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Wednesday 2/15/12 Blind Finch, Wine school, train adventure

February 16, 2012
Wednesday 2/15/12

 

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BLIND FINCH
I caught a blind finch today with my very own hands.
Then I let her go, I don’t know why?
Maybe if I had a PLAN (or a Birdcage) I would
have been more likely to keep her as a pet.
Some wondered how I KNEW she was blind.
See picture below.

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Blind Bird

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the interesting part is – when I Googled Blind Finch
— it kept giving me a RECIPE!!!
Apparently there is a dish called Blind Finches
& they are not birds at all.

Blind finches are slices of sirloin battered almost paper thin,
 then lined with slices of cooked ham, and then stuffed with a mixture
 of pork mince, mustard, parsley, sage, garlic, and shallots.
They are then rolled up, tied securely with butcher’s string,
browned, and then cooked in beer, which is then reduced
and thickened to make a fantastic sauce.

LSNED!  (do you know what LSNED means?)

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I took the train into the city for tonight’s Wine Class.
I adore this commute. Relaxing & interesting…..
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My little study area at the hotel where Wine Class is held.
I always go to school early & study beforehand.
I’m so studious.
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Line up of wines we tasted tonight:
Sauvignon Blanc (white)
& Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon (red).

Question:
What color is WHITE WINE?
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Classmates – there are 12 of us.
6 boys, 6 girls
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A few extra bottles a couple classmates brought
for us to taste. Thanks Rosemary & Danny.
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Garth, Me & Brooks
~After class I stopped at the Prime Rib to
see Garth (proprietor of Prime Rib) & Douglass
(sommelier) and I ran into Brooks – a former colleague.
It was great seeing everyone & catching up.
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Cool Sculpture on my way to the train station
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Warminster Train is my line.
I just had to wait a few minutes.
It’s about an hour ride –
at least I am not driving!
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I had my “after school snack” with me.
Cheese, Crackers & Wine!
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CHEERS!!!! 

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Don’t waste a lot of time complaining
about what has already happened.
Put your time and energy into envisioning and
planning and acting to create the life
you truly wish to live.
~Ralph Marston

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2 Comments
  1. Unknown's avatar
    Jackie permalink

    Okay. I give up. What DOES ‘LSNED’ mean??

  2. Unknown's avatar
    Anonymous permalink

    Learn Something New Every Day

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