Monthly Archives: July 2010
Hombrew disappointment — It’s all flat!
Two weeks of waiting, followed by a day of chilling in the fridge and then the moment of truth. Opening the first bottle of homebrew. I’ll admit, this shouldn’t be such a moment fraught with anxiety. If you’re a competent … Continue reading
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Enjoying a concert at Mondavi
Last weekend, Christine and I lucked out when some friends said they had extra tickets for a concert at Robert Mondavi winery. The Mondavi concert series is a long-standing Napa tradition and the concerts are always a sought after ticket … Continue reading
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Taking a day at the lake
One of the best parts of my job at the winery is that when it’s not harvest we work a “four-ten” shift or 10 hours a day, four days a week. This means I get every Friday off, well at … Continue reading
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Cold-brewed coffee?
Judging from a package in the latest issue of Food & Wine magazine and an article in a recent edition of the SF Chronicle on cold-brewed coffee, it seems that this trend has picked up some attention. Proponents of this … Continue reading
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Fishing on the Napa River
This past weekend I had big plans for heading up to the Plumas National Forest to hang out at a buddy’s cabin. I was getting all set to go, I had taken two days off at the winery, I had … Continue reading
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World Cup recipes and your stone-cold lock of a pick
When the U.S. hosted the World Cup back in 1994 I remember I found myself in a San Francisco brewery staring at a list of beer options. I was visiting my older sister who was in college at the time. … Continue reading
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A stiff upper lip and a Pimm’s Cup
Lounging in the plush couches on the veranda, we sipped cocktails and chatted but for the most part just luxuriated. The clank of Bocce balls resounded every now and then as well as an outburst of laughter from some of … Continue reading
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A dandy summer shandy
During the hot days of summer, mixing in a little juice or lemonade to your lager can be quite tasty. The English name for such a drink is a shandy. This calls for a light ale mixed with ginger, ginger … Continue reading
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Roasted, nicely roasted
I’ve jumped into a new hobby, home coffee roasting. In the past year, I’ve come to accept the fact that I’m a coffee snob. Christine and I pretty much only buy Ritual coffee because it seems to be the freshest … Continue reading
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Beverages for El Quatro de Julio
What happened to June? Anyway, the Fourth of July is around the corner and I decided to post a few recommendations for libations this holiday. Not much can beat cold beer, barbecue and blowing shit up on the day we … Continue reading
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