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Actually, after one glass of elegant sherry, I realised that the night - heavy and humid as it is, called for something else.
Thus, I opened a bottle of a single hop ale from the legendary Founder's brewery, that goes by the name of "Mosaic promise". That is doing the trick; quite delicious.
Thus, I opened a bottle of a single hop ale from the legendary Founder's brewery, that goes by the name of "Mosaic promise". That is doing the trick; quite delicious.
Enjoy.
I do so love a good port.
What age is this one? Are you taking anything with it - such as a glorious aged blue cheese?
It is 10 years old and you guessed correct, blue cheese.
A couple of new scores, the top is from a new local brewery, 64oz of their ESB, pretty terrific, you can just see the etching on the growler. The bottom is from my normal beer source, it's stellar, so smooth with a *huge* hoppy finish that sticks with you for a good minute (also picked up something new from Funky Buddha, will post a pic at consumption 
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Hahaha, bonus points as always (though I think that's mostly been a thing for my dedicated beer forum ...) for ID'ing the movie in the background in the lower photo
)Hahaha, bonus points as always (though I think that's mostly been a thing for my dedicated beer forum ...) for ID'ing the movie in the background in the lower photo
A couple of new scores, the top is from a new local brewery, 64oz of their ESB, pretty terrific, you can just see the etching on the growler. The bottom is from my normal beer source, it's stellar, so smooth with a *huge* hoppy finish that sticks with you for a good minute (also picked up something new from Funky Buddha, will post a pic at consumption
Hahaha, bonus points as always (though I think that's mostly been a thing for my dedicated beer forum ...) for ID'ing the movie in the background in the lower photo
I love a good ESB. What is sad, is none of the local breweries do an ESB, I have only had a few from some of the bigger brewery's and imports.
Easy "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" Love that movie............ that is the Mr. Damone..... two pumps Damone! Teehee
That sounds very good. What food were you having with it?
I opened the wine around two and a half hours - maybe three - before serving; this is a hefty wine and - although it is smooth, it does need to be allowed to breathe.
Anyway, I served it with pasta, my sauce, and an organic - foraged - mixed leaves salad with a dressing of olive oil, two types of French mustard (wholegrain and sweet), aged balsamic vinegar, aged pedro ximenez sherry vinegar, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a teaspoon of unrefined brown sugar.
A pasta sauce (completely homemade) of sautéed (diced) organic onions, organic carrots and (a head of) organic garlic; they were sautéed in a mix of olive oil and butter in my copper Le Mauviel casserole dish. Then, in a separate saucepan, I sautéed (organic) cherry tomatoes for around half an hour on a very low heat, adding sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a teaspoon of unrefined brown sugar.
Luganica sausage (diced) and a hunk of pancetta (diced) were also added.
Then, I added a small bottle of organic Italian passata. All of the ingredients were let bubble away, at a low heat, for around an hour or so. At that stage, I added a tin of Italian borlotti beans.
That was when I cooked the pasta in salted water with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Drained the pasta, dressed the salad, and served the lot.
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I just bought several cans worth of imported San Marzanos. No, no, that's a fib. I cleaned the section out. Surprised they don't enforce a limit. I shall be going back in two days time after their next shipment to clean them out once more.
I didn't bother growing tomatoes this year. My romas were somewhat close to a San Marzano, still not as good.
I didn't bother growing tomatoes this year. My romas were somewhat close to a San Marzano, still not as good.
Ah come on. It was at an odd time of the time. 3 PM is no drinking hour. Unless we've got people over who I'd rather drone out. Mentally, at least.
HH usually starts around 2pm here on the edge of continent I'll allow the tomato post
Speaking of, holy s*** my wife made some ol' school Italian gravy, I mean, wow, it was the best I've had, pork cutlets, spicy sausage (locally made), homemade (by her) meatballs, it was for our monthly themed dinner party, she also made a home made tiramisu that was _insane_. I took a pic of the latter, used some my Chemex locally sourced coffee ...
I'll allow the tomato post Speaking of, holy s*** my wife made some ol' school Italian gravy, I mean, wow, it was the best I've had, pork cutlets, spicy sausage (locally made), homemade (by her) meatballs, it was for our monthly themed dinner party, she also made a home made tiramisu that was _insane_. I took a pic of the latter, used some my Chemex locally sourced coffee ...
HH usually starts around 2pm here on the edge of continent
Speaking of, holy s*** my wife made some ol' school Italian gravy, I mean, wow, it was the best I've had, pork cutlets, spicy sausage (locally made), homemade (by her) meatballs, it was for our monthly themed dinner party, she also made a home made tiramisu that was _insane_. I took a pic of the latter, used some my Chemex locally sourced coffee ...
That looks quite seductively delicious.
Now that I have acquired a home in Brussels, I will have to increase my exercise program because of the great beer..lol!
Not much to choose when it comes to belgian ale here in Montreal, but I love my brown Leffe!
Hitachino Nest White Ale from Kuichi Brewers. Very good. Very difficult to find. Managed to find it as I went in a new store to buy some white wines.
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What is it with people buying homes in Belgium? Seems to be a small trend these days or it's confirmation bias on my end.