It’s that time of the year that everyone asks me, being the WINE EXPERT I am…..
WHAT WINE should I serve with the bird (Turkey) for Thanksgiving…..???
I put together this handy guide which I hope you will find useful. ——————————————————————————————–
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE BIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!
be a sparkler. Champagne/ Sparkling Wines are not only for special occasions
and celebrations. Gloria Ferrer Vineyards makes a nice sparkling wine, it is
reasonably priced & accessible at most liquor stores.
WHAT WINE should I serve with the bird (Turkey) for Thanksgiving…..???
I put together this handy guide which I hope you will find useful. ——————————————————————————————–
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE BIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!
The big question – which wine or wines go with Thanksgiving Dinner?
Another question to ask is: Do I want ONE WINE for the whole dinner
or several that pair with each course – appetizers, turkey & sides, dessert?
be a sparkler. Champagne/ Sparkling Wines are not only for special occasions
and celebrations. Gloria Ferrer Vineyards makes a nice sparkling wine, it is
reasonably priced & accessible at most liquor stores.
If you opt not to serve the Sparkler here are some other ideas:
White Wine suggestions:
RIESLING: a nice white wine that can be dry or fairly sweet,
excellent with any dishes that are spicy, salty or sweet.
{Pronunciation: Rees-ling} here are a few suggestions in the $10 range: Yalumba Y Series Riesling (Australia)
Firestone Vineyard’s Select Riesling 2007 (California)
Beaulieu’s Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc (California) The LAST WHITE WINE I’d like to suggest is my favorite…..
VIOGNIER! (vee oh nyay) Viognier is a nice white varietal. try it, you’ll like it.
If not – give it to me – I will finish it for you. Elk Cove Viognier Willamette Valley (Oregon)
Hogue Viognier Columbia Valley Genesis (Washington)
Pride Viognier Sonoma County (California)
RED RED WINE suggestions…………….
Certainly one cannot talk about Thanksgiving wine pairing without
mentioning Beaujolais Nouveau! Beaujolais Nouveau: A light, fruity red wine, from the Gamay grape,
it goes quite well with turkey and all of the fixings.
*This wine is ONLY released from France on the third Thursday of November.
excellent with any dishes that are spicy, salty or sweet.
{Pronunciation: Rees-ling} here are a few suggestions in the $10 range:
Yalumba Y Series Riesling (Australia)
Dr. Loosen Riesling 2007 (Germany)
Firestone Vineyard’s Select Riesling 2007 (California)
Sauvignon Blanc: This is a crisp white wine, easy drinking, light to medium bodied.
{Pronunciation: saw vee nyon blahnk}
Beaulieu’s Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc (California) The LAST WHITE WINE I’d like to suggest is my favorite…..
VIOGNIER! (vee oh nyay) Viognier is a nice white varietal. try it, you’ll like it.
If not – give it to me – I will finish it for you. Elk Cove Viognier Willamette Valley (Oregon)
Hogue Viognier Columbia Valley Genesis (Washington)
Pride Viognier Sonoma County (California)
mentioning Beaujolais Nouveau! Beaujolais Nouveau: A light, fruity red wine, from the Gamay grape,
it goes quite well with turkey and all of the fixings.
*This wine is ONLY released from France on the third Thursday of November.
{Pronunciation: boh jhoe lay noo-VOH}
Les Vins Georges Duboeuf & Louis Jadot are probably the largest purveyors of Beaujolais.
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (Oregon)
Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros (California)
Estancia Pinot Noir Monterey Pinnacles (California) Zinfandel: A fuller bodied red wine that ups the intensity from a Pinot Noir.
~ a great wine pick for those looking for a heartier red wine. Zins to consider….. that may be easy to find:
Cline Zinfandel Sonoma Valley Sonoma
Frog’s Leap Zinfandel Napa Valley
Steele Zinfandel Mendocino County OR get this one — if you can… Rust Ridge Zinfandel ….
http://www.rustridge.com/winedesc/2006-Zinfandel.html
My friend STEPH works there – tell her HELEN SENT YOU! AND of course — if you happen to open a bottle of wine & don’t care for it
this is what you do with it…………Make Sangria! http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/tasty-sangria-everyone-will-ask-for-this-reci
If you chose not to serve Beaujolais then Pinot Noir is a good choice!
Pinot Noir: This red wine is a traditional favorite for Thanksgiving.
It is smooth and silky, with subtle aromas.
{Pronunciation: pee noh nwahr}
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (Oregon)
Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros (California)
Estancia Pinot Noir Monterey Pinnacles (California) Zinfandel: A fuller bodied red wine that ups the intensity from a Pinot Noir.
~ a great wine pick for those looking for a heartier red wine. Zins to consider….. that may be easy to find:
Cline Zinfandel Sonoma Valley Sonoma
Frog’s Leap Zinfandel Napa Valley
Steele Zinfandel Mendocino County OR get this one — if you can… Rust Ridge Zinfandel ….
http://www.rustridge.com/winedesc/2006-Zinfandel.html
My friend STEPH works there – tell her HELEN SENT YOU! AND of course — if you happen to open a bottle of wine & don’t care for it
this is what you do with it…………Make Sangria! http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/tasty-sangria-everyone-will-ask-for-this-reci
Wednesday 11/17/10
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Last night ALL THESE LEAVES that you see
on the ground were ON the tree.
We had a HUGE storm last night
& it blew off all the leaves from the tree.
LOOK – I see a cardinal !!!!…….
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CRUSH IT by Gary Vaynerchuk
~ I just finished reading this book –
read my review HERE:
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/crush-it-by-gary-vaynerchuk
funny thing – I reviewed the book on Amazon & only gave it 3 Stars.
the author commented & asked me to email him…..
will keep you posted on that correspondence…..
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Peddler’s Village is a shopping Mecca in the ‘burbs.
We used to journey there when we lived in Philadelphia
& now that we live close we NEVER GO….
but I just might go this Friday night…..
they have something called
The Grand Illumination
– where Santa comes & lights the tree.
The stores have sales & offer refreshments too.
http://www.uwishunu.com/2010/11/light-up-the-holiday-season-at-the-peddlers-village-grand-illumination-event/
Is anyone interested in going with me???
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Promises are like crying babies at the theater.
They should be carried out immediately.
They should be carried out immediately.
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What’s the difference between
settling for things
and accepting the way things are?
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Kindly let me know if you no longer wish to receive
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Tuesday 11/16/10
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I enjoyed Hachi & was warned it would be a tear jerker but what it really is :
Is A true story of faith, devotion and undying love! It’s all in one’s perception…..
Anyone who has ever owned a pet will get something out of “Hachi: A Dog??s Tale.”
It is a plain yet touching film based on a true story. A man finds a lost Akita dog at the local railway station and there is an immediate bond.
Every morning, Hachi goes to the train station with Parker to see him off.
Then Hachi waits patiently for Parker to return home every evening.
One day Parker dies at work and doesn’t come home.
Hachi ends up going back to the train station to patiently wait for his master day after day. Don’t mistake Hachi: A Dog’s Tale as a downer, even with all the heart-tugging.
It’s an inspirational movie & I would totally recommend it. btw – Hachi means number 8 in Japanese — which is how I came to watch this movie.
8 is my FAVORITE NUMBER……. it also means Good Fortune and ….
#8 in the 17 Success Principles correlates to Pleasing Personality. so there!
Is A true story of faith, devotion and undying love! It’s all in one’s perception…..
Anyone who has ever owned a pet will get something out of “Hachi: A Dog??s Tale.”
It is a plain yet touching film based on a true story. A man finds a lost Akita dog at the local railway station and there is an immediate bond.
Every morning, Hachi goes to the train station with Parker to see him off.
Then Hachi waits patiently for Parker to return home every evening.
One day Parker dies at work and doesn’t come home.
Hachi ends up going back to the train station to patiently wait for his master day after day. Don’t mistake Hachi: A Dog’s Tale as a downer, even with all the heart-tugging.
It’s an inspirational movie & I would totally recommend it. btw – Hachi means number 8 in Japanese — which is how I came to watch this movie.
8 is my FAVORITE NUMBER……. it also means Good Fortune and ….
#8 in the 17 Success Principles correlates to Pleasing Personality. so there!
Weasel – becasue she is cute!
CRUSH IT by Gary Vaynerchuk
Crush It was an interesting adventure. It was recommended to me by a friend I trust.
At first I LOVED it. I thought WOW – “the energy this guy has is awesome – I want to be Gary”.
Then I read more. The energy was still there & Gary gives what sounds like good advice.
I think my “problem” is finding the passion/business/plan that need to be executed in the style he suggests.
I think for someone trying to promote a business this book would be a good guideline for them.
To me, it felt a little “hypey” but I don’t think it is – I think Gary is genuine.
I just think the book wasn’t for me at this juncture so in turn I thought it was “ok”.
Hoping SOME of this makes sense…….
I most likely will read it again sometime in the future
& maybe I’ll think WOW from beginning to end?
At first I LOVED it. I thought WOW – “the energy this guy has is awesome – I want to be Gary”.
Then I read more. The energy was still there & Gary gives what sounds like good advice.
I think my “problem” is finding the passion/business/plan that need to be executed in the style he suggests.
I think for someone trying to promote a business this book would be a good guideline for them.
To me, it felt a little “hypey” but I don’t think it is – I think Gary is genuine.
I just think the book wasn’t for me at this juncture so in turn I thought it was “ok”.
Hoping SOME of this makes sense…….
I most likely will read it again sometime in the future
& maybe I’ll think WOW from beginning to end?
11/15/10
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Should have gotten HIS picture but I needed to get to work!
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the Balloon was still there when I left work
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WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE??
wonder what it is all about, anyone know?
I googled it & came up empty handed.
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another announcement for the MEN:
this is a dishwasher that is FULL of
CLEAN DISHES. Don’t be afraid.
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You put the CLEAN dishes in the cabinets –
glasses go with glasses
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Plates & bowls live in the other cabinet.
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When the dishwasher is EMPTY that is where DIRTY DISHES go to live.
Any Questions?
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Which is more important??
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sneaky giraffe photo bomb
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Sunnyday 11/14/10
Been in the mood since Oct 21st ( i know this b/c it was brother’s bday)
for TONY’s tomato pie – so finally after we did our “stuff” today we
ran over & had some pizza & salad. Well, we actually drove but could have
walked – it is only one mile from our house. I am surprised I did
NOT walk. What was I THINKING???
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Are you no longer who you used to be?
~ Kristian Carl
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dog driver & co-pilot
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A group of children watches
as a walrus performs at Point Defiance Zoo
in Tacoma, Washington.
always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
What would helen do? 