http://scsnodgrass.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Johann Von Aurend en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:50:02 GMT 2010-01-02T08:50:02Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977209149 The European Union commissioners have announced that agreement has been reached to adopt English as the preferred language for European communications, rather than German, which was the other possibility. . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:58:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977209149 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-20T20:58:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977208906 Welcome Back Gather Friends.   My Muse again is Truffles. This time Fresh Black truffles.   Please Note Magret duck breasts come from Moulard ducks; you can also use smaller . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:38:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977208906 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-20T16:38:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977208898 Hello my Gather Friends, and welcome back to my home bistro. Today's installment features one of my favourite cooking mediums. The Truffle. Truffle Oil is by far easier to find and much . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:25:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977208898 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-20T16:25:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977208154 This is by far the easiest and surprisingly authentic tasting Sauerbraten recipee I have ever made. Perfect in the slowcooker to meld all of the flavours and keep it nice and juicy.   Enjoy . . . Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:19:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977208154 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-19T20:19:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977207284   It has been a very long time indeed since I have shared a Restaurant review (well much anything else for that matter *LOL*) I do hope you enjoy, and I promise more submissions to you, my . . . Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:12:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977207284 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-18T21:12:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203908   These are things that are difficult to say when you 're drunk: 1. Innovative 2. Preliminary 3. Proliferation 4. Cinnamon   These . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:41:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203908 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-14T21:41:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203898 BOSTON RED SOX Our Father, who art at Fenway Baseball be thy game Thy kingdom come Playoffs be won On Earth, then on to the Cask 'n' Flagon Give us this day, a perfect . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:25:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203898 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-14T21:25:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203859 1. At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down.   2. Page yourself over the intercom. . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:33:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203859 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-14T20:33:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203639 Great joke! thought I would share with you all:   God asks Peyton Manning first: "What do you believe?" Peyton thinks long and hard, . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:12:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977203639 Johann Von Aurend 2007-12-14T16:12:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976756513 This is my first attempt at the two word challenge. I do hope you enjoy. The Daydream As I sit and ponder the cold crystalline fantasy of  the water like melted snow of the now past winter over . . . Wed, 31 May 2006 14:26:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976756513 Johann Von Aurend 2006-05-31T14:26:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754553 Hello My fellow Indians fans.This is more of an opinion piece, but will be backed up heavily by stats. As we all know Jason Johnson has been rocked! He has been hit hard in three straight and now is the . . . Tue, 23 May 2006 15:28:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976754553 Johann Von Aurend 2006-05-23T15:28:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726974 " The soft extractive note of an aged cork being withdrawn has the true sound of a man opening his heart" - William Samuel Benwell, Joureny to Wine in Victoria   Welcome Back Friends! . . . Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:26:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726974 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-31T18:26:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725832 Welcome back! And thank you for such warm thoughts on my first home bistro recipe.Again I always love your thoughts and feedback. Again this is another delight I enjoy making thats easy. oh so yummy, . . . Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:06:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725832 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-26T20:06:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725808 "Water seperates the people of the world; wine unites them ~ anonymous   Welcome back. I hope you are enjoying my wine postings as much as I am writing them for you all.As always I really appreciate . . . Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:37:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725808 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-26T17:37:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725786 "Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." ~ Benjamin Franklin   Welcome Back to my Wine corner. Thank you all again for all of your wonderful . . . Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:24:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725786 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-26T16:24:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725149 "And Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, Make the sage frolic, and the serious smile."  - Homer, The Odyssey Welcome back! I realized I should have probably started with this one . . . Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:37:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725149 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-24T17:37:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724758 Robert Mondavi Said: " Wine to me is passion.It's family and friends. Its warmth of heart and generosity of spirit.Wine is Art.It's the essence of civilization and the art of living." . . . Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:13:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724758 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-23T19:13:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724700 Hi All. I will be making an ongoing list of fun ways to make the wine world simple. My goal is to demistify the myriad of words about wine and make it easier to understand and be understood by the masses. . . . Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:50:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724700 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-23T17:50:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724232 This is another Bostonian gem oft forgotten. It can be pricey but well worth the value with such caring and knowledgable staff and beautiful decor. As soon as you arrive the first thing you notice . . . Fri, 20 Jan 2006 20:11:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724232 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-20T20:11:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724203 Today  Starts a new ongoing series for me where I publish oh so yummy and oh so easy Bistro style fare for your home that not only taste as good or better then your local bistro but are easy and . . . Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:48:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724203 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-20T17:48:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724036 Greetings my fellow Gatherers. I am beginning an ongoing comprehensive review of White and Red wines For storage and/or enjoyment now that will not break your budget yet make your pallet and friends believe . . . Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:35:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724036 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-19T18:35:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723787 Les Zygomates are the muscles in your face that allow one to smile, and that is exactly what you will do once you arrive. In one word breathtaking. The gorgeous and classy bistro atmosphere to the . . . Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:53:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723787 Johann Von Aurend 2006-01-18T17:53:29Z