These were very spacious restaurants with good classic dishes that one would expect from an eatery … Continue reading →

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