Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Unfiltered Truth

Anybody who knows me, knows I love Port. All ports are good – Tawny, LBV, White, Ruby – but vintage Port is the real thing. An employee of the Port & Douro Wine Institute (IVDP) once put it to me … Continue reading

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The Dental Surgery Diet

Okay I had gum surgery on Thursday. The recommendation was soft food for at least 25 hours. The truth was I lived off painkillers (naproxene) and wine with the occasional bit of risotto or pasta. Amazingly I lost 3 pounds … Continue reading

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Baked Squash

Okay, I’m not sure what the best way to cook acorn squash. I split it, seeded it, and it seemed kind of unripe. Baked it for 15 @325. Then stuffed it with a cup of cooked brown rice, a slice … Continue reading

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