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December 18, 2011

AMARULA CREAM LIQUEUR

AMARULA CREAM LIQUEUR

 

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Amarula is a cream liqueur manufactured in South Africa.
It is made with sugar, cream and the fruit of the African Marula tree. 
When you first pour the Amarula you’ll notice a creamy color with a slightly lighter body than Bailey’s. Amarula Fruit Cream has a very interesting flavor – almost like caramel, but not quite.  At first taste you’ll be reminded of Bailey’s or another cream liqueur but then the hidden flavor of the marula fruit comes out of the cream; you can then sit back & enjoy the decadent flavor that no other liqueur provides. Amarula Fruit Cream is one of the best tasting cream liqueurs  I have ever had & after you try it I think you may be saying the same thing!  Keep this a secret as the more popular it gets, the fewer bottles will be on the shelf for those of us in the know!

***As a side note: The elephant is a great part of the Amarula  branding, as it is a symbol of Africa; their product is strongly connected with these magnificent animals. Amarula donates money to one of the top elephant research programs in South Africa.

 

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December 17, 2011

Friday 12/16/11 Making Candy, lunch, Trader Joe’s, Ray’s house

Friday 12/16/11

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friend Mary came over for a morning of
making candy for Christmas gifts & our own eating pleasure
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Chocolate truffles
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Me and my famous Peppermint Bark
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Peppermint Bark ….mmmmmm
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Delicious Lunch at Taormina’s.
Mary had never been there now she has!
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I got THIS CLOSE to this finch on my feeder.
It was BLIND!  How does it live??
I wonder if I can keep it as a pet?
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Sister Pat got an early Christmas Present
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Bitch Cat is so thoughtful!
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I needed this earlier in the day!
A candy dipping set.
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We ended up in Trader Joe’s.
Of course we got stuff we didn’t know we needed…
Joyce, Mary & Me!
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Naughty Nog at the bar/restaurant Manny Brown’s
in Newtown.
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Look a Cardinal!!
It’s a GREAT DAY!!!
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Since we were near my brother’s house
we decided to surprise visit!
Brother Ray making coffee in the french press
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They had some friends over & we were just in time for dessert. Ray’s wife Rosemary showing her
Tiramisu creation
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Everyone close your eyes!
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Bene getting all the attention
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Bene & Lille
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Even the trees come inside!!

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It’s not about how people feel about you,
but how you make them feel.

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December 16, 2011

Thursday 12/15/11 Dog walk, Danny, flowers

Thursday 12/15/11

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Weasel & Chester waiting to go for a walk
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Merry Christmas flag flying at neighbors house
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Chester & Weasel sitting for a picture.
Weasel does not like her picture taken.
Maybe she is part Michael.
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Danny Diehl with his squad of “Life Savers”.
(emt’s & paramedics)
Danny is on the left in the back – the one with hair.
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Surprise flowers that Michael gave me.
Yellow roses – how nice!
my favorite color!!!
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I am officially enrolled in wine school.
Woo hoo!!
I start class in January. Very Exciting.
Anyone else want to learn about
“looking behind the label”?
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make your absence felt…

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You don’t have to live how others expect you to.
You can go your own way……….

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I think the purpose of life is to be useful,
to be responsible, to be honorable, to be compassionate.
It is, after all, to matter, to count,
to stand for something,
to have made some difference that you lived at all.
– Leo C. Rosten (1908-1977)
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December 15, 2011

Wednesday 12-14-11 Monkey Day, Dogs, Sushi dinner

Wednesday 12-14-11

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I never even heard of Monkey Day then a friend told me about it.
Thank you Cate!!!

The holiday was started in 2000 when founder Casey Sorrow
jokingly scribbled Monkey Day on a friend’s calendar.

I know…..sounds like something I would do…….. 
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this is a recap of last night’s wine adventure
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oh I forgot to tell you —
I brought champagne & wine glasses to dinner last night.
We had some nice wines. I wanted to ensure proper glassware.
Wine nerd. I know.
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I made a super batch of Ted Turner Secret Salt
& already allocated my gifts.
I am willing to part with the recipe. IF you MUST know.
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Chester sporting new eyebrows.
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Weasel needed eyebrows too.

Seriously, am I the ONLY one who laughs at the
EYEBROWS????  They ARE funny!!!!!
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Relaxing for like 20 minutes before going out.
I know. You’re jealous of my Hello Kitty slip on sneakers….
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Out to dinner with my low maintenance friend Joslyn &
husband Chris who smelled quite delightful.
We met at VIC SUSHI in Springhouse.
1/2 way place for both of us.
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5 piece sushi sampler
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oops. forgot to get tuna dumpling picture.
we liked it. obviously…….
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We got a few assorted rolls. Yummy………
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sushi chefs…..delivering the
goods….
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Chris, Joslyn & Helcha!
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live your dreams…..

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Achieve your destiny!

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POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Reflect upon your present blessings,
of which every man has many
–not on your past misfortunes,
of which all men have some.

— Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

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December 14, 2011

December 13th 2011 Tuesday Taormina’s with Vinny & Karen

December 13th 2011

We usually go to a regular Wine/Food pairing at Carrabba’s
but they are not doing it anymore. Friends Vinny & Karen
came to Ivyland & we did a wine dinner at our regular place:
Taormina’s of Ivyland.

Here is tonight’s WINE LINE-UP:

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Mumm Napa Brut Prestige Sparkling Wine
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Etude Pinot Noir 2008
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St Supery VIRTU White Wine Blend 2007
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Banfi Cum Laude 2007
Italian red wine blend w/
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese & Syrah.

It was quite lovely!
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Maroon Late Harvest Muscat 2007

“Great desert wine. Dark yellow color. Beautiful nose. Rich body. Perfect way to end the night.“
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AMARULA — mmmmmmm
just like Bailey’s but BETTER!!!!
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What was the question????
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Me with Karen & Vinny at Taormina’s.
They heard so much about it they had to come
try it in person.
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Graceann Taormina
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Chicken Pesto Pizza
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Risotto with clams & calamari
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Pasta Pockets
— if they ever have these
as a Special
just order them, no need to look at the menu.
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We ordered FOUR of these desserts!!!!
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Vinny & Karen with cousin Diane & husband Joe.
even Michael got in this photo!
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Make Memories…….

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There comes a point in your life
when you realize who really matters,
who never did,and who always will.
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December 13, 2011

Monday 12/12/11 Coffee, Beer, Wine, FOX!

Monday 12/12/11 

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I tried a new flavor today in the Keurig.
It was ok.
Do you have a Keurig?
What’s your favorite flavor??
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Do you have any Belgian Beer drinkers on
your Christmas List?? This is a great deal.
I can get if for you if you want!
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Wine Reference Book —
Gift from my friend Jesse and his Dad
who I did the wine presentation for
last week. The perfect present!
Thanks guys.
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Look what we spotted in the neighborhood today!!
A FOX!!!
Chester was having conniptions over it.
Kind of cool, right??
Even better that I was able to get his picture.
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My friend RICH DIGIRALAMO wrote this book:
“Diary of the Happiest Employee on Earth”.
This is the artist behind the book cover.
Hand drawn and hand painted.
not bad for a high school freshman!

by the way…..buy the book.
One for you & one for your boss.
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my friend’s pup — REN!
 aging gracefully & ready for the holidays.
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The review is official. Check out the post.
If you need GIFT WINES – this is the one.
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mmmmm just reading this label makes me thirsty
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Everything happens for a reason…….really.

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You will need to find your passion.
Don’t give up on finding it
because then all you’re doing
is waiting for the Reaper.

– Randy Pausch, 1960-2008

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December 13, 2011

Santa Rita 120 Chardonnay

Santa Rita 120 Chardonnay 2011

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What you’ll see when you look at me:
brilliant yellow color with light greenish hues.

My bouquet is a lively blend of citrus with honeysuckle undertones.
Very inviting, I say “taste me”!

I taste like…..
A nicely rounded white wine. Quite pleasant & refreshing.
I’m a little fruity (NOT to be confused with sweet.)
Slightly acidic, not dry, medium bodied. Unoaked.
I’m crisp & fresh with flavors of orange, apricot & vanilla.
A real crowd pleaser. A terrific wine at a great price.
Makes an excellent gift or a nice treat for yourself!

Find me in the CHILEAN wine section.

Cheers!!
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