• Andre wines

    From JIM WELLER@1:135/392 to DAVE DRUM on Sun Jan 2 22:46:00 2022

    Quoting Dave Drum to Jim Weller <=-

    Andre also makes "Cold Duck" which, taste and smob wise is
    on a par with Boone's Farm

    Not to be confused with Andr‚s (note the accent) Wines Ltd. started
    by Hungarian Andreas ("Andrew") Peller in Canada, which makes VQA
    level wines (Peller Estates, Sandhill, Red Rooster, Thirty Bench
    Black Hills, Gray Monk and Tinhorn Creek). He renamed his company
    Andrew Peller Limited to distinguish itself globally from the Gallo
    brand.

    Mushrooms and sherry wine. This is on my "Round Tuit" list. But not
    with the Amontillado. Bv)= More like Ernie and Julio from down the Walgreen's mini-bottle bins.

    No need to stoop that low; there are affordable real sherries. One
    bargain sleeper to look out for is Leyenda Fino, $12.00 in Canada,
    undoubtedly less where you are. Williams & Humbert is excellent and
    under $20.

    I find Champagne overpriced and overrated. Spain makes wonderful
    and affordable sparkling whites using the Champagne method (with
    secondary fermentation in the bottle). Our New Year's Eve sparkler
    this time around was a Spanish Cava: Codorniu Brut Clasico Cava.
    Pale lemon colour, very dry crisp taste, lively acidity, persistent
    bubbles and flavours of apple, citrus and pear.

    More low cal/salt recipes with hints of liquid red pepper sauce.
    Adjust accordingly to taste.

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    Title: Chunky Potato-Leek Soup
    Categories: Vegetables, Soups, Microwave, Potatoes, Chicken
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1 c Sliced leeks
    2 ts Reduced-calorie margarine
    2 c Low-sodium chicken broth
    6 oz Cubed pared potatoes
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/8 ts Black pepper
    1 c Drained canned corn
    2 tb Chopped fresh dill
    2 ts Grated Parmesan cheese
    3 Drops liquid red pepper
    -sauce

    Combine the leeks and margarine in a 2-quart casserole. Microcook
    on High for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once, until tender.

    Add the broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. With vented cover,
    microcook on High, for 4 minutes, stirring twice.

    Add the corn, dill, Parmesan cheese , and pepper sauce; stir well.
    With vented cover, microcook on High for 3 to 4 minutes until
    potatoes are tender. Let stand, covered, for 3 minutes before
    serving.

    Per Serving: 111 Calories; 4 g Protein; 2 g Fat; 211 mg Sodium 20
    g Carbohydrates; 1 mg Cholesterol

    [WEIGHT WAtCHERS MAGAZINE; Jan 1990]

    Posted by Fred Peters.

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    Cheers

    Jim


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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to JIM WELLER on Tue Jan 4 06:19:00 2022
    JIM WELLER wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

    Andre also makes "Cold Duck" which, taste and smob wise is
    on a par with Boone's Farm

    Not to be confused with Andr‚s (note the accent) Wines Ltd. started
    by Hungarian Andreas ("Andrew") Peller in Canada, which makes VQA
    level wines (Peller Estates, Sandhill, Red Rooster, Thirty Bench
    Black Hills, Gray Monk and Tinhorn Creek). He renamed his company
    Andrew Peller Limited to distinguish itself globally from the Gallo
    brand.

    I barely care. Still, I did not know Andre was an E&J label until my
    Bing search revealed that fact. "peach-flavored California Champagne"
    indeed!

    Mushrooms and sherry wine. This is on my "Round Tuit" list. But not
    with the Amontillado. Bv)= More like Ernie and Julio from down the Walgreen's mini-bottle bins.

    No need to stoop that low; there are affordable real sherries. One
    bargain sleeper to look out for is Leyenda Fino, $12.00 in Canada, undoubtedly less where you are. Williams & Humbert is excellent and
    under $20.

    It's not "that low" at all. I can get a 187ml (about 6 oz) "split" for U$1.50-ish and it's reasonably drinkable (if I were so inclined) and it
    works for cooking. I am *NOT* a wine-snob. I am however, frugal.

    I find Champagne overpriced and overrated. Spain makes wonderful
    and affordable sparkling whites using the Champagne method (with
    secondary fermentation in the bottle). Our New Year's Eve sparkler
    this time around was a Spanish Cava: Codorniu Brut Clasico Cava.
    Pale lemon colour, very dry crisp taste, lively acidity, persistent bubbles and flavours of apple, citrus and pear.

    More low cal/salt recipes with hints of liquid red pepper sauce.
    Adjust accordingly to taste.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Chunky Potato-Leek Soup
    Categories: Vegetables, Soups, Microwave, Potatoes, Chicken
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1 c Sliced leeks
    2 ts Reduced-calorie margarine
    2 c Low-sodium chicken broth

    What's with the "reduced/low" stuff. I ain't on a weight loss plan -
    other than limiting my intake. Gimme full fat/full flavour grub any
    day. It satisfies me well enough that I don't have to overeat looking
    for taste. Bv)=

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    Title: Our Immigrant Ancestor's Leek & Potato Soup
    Categories: Soups, Potatoes, Dairy, Vegetables, Poultry
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1 lb Potato; peeled and diced
    1 lb Leeks; sliced thin
    1/2 c Chicken stock
    1 ts Salt
    Fresh ground pepper
    1 c Heavy cream

    Slice or dice the potatoes, slice the leeks, being
    careful to wash off any dirt or sand. Simmer the
    potatoes and leeks together with the chicken stock,
    salt and pepper for 40 to 50 minutes.

    Mash the vegetables or puree them in a food processor.
    Check the seasonings and reheat, adding the cream.

    Garnish with parsley.

    Serve warm or chilled.

    From: Greg Hastings

    Recipe By: Frugal Gourmet - Our Immigrant Ancestors

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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