Tag Archives: Italy

A Birthday with Shirley Jones

Posted on September 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I celebrated my birthday with wine, women and song, not a bad combination if I do say so myself.  We went out for dinner, and then my Bride allowed me to share the evening with Shirley Jones, … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day

Posted on August 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was under the weather for about a week with a nasty bug, which really curtailed my passion for friends, food and drink.  Some time I wonder, with all the medicine (wine) and garlic in my diet, how does a … Continue reading →

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Antonio’s Cucina Italiana

Posted on August 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I recently had dinner with a friend at a restaurant, which started its origins back in my old neighborhood.  As kids we used to congregate at a park, and if it we would walk or drive across the other side … Continue reading →

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Another Planning Meeting for my Reunion

Posted on July 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Periodically I bring you up to date on the plans for my open year Junior High School Reunion and we just had the last planning meeting, as it is one week away, actually by the time you read this the … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Dessert Wines

Posted on July 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

After having dinner at one restaurant during the Plymouth Art Fair, we ventured off for dessert at another restaurant, as I was telling them about a great dessert that I have had there before.  Alas in the time lag between … Continue reading →

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Sauce Bolognese and an Awesome Brunello

Posted on July 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I like most people have an affinity for Italian cuisine, and I am very partial to a classic Bolognese Sauce as opposed to a Marinara Sauce.  I think that I make a very good sauce, if I may be so … Continue reading →

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Coco Pazzo in Chicago, Illinois

Posted on June 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Chicago has long held a steady hold on the Midwest as a place to go for a nice weekend.  Especially when one had to go there on a business trip, as I did several times a year for years.  It … Continue reading →

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Ceramic Wine Bottles

Posted on June 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

A friend of mine’s son is the Cub Scouts and they recently had a big fund raiser for the pack.  He found three ceramic wine bottles, that still were sealed and he thought of me.  I went and picked them … Continue reading →

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A Great Save to End a Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Once a year, normally my Bride makes a business trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for business.  Some years I tag along and other years I do not, depending on the schedule of the meetings, otherwise I may be … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Mother-in-Law jokes seemed to have been around as long as I can remember.  I know that I am extremely fortunate that I have no qualms about mine, so I can not relate to the sentiments of the jokes that have … Continue reading →

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