Barbequed Hamburgers

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010

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Farmers Market Photos from 8/21 South of the James

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010

This week’s SOJ Market continued to bring forth lots of good eats. For more photos of the local farmers markets or to post photos, go here. Related posts:Got any RVA farmers market photos? Farmers Market Photos Back to South of the James Market Related posts:

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La Chaumiere

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010

Today – it’s cloudy and muggy. I’m doing laundry. My cat threw up on the tablecloth in my dining room – more laundry to do. Since today is not so great, I’ll reminisce about dinner last Friday at La Chaumiere in Georgetown. A classic French restaurant... Related posts:

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Farewell Smokey Pig

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010

The Smokey Pig in Ashland serves up BBQ for the last time on August 29. I will miss the NC style minced smokey goodness and the hushpuppies. That’ll do pig. Related posts:A mouthful of pig and a handful of grapes Chophouse, Sydney: Suckling Pig Related posts:

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Watermelon Festival Pics – A Few Weeks Late

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010

We always manage to go to the Watermelon Festival in Carytown, but we never seem to have a good time. It’s way too hot and way too crowded. And I really feel for the dogs who pant incessantly and have to walk the hot black... No related posts.

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Out with the Old and In with the New

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010

Don’t Big Box Carytown  Ben and Jerry’s couldn’t do it. No related posts. No related posts.

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Cafe Rustica

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010

We went back to Cafe Rustica a couple of weeks ago. It had been quite a while. Mainly because we were afraid it would be packed. But on this evening we had dinner early. And even though we had the chance to sit at a... Related posts:

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Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Whole Wheat Lasagna,

Date: Sun, Aug 22, 2010

Price: $30.65USDA organic, excellent source of whole grains, high in fiber, and a low fat food. Westbrae Natural organic whole wheat lasagna provides a foundation for nutritious meals centered around vegetables, whole grains & beans. As an integral part of the Vegetarian Diet Pyramid, our... Related posts:

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Wine Food Pairing – Thai Food and Fine Wines

Date: Sun, Aug 22, 2010

Wine food pairing … a video glimpse of our evening with Franz Strebinger and Busaba’s authentic Thai food.  Talk about “delish” ! Great wines from the Fischer Heuriger … a great evening was had by all. Wine food pairing with Thai food … why not?  CHEERS! No related... No related posts.

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Burgundy & Burgundy Style

Date: Sun, Aug 22, 2010

Whenever I have the urge to try a few bottles…I call my friends and we meet. Drinking wine alone is a pleasure….on my many travels..an evening spent in a good restaurant alone…watching guests…enoying the food…and conversing with the sommelier….always a pleasure.Wines shared with friends is... Related posts:

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*** $$ Cameron Hughes Lot 161 Meritage, Sonoma, CA, 2007 – Wine Tasting & Review

Date: Sun, Aug 22, 2010

Find prices and availability for Cameron Hughes meritage. Original Tasting and Review: By way of background: This is Cameron Hughes Lot 161 Meritage from Sonoma, CA.  Cameron Hughes is a negociant, and has put this red blend together from ... No related posts.

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***+ $ Cameron Hughes Lot 151, Riesling and Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, WA, 2009 – Wine Tasting & Review (BEST VALUE)

Date: Sun, Aug 22, 2010

Find prices and retail availability for Cameron Hughes wines. Original Tasting and Review: By way of background: This is Cameron Hughes Lot 151, a combination of Riesling 70% and Chenin Blanc 30% from Columbia Valley, WA. The 2009  vintage is finished at a mere... No related posts.

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*** $$ Cameron Hughes Lot 176 Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, Napa/Sonoma CA, 2008 – Wine Tasting & Review

Date: Sun, Aug 22, 2010

Find prices and availability for Cameron Hughes pinot noir. Original Tasting and Review: By way of background: This is Cameron Hughes Lot 176 Pinot Noir from the Los Carneros area, around Napa and Sonoma counties, California. Negociant Cameron Hughes has built this... No related posts.

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Food & Wine (1-year)

Date: Sun, Aug 22, 2010

Price: $19.95Food & Wine is packed with the world’s greatest recipes for soups, salads, pasta, bread, meats, and mouthwatering desserts. Every issue helps readers find the best restaurants, enjoy the best food, indulge in the best wine, create a better kitchen, eat more healthfully, get... Related posts:

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