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Raoul Duke

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  1. Along with the Goya as rated by Consumer Reports they also judged California Olive Ranch EVOO to be good as well. This is an Arbequina (Spanish variety) olive that is grown in northern Cali and planted in hedgerows for mechanical harvesting. Trader Joe's carries this under their name and smells of fresh mown grass with a great pepper finish. Used primarily to finish grilled veggies, robust fish, etc.. Not badly priced either.
  2. The obvious choice of wine would have been the 2001 "Rodent Red".
  3. After the hostess places the Cool Whip on the buffet table, as you have agreed to, just swipe up two fingers of "the stuff" like poi, and thank her.
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    Foie Fools 3

    "Why are you subjecting me to this" he said, green with envy!
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    Pasa Robles

    Marc and Maggie at Windward Vineyards are producing a Pinot Noir that goes for about $30 and is just as easy on the palate as the wallet. Paso events coming up include Zin Festival March 18-20, 23rd Annual Wine Festival May 20-22 and Harvest Fest in October. It's all good!
  6. Aloha, I've used the Maui alae salt on roasts of all sorts. It is especially nice on Weke Ula (large, up to 6 # deepwater goatfish) but can be used on whole salmon. Sam Choy scores the whole cleaned, scaled fish w/diaganol cuts and sprinkles on the salt, ginger cut into fine matchstick sizes and steamed in a basket. Oh so ono, I like grind. Enjoy
  7. What I find unusual is that when the wine list is presented to me, a majority of the time, it is done by both male and female servers. When presented to my spouse it is usually done by male servers not female.
  8. Maybe the barristers should move over to the Martha Stewart forum.
  9. Lucky you, a road trip! have been living in Paso Robles for the past 2 years after spending 13 glorious years on the island of Maui in Hawaii. I am still learning the area between the inevitable work and establishing an olive farm. I"ll give you some of what I have learned to date and hope it helps make your trip memorable. There are a VERY large number of vineyards and wineries in Paso Robles and Templeton. This particular area is similar to the Rhone region and offers some terrific zinfandels, vigoniers, syrah and on. Eberle winery has a very nice tasting room as well as cave tours. Maggie and Marc at their own small vineyard/winery (Windward) that produce an interesting pinot noir. They also pour L'Aventure wines that you should try. Meridan, Turley, EOS/Arciero, Justin (Isoceles), etc... But the best information can be had at the local Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association (PRVGA)site at www.pasowine.com which will give you wineries to visit, operation hours, as well as weather. Some of my favorite eateries are Alloro, Italian with an outstanding wine selection, Bistro Laurent for French (check out their web site for menu's), Villa Creek for neuvo southwestern and Vinoteca a wine bar to sample the local product. If it's mexican grinds (hawaiian word for eats) then you should try Papi's, carnitas with a Bohemia. Plenty of places to stay from the upper end to the Motel 6. I can go on more but if you like I can send you a "Vintages" magazine, the local free wine tasting & touring publication for the Central Coast, just let me know. By all means do not miss the coast towns of Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, etc.. And since I will be a producer soon, please visit the Willow Creek Olive Ranch, that produces some mighty fine oil and visit the olive oil tasting room in Paso. Aloha, Raoul
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