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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Go Tiger - and Checkout This Masters Leaderboard Widget

Updated April 9, 2021

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I'm thrilled to see Tiger on the prowl again.

While you're at it, enjoy this Masters Leaderboard widget.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

USDA - Food Jargon Gone Wild

Uhhh, just when you thought you understood the basic things in life, along comes bureaucracy and complex jargon.

Check-out the USDA's jargon around food security, insecurity, and hunger:
USDA - Food Security in the United States: Definitions of Hunger and Food Security

. . . I guess that means you don't want to experience "very low food security" tonight!

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

About Bitter Eggplant - and more

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We had dinner over at friends last night. They served a delicious tomato-based eggplant dish. It wasn't bitter at all, so the whole table of guests launched into a conversation about eggplant selection, prepping, and cooking.

After a quick (not exhaustive) Google search, I think these are my takeaways:
  • bitterness is getting bred out of eggplants, therefore, salting eggplant is becoming less important
  • selecting young, not overripe eggplant is good, because older eggplant and those with more seeds tend to be more bitter
  • don't let your eggplant sit around too long before cooking it. Eat it closer to the time of purchase, or it too can get more bitter.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Sharp Park Golf Course - Environmental Controversy

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I've played at Sharp Park Golf Course only once before.  I was looking forward to playing it again this weekend, but alas, the week-long winter storm dashed any hopes of that happening today (had to cancel our reservation). I'm sure the pond is flooding the fairway and standing water must be everywhere.

So it's interesting timing that this SFGate news article caught my eye, Frogs, golfers both endangered at S.F.'s Sharp Park.

Frogs, and snakes, and a San Francisco golf program putting a drain on the city General Fund ... oh my!

You might also be interested in learning more about the course's architect (he also designed Augusta National):
The Life and Work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Start Flocking To These James Beard Nominees

OK foodies, time to descend upon these James Beard 2011 nominees, SF Gate - James Beard Awards 2011 nominations announced: Danko, Phan, Boulevard, rising stars represent.

Looks like California is reasonably represented.

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The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook

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HR 1161 - Booze Shipping

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Lots of controversy here.  The posturing is palpable.

Dr. Vino says, "Now known officially as HR 1161, and unofficially as the Wholesaler Protection Act, the bill seeks to restrict legal challenges to the interstate shipment of wine (and beer and spirits) and keep the legislation that affects wine shipping at the state level."   As for me, I prefer to have as many imbibing choices possible, and access to all the products crafted across the country.

Fermentation - The Daily Wine Blog asks, "What lies and fallacies lie ahead in the effort to prevent America's beer wholesalers from passing HR 1161 and keeping craft beers, wines and a spirits out of consumer hands?"

Learn more about the subject, and follow the rich and interesting discussions, at the two blogs above, or start following:
Facebook - StopHR1161

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

All You Can Drink Cruises - Controversy

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I'm glad to hear that "all you can drink" packages are rolling out, Cruise Critic: Cruise and Booze: All-You-Can-Drink Packages Coming From Royal Caribbean.

We drink a fair amount on cruises, so the convenience of a package makes sense to me. However, there's a buzz of controversy. Cruise Critic Editor in Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, asks, "Will all-you-can-drink packages encourage people to drink to excess, or simply offer a convenient and money-saving option for those with big bar bills?"

What's your opinion?

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Finicky About Wine Alcohol Levels

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When we're drinking wine, it's often fun to try and guess the alcohol level. For us the alcohol level is something to observe, and not something that detracts from our enjoyment of the wine.

However, if you're interested in or finicky about alcohol levels, or don't like high octane wines, then this Jon Bonne' article is worth a fun read, Should We Print Alcohol Levels?

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Friday, February 25, 2011

Wine Writers About Wine As Art

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Everybody's talking about this Vinography: a wine blog post, A Short Conversation Between Wine Writers About Wine as Art. Or Not.

If you enjoy reading about wine, it's worth following the thread.

In case you can't get enough, jump right into the ongoing conversation on Twitter:  Vinography

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Last Minute Ideas For Celebrating Valentine's Day

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Updated Jan 18, 2023

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It's not too late!

Here are some fun and creative ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day, 10 (Last-Minute) Romantic Things To Do On Valentine's Day Together

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

5 Wine Tips For 2011

Checkout these 5 wine tips for you to consider, as you drink into 2011, Jon Bonne's 5 wine-related resolutions for 2011.

In a nutshell:
  1. Buy wine direct
  2. Drink more Grenache
  3. Revisit less fashionable regions
  4. Think small labels
  5. Drink more magnums
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Saturday, January 8, 2011

A New Year Golf Gift

New Year's Eve fireworks in ParisImage via WikipediaWe spent New Year's day with some special friends. Of course, we spent it over a lunch of fine food and fine wine. They too, love to play golf.

They surprised us with a fun gift of:  Golfing - The Golfers Journal - Write It Down! Memories Are All That's Left - Live, Love, Laugh . . . (Author: Barbara Morina)

It's a fun journal.  Next big question. I've kept scorecards for the last year or so, should I go back and try to reconstruct the past year in the journal?!

For those of you who might be journal-minded:
The Ultimate Golf Journal
Golf Scorecard Keeper
The End-Of-Round Golf Diary: Record Detailed Notes For 50 Rounds Of Golf

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Sending Back Dishes - Lively Debate

Updated August 8, 2023:  The original link broke.

I'm finally getting around to sharing this.  I happened to rediscover this while cleaning out a bunch of bookmarked items.

For heaven's sake people, do you really act this badly in restaurants?!

Sending back dishes: In(comp)etent, (comp)licated or (comp)letely crazy?

I'm of the opinion that patrons too often try to get a free ride. Is that what you're seeing in restaurants?

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