01/14/2017 by steveo
January 14, 2017
There’s a deep ruby-red color in the glass and a hint of vinegar on the cork. A strange wet wood aroma emanates from the glass on first pour. This aroma diminished after exposure to air. In the mouth the wine seemed to change with each sip. It was an interesting experience that I suspect would create much conversation around the table as each person might have a different taste experience. Most of those changes were neutral to slightly positive. One or two of the changes were slightly negative. While not the finest example of a Bordeaux wine and possibly not even a good example, overall, the wine was drinkable and enjoyable.
Day two, with the wine exposed to air from the original uncorking and an overnight stoppered storage in the refrigerator, the wine produced some fruity overtones – for a short time. Gone was the wet wood aroma. Still present was one of the negatives, a slight off-taste at the back of the throat.
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Tags: 2014, bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon, chateau mayne guyon, inexpensive wines, merlot, red wine, review, table wine, trader joe's, wine review
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01/14/2017 by steveo
January 14, 2017
These are good without being overly exceptional. That’s an odd statement even for me.
There’s a nice bit of chocolate that lives somewhere between a milk and a dark chocolate at the heart of each truffle. There’s no WOW factor to them. They’re relatively inexpensive for the amount of chocolate in the box. And for that price should we expect a WOW factor? The texture in the mouth is smooth and melty. The dusting of cocoa powder adds a bit of taste contrast to the milder chocolate center. Overall these are a very competent chocolate if your chocolate tastes lean towards the milder side of dark chocolate. One won’t, but two or three should help satisfy your chocolate craving. Price $2.49 per box Calories 240 (1.41 oz/40 g serving size)
Tags: aldi, belgium, calories, candy, choceur, chocolate truffles, confection, food, price, review
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01/07/2017 by steveo
What’s in a name? click here.
Tags: badge, car, classic, license plate, photography, photos, pierce arrow, pink, postaday, postaweek, t-bird, weekly photo challenge
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01/07/2017 by steveo
January 7, 2016
Brandy, I knew her from the old neighborhood. That’s right Brandy Beans. She and Ben, her brother, lived with their parents in the apartment building down the street on the second floor. Right above them on the 3rd floor were the Shaws. You remember Charlie, now old Charles Shaw, don’t you?
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Tags: alcohol, brandy, calories, candy, confection, dark chocolate, food, price, review, tj, tj's, trader joe's
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01/07/2017 by steveo
January 7, 2017
This is the kind of product that used to be found at a local bakery. It’s too bad there aren’t more local bakeries anymore.
These are surprisingly light and fluffy. The cake is slightly firmer than a Twinkie. The center of each cake is filled with a fruit jam (1 each of: apricot, apple, cherry). The cakes have a rich not overly sweet buttery taste and feel in the mouth. Each cake comes in an individual thin cardboard baking tray. They’re a nice change from the usual cakes that fill supermarket freezer cases.
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Tags: aldi, calories, deutsche kuche, food, fruit pound cake, pound cake trio, price, review, reviews
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12/31/2016 by steveo
Big Boy
Like a dinosaur in the age of birds this majestic and strong steam locomotive sits retired, watching with a smile as its resilient DNA still flies the steel rails.
Want to know what else keeps on going?
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Tags: big boy, locomotive, model train, monochrome, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, steam, train, union pacific, weekly photo challenge
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12/31/2016 by steveo
December 31, 2016
Lets just say, your local Italian restaurant would be quickly out of business if it served this dish. The concept sounded good, the ingredients were there, but the execution didn’t work out – just like some Sunday NFL games. The tortelloni came out unevenly cooked, ranging between tough to mushy. The cheese filling was just okay. Read that as not very flavorful. The tomatoes varied from okay to mushy. The red pesto including bits of red pepper, zucchini and whatnot was the best part. There was very little liquid to the sauce, if that’s what you’re expecting.
However, considering the price of $1.99, it’s competitive in quality with other frozen entrées in this range. If the pasta and tomatoes could be cooked more evenly, this would be a much better dish. Maybe all it needs is a quick stir in the middle of cooking?
Calories: 460, Serving: Size 1 container Price: $1.99
Tags: calories, food, frozen box lunches, price, review, reviews, ricotta spinach tortelloni, tj, tj's, trader joe's
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12/31/2016 by steveo
December 31, 2016
This was a gift. Really this was a re-gift, which was probably a re-gift again from someone who picked up the bag and didn’t notice it was whole beans. Whatever the tortuous path, it eventually ended with me as I have a coffee grinder. I’m not proud.
The coffee has a mild but nice aroma in the bag. The brown colored beans and oil are consistent with the indicated medium roast. Brewed, the coffee has a fairly strong earthy flavor with a noticeable lingering bitterness. There’s some acid feel and tartness, especially as the coffee cools, eventually settling (and unsettling) in the stomach.
This is a milder version of a typical Starbucks coffee. For those who like Starbucks, this should be a familiar taste. It’s drinkable black. Personally, I’d drink this with some half and half as I normally do the few times I’m in a Starbucks. Price ?? – it was a gift
Tags: breakfast blend, coffee, medium roast, review, reviews, starbucks, whole bean
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12/24/2016 by steveo
To all dear readers who happen to stumble across this, have a Happy Healthy Christmas! And thank you for your persistence in reading mundane food reviews. I promise to be just as boring in 2017. Peace and Peace On Earth!
Tags: Christmas, hummingbird, photography, photos
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January 14, 2017
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