Dinah Sarah

By the time I was old enough to have sex fantasies - I decided that food fantasies were better! "I vonder vy they never married?"

Top Ten based on his (Geoff Lasts') favorites of the year....

Just beginning to get involved in understanding wine - Recently saw a list of Geoff Lasts' (The Wine Shop) in Calgary - Top Ten Ragtag List - I thought it might be an interesting way to start tasting some nice wines Anyone tried any of these or have any thoughts/comments on the list (CDN Prices) 1) Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001 $74.00 2) Ridge Santa Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 $43.00 3) Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2004 $18.00 4) Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2003 $48.00 5) Marcel Deiss Alsace $24.00 6) Bodegas y Vinedos Alion 2001 $86.00 7) Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $38.00 8) Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2000 $29.00 9) Brocard Chablis 2004 $25.00 10) Cignale 2001 $69.00

Merlin, funny how you mentioned Sequentia - that's the only Black Hills they have so far from my search - The Cellar on Stephens Ave. has it - a dessert wine which I don't mind myself - love the "stickies" comment - how true! I'll check out the Black Hills Website - a case might be a little out of the budget for me, might possible to get someone to share? will find out more info...

Sounds like a terrific time was had. Nice that they served BC wines - that would have gotten big points from me also. Have heard fab things about Black Hills Nota Bene, however same experience as you - no go in (3) trips! Wonder if we can do something over the internet? (interested) does anyone in Calgary carry that baby... How was the Mt Boucherie Riesling Ice wine - I adore ice wines with dessert - it's so decadent - the strawberry shortcake in a champagne glass - was it a poundcake or spongecake? sounds like a nice presentation. I will have to make it up to Emerald Lodge and Truffle Pigs sometime soon - have checked out their website and I could easily eat every meal there myself. Thanks for the update - no worries on the pen, if it were me I would not have been able to read my own damn writing after the first bellini! Cheers and here's to a New Year of discovering wonderful eats in Calgary.

Seems the old Stromboli location in Kensington is going to be a pizza parlour called Pulcinella - should be opening in February sometime -

Thanks Mooshmouse , just what I was lookin for !

Decided to have a dinner party - was planning to make a fab chicken dish by James Beard - Mushroom Mustard Chicken ; with a side of buttered noodles One of my guests annouced upon invitation that she was on a diet and that my menu for the evening would have way too much fat in it - could we have stirfry - WTH ? Ok fine - I made stirfry - which sucked - to make it worse this so called person on a diet - brought chips and dip as an appetizer and proceeded to eat everything in sight - I have never forgiven her for that - she's still overweight due to her flavor of the week diet plan - maybe she was afraid I was a better cook than her who knows - man her behavior made me mad PS> sorry I messed had to re-post -

I was having a discussion about nautical terms becoming common day language - got me thinking how many food terms/words were used to describe people or their behavior - thought it would be fun - (no sexism intended - could work for either) Example: She's not the crispiest crouton He's not the sharpest knife in the drawer The bubbles went out of her champagne a long time ago He thinks he's meat but he's only mashed potatoes

French Fry Sandwhich 2 slices of white bread - 2 slices of cold butter - super hot french fries lined up perfectly on buttered bread - plenty of salt and a sprinkle of vinegar - warms you up and keeps you fortified while you making the second sandwhich

Pretty much of what I heard also, they seem to be taking quite sometime in fixing up the place - it became somewhat rundown - Strombolis had a rosemary and potato pizza that was carb heaven... I like Il Chianti (20th & Edmonton Trail ) (not in the hood unfortunately ) beside the Italian Supermarket - family run and fair pricing - if your looking for affordable Italian (pastas) - They have an anchoivy black olive bruschetta - that's a perfect starter with a glass of white wine - (be aware their pastas are served just el-dente) might want to check if you like yours less so Speaking of the Kensington area - anyone tried the Merle's Deli place that opened up in the Charlie's Bakery, Janice Beaton Fine Cheese - Kensington Wine corner ? I was by there today and it was packed. Cheers,

Planning NYE traditional fondue - gruyere, swiss, ementhal - cubes of bread looking for match wine and champagne any suggestions? Happy New Year to all...

Thanks for the info on Truffle Pigs - will have to check it out sometime soon - sounds perfect for a weekend trip..I'm sure you will have a great time.. Please fill us in with the details of the menu/evening when you get back. champagne with cheese fondue.. yum! might be a good idea for my NYE (at home)

I read that Glen Manzer is now at Wildwood - ( I have only been there for weekend brunch) IMHO best brunch in the city (although becoming more popular and crowded - service isn't as good - but still worth the visit)

← Vanderb - Please do tell more about Truffle Pigs! - i'm very curious now.... Field is about 3 hours drive? -