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winesonoma

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  1. We just got Restaurant Depot here and I find their "to the trade only" policy bizarre. Every other place in town couldn't give a flip. Guess I won't go shopping there.

    Restaurant supply places are Nirvana for baking sheets, pans and all sorts of things.

    Around here places that sell things care about MONEY. If I want to buy it why won't you sell it to me? Or is that some strange new business model?
  2. Coca cola will remove the rust. Soak for a few hours. Do not try to substitute other colas, they don't work.

    That's really a frightening thought. If coke can remove rust from a cast-iron pan, think of what it can do to your stomach lining. I also heard it'll make your enamel sink sparkling clean. Yet, I drink it.

    http://members.tripod.com/~Barefoot_Lass/cola.html :laugh:
  3. I make wine every year. You need the grapes not Juice as you don't know what it is. Crusher stemmer, press can both be rented. Oak Barrels at $600 - $1200 apiece. A pump, a filler which can be rented as can a corker. We currently have 8 Barrels sitting. Syrah, Sav Blanc, Zin, Cab and a late harvest Sav Blanc. It's very labor intensive but not hard.

  4. I was just wondering as I am not very familiar with california other than 2 days in LA and a couple visits to San Fran when I was a little kid, but what is the most efficient way to plan a trip to TFL?

    I'm in missouri, so would I fly out of STL or KC into San Fran or where?  Then do I rent a car, etc.  how long is the drive to TFL and where do you recommend I stay that's close by?  Thanks.  I gotta start planning my destination dining. :laugh:

    Fly into Sacramento if at all possible, rent a car, allow a minimum of 2 hours to get to the Napa valley. There are many places to stay ranging from chain motels to 5 star resorts. San Francisco and Oakland are an extra burden you don't need, however allow 2+ hours from either, depending on traffic and weather. Make sure you have a reservation. http://www.napavalley.com/
  5. I have either a six or 9.5 qt oval. It will hold 4 lamb shanks or 4 turkey legs. It's not here right now but is is very heavy empty and you don't want to move it far when it's full. A really good investment though.

  6. Thanksgiving at The General's Daughter. I can't wait.

    I had the Crab and corn chowder, Butter Braised turkey breast, leg confit,spoonbread and truffle sauce. Pumpkin thing for dessert (can't think of the name). Girlfriend had Baby romaine, smoked bacon, roasted garlic, blue cheese salad. Pan seared pork confit, red chilie sauce,roasted garlic grits, Dark chocolate hot pot. Very satisifing meal. Rosenbloom Syrah.

    Ran into Carolyn Tille and Shaun. Also Kris Stanley.

    :wub:

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