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April 12, 2012

4/11/12 "vegetarian" & THE UNION LIBRARY OF HATBORO

4/11/12

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the Foodie Photo-A-Day today is “vegetarian”.

I whipped up a batch of guacamole.
This is everything I like to put in my guacamole –
& it IS quite delicious.

Cilantro, lime, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, garlic, salt
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I can never decide if I want a Hard Taco or a Soft one
— so I just go with one of each!
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Today I was invited to a meeting at the Hatboro Library.
They are doing a fund raiser in September & they need
some advice in the Wine Department.

September 29th – SAVE THE DATE!!!
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the second oldest Library in Pennsylvania

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“Quit Looking For Reasons You Can’t Accomplish Something”

– Rich DiGirolamo

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April 11, 2012

Botani Sierras de Malaga Moscatel Seco 2010

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Botani Sierras de Malaga Moscatel Seco 2010

 

This Spanish white wine is a WINNER. 

 Pale straw in color, big on flavor.

Grapes are grown on a fairly sloped vineyard which means

hand-picked grapes for you & me.

When they harvest the grapes they are carried up by mule!

A lot of work goes into this wine

 – it’s definitely not a “run of the mill” wine.

They don’t use Chemicals to fertilize

– another reason to like this wine.

The bouquet is light with aromas of apple & orange

with a slight floral scent.

Botani is quite acidic making it a perfect partner for spicy food.

 I get flavors of honey & jasmine on the palate.

It has a dry pleasant finish that says DRINK ME NOW! 

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April 11, 2012

Tuesday 4/10/12 Wine review,"plates", movie Planeat

Tuesday 4/10/12

 

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2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle-Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling

~I had this wine for Easter (actually, Good Friday dinner)
it was absolutely amazing. you should get it.
Learn more here:
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today’s Foodie Photo-A-Day is PLATES.
The plate above represents the original ones I got for us
when we moved here. Each one is handcrafted by an
artist & subsequently each is a little different.
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of course – the $1.99 Target Monkey plates are
the ones I always use.
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Tonight I attended the screening of a movie about
Local Foods & “saving the planet”.
The show was held at the AMBLER theater
which has been around forever.
It is a cool old movie theater – that has
been renovated, of course.
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There were presenters in the lobby in advance of the show.
This was Patti Lombardi a Nutrition Counselor
touting the benefits of juicing.  I had juice with
spinach, bananas, pineapple, apples –
it was delicious!
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This guy was talking to me about BEEKEEPING!
Not sure if I am ready for that – but would not
be against learning more!
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The Ambler Theater
Planeat
PLANEAT the movie

~ Nothing changes the planet
as mush as the way we eat.~

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for those who sleep with their pets –
you’ll enjoy this:

ALSO For those who miss out on the joy of sleeping with their dog –
the above picture is pretty representative of what happens at night.
& God forbid you move a muscle & disturb the dog……
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we remember Moments…..
 make them count

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Life is short. Live with urgency!

This isn’t a new lesson;

I’ve been aware of it for a long time.
But it’s how I try to live every day
— with the constant awareness that
each moment is finite and non-renewable.
We don’t get it back.

~ chris guillebeau

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April 10, 2012

2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle-Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling

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2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle-Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling

Lucky us to have this collaboration between two fantastic vineyards:  Ste. Michelle winery in Washington state & Dr. Loosen from Germany.

 Eroica is light straw in color with a fairly pronounced bouquet. The nose is citrusy (orange/lemon) with apple/pear aromas as well. There is a perfect balance between Acidity & Sweetness with a mild tartness on the finish.  Acidity is not crazy – Eroica would be perfect for food pairing (think Spicy) or great to drink on its own. Flavors of lime & peach prevail with a little added minerality giving it a refreshing finish.

 Drink this now or save for a few years – it will just get better…..though after writing this review I’m ready for a glass NOW!  Great value – buy some today!

 

Interesting fact:  

 Eroica was named after one of Beethoven’s Famous Symphonies by the same name, Eroica

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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April 10, 2012

Monday 4/9/12 FIRE, Flowers, "favorite cooking oil", bike club meeting

Monday 4/9/12

Firex-wide-community
There was a huge fire in Philly today (5 Alarm).
Danny knew one of the firefighters who was killed 😦
Today was a sad day in Philadelphia.
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 The two Philadelphia firefighters that were killed
Lt. Robert Neary, 60
 and firefighter Daniel Sweeney, 25
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the aftermath — there’s a rainbow……
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Body Conditioning plus ABS is a always a good
start to the day. Can’t say I felt like going
but with volleyball season fast approaching
it’s time to get fitter than fatter!
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Danny gave us these Easter Flowers.
sister Pat’s are on the right
– who does he like better???
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SIL Rosemary gave us these Easter Flowers.
Lots of planting for Michael to do……
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Today’s Foodie Photo-A-Day is
“favorite cooking oil”.

I like cooking with Grapeseed oil bc of its
High Smoke Point. 
(and excellent source of vitamin E)
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Tonight we had a Bike Meeting at
a local Library.
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the meeting was about Leading Bike Rides –
there is A LOT to know.
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Joyce holding up a friend’s Jersey that he
got for leading rides.
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me experimenting with a new iPhone App
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Who has leftover girl scout cookies???
I really should have posted this earlier —
I guess I am just a slacker….

Girl Scout Cookie Wine Pairings:
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Mentally Hilarious…….

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Yesterday is but a dream

and tomorrow is only a vision.

But today well lived

makes every yesterday a dream

of happiness

and every tomorrow a vision of hope.

~Excerpt from an ancient Sanskrit poem

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April 8, 2012

Sunday 4/8/12 Easter dinner with the family & "family meal"

Sunday 4/8/12

I guess no one wanted to cook so my family decided
we would go out for an early Easter dinner.
Cousin Rose Mary really likes Ponzio’s diner
(which is more restaurant-like than diner-like)
& it is near her house in NJ – so that’s
where we went for Easter Dinner.

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sister Pat, cousin Rose Mary & Danny Diehl
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Rose Mary’s building –
can you see Nipper up top??
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The Victor Luxury Waterfront Lofts story
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Ponzio diner desserts to die for
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cousin Rose Mary & Danny
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Family Meal
~ for the April Foodie Photo-A-Day (#8)
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nephew “little Larry” & Danny Diehl
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dessert — strawberry cheesecake —
everyone brought home their dessert….
(it was included with the meal)
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The shirt I get to wear once a year…..
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banished to the Way Back!
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creme-filled eggs……

order them next time you are at a diner….
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WOW – I never knew chickens came in those colors!

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Joyful effort
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 When there’s joy in what you do,
 then you’ll be doing it
 at your highest and most effective level.

Choose to live and work with joy.

~Ralph Marston
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April 8, 2012

Saturday April 7th 2012 Fire, Taormina’s, "who’s cooking"

Saturday April 7th 2012

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we needed the Fire Company today at work…
someone threw a cigarette in our mulch pile
& started a fire. Probably a smoker.
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after work we went over to Taormina’s for dinner.
Two of our neighbors work there.
Raelah & Illya: Ivyland neighbors!
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 chef Walter outdid himself tonight:
Shrimp & Asparagus skewers served over puff pastry
topped with shitake mushrooms and sun dried
tomatoes in an orange cream sauce
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literally…. Asparagus skewers.

Amazing appetizer – as Raelah told us….
did not disappoint…
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Chef Walter —
he is the “who’s cooking” in my
April Photo-A-Day project day #6
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me & the famous Helen Pie. It was delicious.
I forgot how good it was.
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dessert tray – we rarely get dessert…..
but I thought you might like to take a look!
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BE AWESOME
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What??  I’m just sitting here……

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People of mediocre ability
sometimes achieve outstanding success
because they don’t know when to quit.
Most men succeed
because they are determined to.
– George Allen
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