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Is my pea soup going to kill me?
is something I’ve done numerous times with my crock pot. Of course I live in a nice dry/cool climate. I know jack about food spoilage in a warm/humid environment, except I hear it’s more common.
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ISO Wine Bar with no attitude
I generally find that Ontario wines are great if you stick either to small low yield producers and/or varietals which grow well in cool climates: think of Niagara as the Alsace, the Rhine or Pfalz and go with what works well in...
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storing fine chocolates
Unless you live in the tropics or some extremely hot/humid climate, don’t put them in the fridge and certainly not the freezer. Best is a cool, dry cabinet.
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finger lake region
that stretch of Rt. 414 include Atwater, Shalestone, Silver Thread (organic) and Lamoreaux Landing. Because of the cool climate, this area excells at whites, especially riesling. Unless something has changed, do not try to find...
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Just say No to Carmel California
I lived in Monterey, just over the hill from Carmel, for 12 years and probably didn’t eat in Carmel 10 times over the total of those 12 years. The Monterey peninsula—which includes Carmel—is beautiful with a...
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Penzey's Spices store in Norwalk, CT?
For your information there,“Mr. Credibility”, the Chardonnay grape thrives in cool climates. Thats why the many vineyards on Long Island and Upstate New York Finger Lake region have been producing some fantastic...
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Crêpe Cellar Kitchen and Pub (Charlotte, NC)
are the climate and the noise. The space is small and fun but it can get very warm. Dress casual and cool for this place if you go when it is crowded. Heat is a consistent problem here. The noise could be a problem if you are...
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Palm Springs - Elevations
Well, the trip up there probably wouldn’t be for the food. I’ve only eaten on the cafeteria side, so I can’t speak for Elevations. But the trip itself is certainly worth it for the views, the climate change at...
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Fondue for New Years; what to drink?
for reds. If you are able to find a Swiss white wine that would be great. Otherwise a cool climate(Good acidity) light flavoured wine such as a good quality Pinot Grigio might work. With Raclette try frying sliced-in-half...
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Wine storage in the tropics
I would like some advice on keeping wine at is best in tropical climates. I live in Costa Rica, and while I can obtain a decent ammount of quality wines, my proper storage capabilities are rather limited. Does any one have any...
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Storing Dairy.. but not in the Fridge???
to remember the climate in certain parts of France is much different than many parts of the US, and central climate control is not as universal. So room temps can be cooler than many homes in the US. American storage guidelines...
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Sirah / Syrah / Shiraz
Shiraz is the workhorse grape of Australia. Cool climate, warm climate, table wine, “port”, and sparklers, it makes a palatable wine in nearly every setting. But at one time it was in danger of losing out to Cabernet...
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marin county wines?
interesting thread, particularly when i grow and make wine in marin county. cool climate varietals are best in chilly and hilly west marin (pinot noir and riesling) and yield very, very small yields of intensly flavored wines. it...
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TN: 2000 Monti Barbera d’Alba, $3.99
! Delicious, what is it, Cab Franc?" I thought that was an outstanding guess from a 5-second evaluation, as the oak treatment of this wine combined with high acidity and low tannins does mimic cool climate Cabernet Franc. When...
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Oh, no - can we eat the forgotten duck?
-of-the-refrigerator drying period and room temperature storage of the finished product, which would have made it impossible to create the traditional product. Personally, I believe that in a cool climate such as San Francisco,...
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