Monthly Archives: September 2011

Chicken Caesar Salad, Pinot Blanc and Macon Villages

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

The chicken salad was D’s version of chicken Caesar salad with avocado as well as chicken. The dressing is a light mayonnaise and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan. This needs a white wine that is fruity and perhaps full rather … Continue reading →

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Italian Experiments Featuring Veal

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

I am trying not to refer to ‘old friends’ but to ‘friends of long standing’; that ‘old’ is getting too suggestive. However, among these friends of long standing are R & J who I have known since college days and … Continue reading →

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GG Takes a Break

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

Things have been a bit demanding chez GG these last 3 months and a break is necessary despite the fact that postings are not up to date. We are off for a week inItaly, after which, suitably recharged, I shall … Continue reading →

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Steak and Baked Vegetables with Aubergine Sauce – Burgundy

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

This is a Nigel Slater recipe that sounded delicious and seemed to cry out forBurgundy. I didn’t read the recipe in full until I had decanted a bottle of rather good Burgundy – and then I saw the problem. Had … Continue reading →

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Salmon with Herbs and Two Chilean Chardonnays

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

The herbs are parsley, tarragon and basil, all from the garden or a pot (the basil). The courgettes are also from the garden, but we have to buy potatoes now that we have exhausted the produce from our potato bags. … Continue reading →

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