2/2/2008 4:32 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

This is one of my favorite recipes. It is easy to make and freezes well. Servings 6 12 ounce bow tie pasta, uncooked 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup cranberry liqueur or 1/3 cup port wine ( I use red cooking wine ) 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sliced shallots or 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion ( I use...

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5/19/2007 9:47 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

The latest Pinot that I tried was this one from Fish Eye . They have a flash based web site where you click and a blue fish controls the screen movement. Click on the wine bottles and it reloads the page with the selected wine. As far as the wine goes it is really pretty good. It has a nice flavor on...

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5/14/2007 11:04 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

Keeping with my simple theme, here is yet another meal that is quick and easy to prepare. I used a pair of T-bones, but the steak can be essentially any cut you like. Ingredients Steak - 2 T-Bones Squash - 1/2 pre cut Zucchini- Whole Red Potatoes - 10-15 small Sweet Onion - 1 Stick of margarine Directions...

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4/21/2007 9:14 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

I'm going to have to start a category called YAMM (yet another main meal). This one came out of the fact that I have very little food in the house and wanted to put something on that would be ready when the kids and I got home later in the day. Ingredients 1 Package Chicken *** (boneless) 2 Tablespoons...

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4/18/2007 10:50 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

Ever go to one of those Chinese restaurants where it seems like you can't take more than a sip of tea before someone runs up and refills your glass and by the time you leave you have this feeling that you've had more to drink that you usually do? Well, you are probably right. CongnitiveDaily just reported...

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4/6/2007 10:23 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

Tonights wine is yet another Riesling. This one by Blue Fish. Much like the other Riesling I talked about this one is fruity and smooth. It has very little of the "tingling" aftertaste that many Rieslings tend to have. Check out the uniquely colored bottle This is a German wine (didn't know that until...

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4/4/2007 8:06 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

Yes, this is another easy, quick and tasty main course. Ingredients 1 Package Pork Chops 6 - 10 Graham crackers 2 -3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Can of Sliced Pineapples in Juice Instructions In a large skillet on medium heat place the olive oil Place graham crackers into a large baggy and instruct your...

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4/1/2007 9:32 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

I always forget how much I tend to like Beaujolais . They tend to have a fruity taste without of the acidity you get in a lot of red wines. This one is no exception. In fact, I think this is one of my favorites so far. Certainly the best wine I've blogged about. My initial thoughts: smooth, light taste...

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3/30/2007 10:41 AM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver 1 Comment

There is an article about ten nutrition myths here . The article cites the top 10 nutrition myths and "dispels them". The list includes things like eating carbohydrates make you fat, eggs raise cholesterol, and vitamins. One of the items on the list @ number 9 is Drink eight, 8-oz glasses of water per...

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3/26/2007 8:45 PM in cookingverity by Tim Weaver No Comments

Today's wine is a red from Argentina. This one isn't my favorite wine. It has a rather strong after taste. Not sure how to describe it other than "sharp". Taking a deep whiff of the wine gives a hint of the actual taste. It isn't bad, and certainly for the $6 - $7 I paid for it I can't complain, but...

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