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Post by saunterelle on Oct 23, 2008 19:33:38 GMT -5
What a great way to live!!
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Post by subdjoe on Oct 23, 2008 21:38:57 GMT -5
Recently I havn't had much chance to get out and do some of the things that I really like, but yeah - learn to enjoy the moment and grab it with both hands. I pretty much have fun at whatever I'm doing. Even if it is something I would rather not be doing, if that makes sense.
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Post by Mink on Oct 26, 2008 21:34:31 GMT -5
Saunterelle, I looked for a port wine this weekend to drink with some chocolate-nut fudge. I was lost and wound up buying a very small bottle of Black Muscat dessert wine. Do you have any suggestions on port?
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Post by subdjoe on Oct 26, 2008 21:58:15 GMT -5
You will enjoy the black muscat, Mink. I wish more of it was on the market. Look for Dows port.
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Post by Mink on Oct 26, 2008 22:25:59 GMT -5
Thanks subdjoe, I'll look for Dows.
I only had Black Muscat once at an educational fundraiser. I know, it is hard to find and this teeny bottle wasn't cheap-yikes!
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Post by subdjoe on Oct 26, 2008 23:10:24 GMT -5
What brand did you get? There are two commonly availabe - Elisium and Dan Eden (I think I have those right). It is expensive, but a little goes a long way. Hit the farmers market on Saturday and get a few pieces of Gandolfs Fine Chocolates to go along with it.
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Post by Mink on Oct 26, 2008 23:38:44 GMT -5
It is called Elysium. I haven't opened it up yet. I might wait until my vacation. I have two coming up for the holidays. Thanks for letting me know about the brands.
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Post by subdjoe on Oct 27, 2008 0:11:23 GMT -5
Elysium is nice. I think you will enjoy it. Drizzle a bit on some good vanilla ice cream.
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Post by saunterelle on Oct 27, 2008 13:38:29 GMT -5
Joe's got some good suggestions. Graham's Six Grapes Port (best price at Costco) is a good one too.
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Post by Mink on Oct 27, 2008 21:04:24 GMT -5
Thank you saunterelle for another choice of a port wine. I am experimenting. My older sis loves a nice port with a decadent chocolate (she used to buy Peter Rabbit) for dessert so I'm finally taking the plunge  What do you think of the Black Muscat? Subdjoe, I'm not much of a vanilla ice cream fan. Any other suggestions? |
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Post by subdjoe on Oct 27, 2008 21:26:49 GMT -5
A touch on fresh fruit - peaches, cherrys, blackberries - all the stuff that is way out of season now. Or drizzle a bit on pound cake or angel food cake.
Or pair it with cheeses. Bounce it off a good blue. Or with a good nutty havarti or gruyere or emmenthaler (sp). Some will say it is anathama to do this, but try it with a well seasoned and grilled steak. The rich sweeness of the wine I think goes well with the chared, salty, fatty meat. Play with it, try it with what you like.
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Post by Mink on Oct 27, 2008 21:50:43 GMT -5
Wow, so many choices, how exciting!
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What do you think of the Black Muscat?