Tag Archives: France

Out of Sight, Out of Mind – Part Two

Posted on March 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After I posted my find of all the wine that had been misplaced, I also found a few bottles of beverages that were not wine, and we have been known to enjoy a glass of other drinks from time to … Continue reading →

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“Open That Bottle Night”

Posted on March 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I am trying to keep abreast of the Wine Lover’s Calendar, and diverging from my usual writing, with the topic of “Open That Bottle Night.” It is the concept of opening a bottle of wine that you have been saving … Continue reading →

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Dessert Wines on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After our dinner, while we were finishing our red wines, no one had room for any dessert, and we had planned on making Bananas Foster, that grand dessert from the French Quarter of New Orleans. The conversations were flowing and … Continue reading →

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A Few Great Memories

Posted on February 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of the great things about being on holidays is the chance to be a tourist and to learn and see new things. I have been going to Las Vegas for decades and one would think that by now, I … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Las Vegas, there was some free time, because the grandchildren were attending school, and their parents had work. What does one do in Las Vegas when one has free time? We shop and we dine and … Continue reading →

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The Botsford Inn

Posted on January 27, 2015 by thewineraconteur

As I am getting material ready for one of my dinner club meetings, I remembered a place that was one of our former secretary’s favorite places to have a meeting on the west side. We would meet at the Botsford … Continue reading →

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And Some Bubbles for New Years Eve

Posted on January 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Dinner was completed and so were all the desserts and we were getting ready to bring in the New Year. There were hats and tiaras for the younger ones and we were getting all of the flutes lined up for … Continue reading →

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A Very Thoughtful Christmas Present

Posted on January 1, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I may be old fashioned or perhaps naive, but I was raised to always accept a gift graciously and be thankful that someone took enough time to think of an appropriate gift. There was an adage that I learned years … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Dinner with “The Caller” in Ann Arbor

Posted on December 24, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Another one of my cast of regulars has been dubbed “The Caller.” A little background information is called for, he and his charming wife tend to go out for dinner, especially when they are away for business; and often when … Continue reading →

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8 For $9 ‘til 10

Posted on December 20, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We were still in the bar at Fleming’s, and had actually played movable chairs, probably to the chagrin of our waitress, but we ended up in a booth, still having a grand time and good conversations. Our friend’s date for … Continue reading →

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