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Pairings: Exploring Wine and Food
by David C.

recommended: 1 | comments: 5

April 17, 2010 10:56 AM UTC -- It's no surprise that Jodi & I were the first tasters for the inaugural Saturday tasting at the new " Pairings: Exploring Wine and Food ". We've gotten friendly with Lori & Ray, the owners . . . more

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tags: wine pairings, wine, wine shops, pairings, winchester

A Taste of Spring: Pinot Gris Paired with Pesto
by David C.

recommended: 1 | comments: 8

April 09, 2010 08:13 PM UTC -- The two week suggested time for the shipment from Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVV) to settle had elapsed so I was eager to give one of the bottles a try. We were still working on some pesto I . . . more

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tags: wine, wine pairings, pesto, pinot gris

The Outliers: A Brief Book Review
by David C.

comments: 2

April 09, 2010 07:48 AM UTC -- Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point , has written another lively book that sheds new perspectives on an important topic. This one focuses on the factors that lead to success for people, . . . more

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tags: books, gladwell, outliers, success, book reviews

Frugal Friday: Bacon Mac & Cheese Casserole
by David C.

recommended: 4 | comments: 15

March 27, 2010 03:48 PM UTC -- The Friday fridge & pantry options seemed even more limited than usual, and my first inclination was that I either needed a quick early stop at Whole Foods or to call for pizza. But then I remembered . . . more

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tags: recipes, frugal friday, pasta, bacon, casseroles

Best Kept Secrets of Cape Cod, MA: Our Family Shares a Few
by David C.

recommended: 8 | comments: 70

March 22, 2010 07:45 AM UTC -- The sound of crashing waves, the smell of salty air, and the plaintive call of a gull all conjure up special memories for me that can be simply summed up: The Cape. Every summer growing up, we'd . . . more

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tags: bestkeptsecrets, kids, vacations, ocean, cape cod

February Food Quest, Week 3: Bring on the Shopping Olympics!
by David C.

comments: 6

February 21, 2010 07:56 AM UTC -- Man, I'm good. Usually I'm fairly modest, if I do say so myself, but I'm pretty impressed at how far under budget I was this week. My back was up against the wall a bit, in terms of bringing the month's . . . more

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tags: whole foods, shopping, groceries, saving money, frugal

February Food Quest, Week 2
by David C.

comments: 2

February 14, 2010 08:15 AM UTC -- Routine weeks, insofar as they exist, are a bit easier for managing the food budget . But once again, this week was a bit different for us, as we're going out of town for a short overnight trip early . . . more

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tags: frugal, budgets, saving money, groceries, shopping

Frugal Friday: Pasta with Pancetta, Peas & Onions
by David C.

comments: 5

February 13, 2010 06:58 AM UTC -- Ok, only the second Frugal Friday post here, and you may have already spotted a trend. Peas, onions & pasta are among the items still likely to be around @ week's end. But the starting point . . . more

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tags: frugal, food, pancetta, bargains, insolia

February Food Quest: Whole Foods, Not Whole Paycheck
by David C.

recommended: 2 | comments: 9

February 07, 2010 08:06 AM UTC -- OK, so commitments to save money might seem so 2009, but we did start the new year resolved to keep a close eye on our spending. Groceries are a key item I'm in charge of in the family budget, and it's . . . more

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tags: family, budgets, spending, groceries, food

American family spending on groceries?
by David C.

recommended: 1 | comments: 11

February 06, 2010 02:18 PM UTC -- Does anyone happen to know how much the average American family spends on groceries? I know we in the U.S. spend quite a bit less in terms of % of income compared to many other countries, but I'm . . . more

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tags: groceries, spending, budgets, family

Seared Salmon with Lemon & Olive Relish and a Vermentino
by David C.

recommended: 1 | comments: 2

February 06, 2010 06:30 AM UTC -- I was very excited with the results of this Seared Salmon with White Beans and Spinach , topped with Olive-Lemon Relish (both from Stir ) for a number of reasons. First, B. was cleared to try . . . more

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tags: cbwp, vermentino, crabilis, sardinia, white wine

Frugal Friday: Penne with Caramelized Onions & Other Fridge Finds
by David C.

recommended: 3 | comments: 15

February 05, 2010 05:20 PM UTC -- By Friday, the refrigerator and personal energy reserves are often starting to run low, waiting to be replenished over the weekend. Sometimes there's something leftover to simply re-heat, or occasional . . . more

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tags: recipes, frugalfriday, quick recipes, vegetarian, pasta

Shadows on Icy Snow
by David C.

recommended: 1 | comments: 2

January 09, 2010 05:57 AM UTC -- Thumbnail moon casting soft shadows on icy snow. Crackling cold surrounds me as I crunch morning's first steps over path thinly veiled with night's subtle flurry. This started as a haiku but . . . more

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tags: poems, poetry, sense of place, winter, snow

A Match for Butcher Shop Bolognese: Cookbook/Wine Pairing Post #1
by David C.

recommended: 2 | comments: 2

December 28, 2009 07:59 AM UTC -- Butcher Shop Bolognese, from Barbara Lynch's Stir , provides a straightforward starting point for my cookbook recipe and wine pairing project . I used the combination of ground veal, lamb . . . more

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tags: wine pairing, cooking, bolognese, aglianico, cookbooks

3 Holiday Wine Values
by David C.

comments: 3

December 21, 2009 08:49 PM UTC -- In these lean economic times, I feel a moral obligation to share about the good wine values I come across. I've tried three recently that would lend themselves nicely to a variety of holiday situations. . . . more

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tags: italian wine, red wine, wine bargains, wine values, holidays

Train Set Ideas?
by David C.

comments: 5

December 14, 2009 08:15 AM UTC -- Our 4 year old son is quite the train maven. In fact, he's got his career plan mapped out around trains. He's planning to convert our town's Main Street into a high speed rail line. Good . . . more

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tags: christmas, gifts, toys, trains, train sets

Wine Highlights from Thanksgiving Weekend
by David C.

comments: 4

November 28, 2009 08:58 AM UTC -- Of course, family, food and giving thanks are the central elements of Thanksgiving. But if you're into wine, that also has a place on a day that revolves so much around a meal. My preview . . . more

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tags: willamette valley, pinot noir, thanksgiving, ludovicus, wine

Thanksgiving Wine Quick Picks
by David C.

comments: 5

November 25, 2009 06:58 AM UTC -- It's been a busy fall @ work and home, hard to believe Turkey Day is almost upon us. So I must get at least something posted about Thanksgiving wine. The last few years, I've covered a lot of . . . more

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tags: wine, thanksgiving, pinot noir, willamette valley

Halloween w Food Allergies/A Resource
by David C.

comments: 1

October 31, 2009 08:18 AM UTC -- Halloween is certainly poses a challenge for kids with food allergies. For the first few years, we just downplayed the day and visited a couple relatives homes where we new there would be . . . more

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tags: food allergies, halloween, candy

Trick or Eat & Other Ways to Help on Halloween
by David C.

comments: 1

October 29, 2009 03:44 PM UTC -- The majority of my posts here have to do with my leisurely pursuits around food & wine. From time to time I share articles like this from my "day job". I thought Boston area folks might . . . more

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tags: halloween, helping, food pantries, social needs, donations

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