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What is a Corkle? A Corkle is a story or
series of stories where
wine plays the main
theme or character.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A Midweek Valentine’s Day Love Affair
It’s January 31 and with all the hoopla going on
in Florida with the Republican primary, you’d think that I would want to focus on drinking to drown our political sorrows.
But that is not the case. I am looking forward; to a day when the GOP packs its bags and heads out to Nevada. Go west old
men!
I am also looking forward to Valentine’s
Day. It’s not something my husband and I “really” celebrate but the kids come home with their store-bought
Valentine’s and candies the teachers gave them. So we do a little something to make it special-er than the other days.
Since we’ve never been too into the
occasion, I’ve never fretted the day. But I know some people who fuss over it like it’s a royal coronation. Relax
and enjoy and take some advice from me: Romantic Midweek Valentine's Day Menu
Whatever you plan for Valentine’s Day,
just don’t let the day or the occasion get to you.
4:23 pm est
Friday, January 27, 2012
The Politics of Wine Pairing
I've moved onto the political arena with my latest posting:
Presidential Pairings
I'd also like to throw in my 2¢ (since I haven't any PAC money) and give you the low-down on the candidates that
have bowed out so far. They may come back to haunt us in some other form, like VP, Secretary of State or Chief of Staten
Island.
Michele Bachmann — Say what you say but Ms. Michele always conducted herself as a lady; I’m
sure her husband told her she had to. Ladies love sparkly things so I imagine Michele Bachman enjoying a flute full of Freixenet
Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut. This bubbly is called Pinot Noir but has about 15% Trepat, a native Spanish varietal, blended in.
Can’t you just picture her holding the champagne flute? By the stem of course after all she is a lady. The pink liquid
offering explosions of bubbly raspberry and strawberry flavors while she glides around the room discussing the anomaly the
forefathers created by allowing freedom of the press in the First Amendment.
Herman Cain — I really like Washington State wines. Those folks work wonders with grapes just like
Mr. Cain works wonders with the ladies. In his honor, I pair him with the 14 Hands Too Hot to Trot White. This wine is a blend
of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Viognier. Each variety was fermented separately, mostly in stainless steel to keep each grape’s
characteristics but a small portion was fermented in neutral barrels and aged on the lees to enhance mouth-feel. “Mouth-feel”
that’s what Herman’s been talking about, darling, “mouth-feel.”
Rick Perry — This guy is a toughie. His controversies are a little too
controversial for me: racial epitaphs, sexual orientations. I like easy stuff like extra-marital affairs or just general bone-headedness.
I think a lot of people are tired of Texas governors trying to take over the White House. Perhaps Mr. Perry should take a
page from Thomas Jefferson’s life and when his time as governor ends, he should turn to becoming a gentleman farmer
and viticulturist. He could grow Pinot Noir, perhaps that’s too feminine of a grape; or Pinot Gris, it doesn’t
actually know if it’s a white or dark grape hence the “gris”; or Zinfandel, maybe a little too racy of a
varietal. Wait, I got it. He can grow Blue Agave and make Tequila. That will help settle a few foreign trade issues, don’t
you think?
Next column: the wonders of
wine in the Obama White House.
2:15 pm est
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Achieve Healthy Weight Loss and Still Enjoy A Glass (or Two) of Wine
When you run like I do for exercise, you don’t want
to be clopping along with extra weight. So I really try to watch what I eat and drink. I still like to enjoy
wine; as I have always said, it’s a complement to life. I handle wine like I do any food. I enjoy it in moderation.
One glass has around 125 calories. At two glasses, I’ve consumed 250 calories and enough alcohol for
one evening. The idea is to keep enjoying the wines you like while keeping your weight in check and your body in shape.
Wine and weight loss: It can be done. Just read on…I’m on a diet – Even calorie counters can enjoy wine with dinner
3:20 pm est
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Year, New Day, New Way to Entertain
Happy New Year! Hope it was fun and memorable. With 2012
well under way, I finally have a moment to jot down these thoughts and link you up to a few of my latest postings on Creative
Loafing and Yahoo!
They have to do with entertaining
for the New Year, whether eve or day. However, you can take the concepts and apply them to anytime you have guests over for
an evening gathering or a weekend brunch. And of course you can always enjoy a glass of wine or bubbly no matter what the
occasion.
What to serve when entertaining for New Year's Eve
Make New Year's Day brunch a snap
Take heart: one of my New Year’s Resolutions
is to be more up-to-date with my blogging, writing and posting so you will hear from me more often. Don’t
know if that’s good or bad but you can always let me know via twitter @ceceliaswines, e-mail me Cecelia@uncorkedwines.com or find me on Facebook. Here’s to 2012 and fulfilling our resolutions!
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