Beth and I did something for the first-time last month. We took a trip to Europe with a group of people where we were all on a bus going from location to location, packing up each time we changed hotels. We have been big fans of River Cruises, using Viking, where we get on theContinue reading “Two Week Spanish Wine Tasting Trip”
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Introduction to Pinot Noir Tasting
Friday evening at Norbeck Country Club in Rockville MD I led a Pinot Noir Wine Tasting. Thirty-four people attended and they had a wide range of backgrounds from wine novices to oenophiles and the feedback was very positive from all attendees. We tasted four Pinot Noir wines that were in the $20-25 price range atContinue reading “Introduction to Pinot Noir Tasting”
Are Recorded Wine Tastings Of Interest?
For the two virtual wine tastings that I did, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, I created a youtube video of those tastings that would let people get the wines and stream the wine tasting while they enjoyed them at a time of their choosing. The only thing missing is the interaction with the other peopleContinue reading “Are Recorded Wine Tastings Of Interest?”
Temper Your Steak and Then Reverse Sear It
If I count helping my dad cook steaks on the charcoal when I was growing up, I have been cooking steaks the wrong way for over 60 years! Maybe not the wrong way, but certainly not the best way. Over a very hot fire I would sear the steak for 2 minutes on each side. Continue reading “Temper Your Steak and Then Reverse Sear It”
Classic Old Hotels – The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
I love the old classic hotels and will be doing a blog post on three of my favorites, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, and this initial one on the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan. I will first talk about why you should consider going there and aContinue reading “Classic Old Hotels – The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island”
Wines for Recorded Video of Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting
This post has the information for the four wines that are discussed in the youtube video “Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting – “The Other Cabernet”. You can find that video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6hnVo5ShSk. This video includes the recorded briefings from two people who joined the live virtual tasting that I did. The wine maker from Barboursville Vineyards,Continue reading “Wines for Recorded Video of Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting”
Smoked Beef Brisket
We are in the heart of summer BBQ season and this blog is a tutorial on smoking beef brisket aimed at those who have not done this before or did not get good results when they did try it. It is for smoking a 4-5 lb. brisket, either the point or the flat, on aContinue reading “Smoked Beef Brisket”
Watch a Pinot Noir Virtual Wine Tasting Online at youtube
I have done to live virtual wine tastings for Pinot Noir. Based on the feedback from those two I have recorded a wine tasting that you can access on youtube so you can get the wines that are discussed and join this wine tasting at your convenience! The link to that recorded wine tasting isContinue reading “Watch a Pinot Noir Virtual Wine Tasting Online at youtube”
Recorded Pinot Noir Virtual Wine Tasting
I have recorded a virtual wine tasting for Pinot Noir and posted that on youtube. You can get the wines for that tasting and then stream it and enjoy this tasting when, where , and with whomever you you would like. The link to that recorded wine tasting is https://youtu.be/llKu8Ta84os . Because it is free,Continue reading “Recorded Pinot Noir Virtual Wine Tasting”
Bacon and Leek Quiche
For breakfast this morning Beth made a Bacon & Leek Quiche using some of our homemade bacon. It was delicious and would be equally good for lunch. Beth used Joanna Gaines’s recipe from her excellent Magnolia Table cookbook and you can find a youtube video of it under Bacon & Leek Quiche Joanna Gaines. ThereContinue reading “Bacon and Leek Quiche”
Bill's Thoughts on Wine, Travel, and Food 