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11/26/2015

We wish you all a joyous and bountiful Thanksgiving!

11/11/2015

Thanks to all who have defended us and to those who do so today.

God Bless our men and women in uniform.

08/09/2015

Six signs that you’re becoming a wine buff - Decanter

When you realized you are becoming a wine Fanatic.

Preoccupied by Pinot Noir? Can’t get enough Crozes-Hermitage? Chances are you’ve been bitten by the wine bug. Margaret Rand describes the symptoms

04/22/2015

Happy #EarthDay!

04/03/2015

Sounds about right!

03/17/2015

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03/16/2015

MAP: The Most Popular Beer In Every Country.

02/10/2015

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Have you ever wonder Who Owns Your Favorite Brewery!

Food & Wine goes way beyond mere eating and drinking. We're on a mission to find the most exciting places, new experiences, emerging trends and sensations.

01/19/2015

Today we remember and honor the legacy of Dr. King.

12/31/2014

As you celebrate the Nee Years tonight, please remember to have a plan and BE SAFE! Call someone if you need a ride home, nothing is worth throwing away your career or life away.

#DMVFriends.

12/30/2014

Learn About Wine. Drink In Delight. | VinePair

The Map Of The Drunkest States In America During The December Holidays

VinePair is the best place to learn about wine! Easy informative guides serve dummies and experts alike. Take a sip of your favorite wine and read VinePair.

12/27/2014

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Some ideas for Champagne Pairings for a New Year's Eve Party

Food & Wine goes way beyond mere eating and drinking. We're on a mission to find the most exciting places, new experiences, emerging trends and sensations.

12/22/2014

The Making of Scotch Whisky (Paid Post by Macallan From NYTimes.com)

If you enjoy singlemalts or blended scotches you must see the making process of this wonderful product.

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This illustrated guide explains the intricacies of the whisky making process.

12/17/2014

DMV Friends's cover photo

12/13/2014

Tag a friend who's in the Army or Navy

12/13/2014

#ArmyNavy kicks off soon -- who are you rooting for?

11/27/2014

DID YOU KNOW?

Since the late 19th century, Thanksgiving had traditionally been celebrated on the final Thursday in November. But in 1939, Roosevelt's seventh year in office, that last Thursday fell on November 30. And that left a mere 24 days of shopping time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Retailers believed this would lead to less money spent on holiday gifts, and would therefore hurt the economy (and, of course, their own bottom lines). The solution seemed obvious — the date should be moved one week earlier, to Thursday, November 23. Roosevelt agreed, and announced on August 15, 1939, that he would do just that, with an executive proclamation.

11/27/2014

HOW LONG TO COOK A TURKEY, IN ONE EASY CHART.

11/16/2014

How to pick wine for your holiday meal | Food Hacks

Excellent local wines for the holiday meal.

Washington Post wine columnist Dave McIntyre tells you which wines pair with your holiday meals and the drink that’s always a no-brainer.

10/19/2014

Who's your favorite team?

10/15/2014

Quiz: What Type Of Wine Drinker Are You? | VinePair

http://vinepair.com/quiz-type-wine-drinker/?xid=blog_20141015_33656347

Take our quick quiz to see what your wine drinking and buying habits reveal. Geek? Snob? Wine Avoider? Take the quiz and find out now!

08/31/2014

Barbecue and sports are a match made in Heaven. Cracking open some ice cold beverages and gathering around the flame in eager anticipation for the game to come are some of the best times you can have all year.

HAPPY SUNDAY

08/30/2014

For the Last couple of weeks we been asked the following Questions?

How long should I store my wine?

Most of the wines you buy will be for everyday drinking and you don't need to worry about drink dates. If your wine is designed to be matured, the best way to find out is by tasting it. If you don't want to be disappointed, the best thing is to consult a drinking dates guide - you can find them on decanter.com or in Hugh Johnson's annual pocket wine book.

Where should I store my wine?

Not in the kitchen or garage! The temperatures are too variable.
If you are going to store it at home, make sure it is in a cool, dark place with a constant temperature. The ideal temperature range is between 45° F and 65° F.The wines should be stored lying down and avoid any vibrations.

as always you are welcome to submit any questions!

08/22/2014

The Top Ten Beers in the World Aren't What You Think

The Top Ten Beers in the world - we have 3 Americans.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-13/the-top-ten-beers-in-the-world-aren-t-what-you-think-.html

What’s the world’s most popular beer? Bud Light? Budweiser? A decade ago, those answers would be right on the money. The money is moving.

06/14/2014

Hope you are enjoying the Soccer World Cup - also want to say - Happy Flag Day!

06/13/2014

What underage drinkers drink when they binge drink

Most popular drinks by volume

Underage drinkers care more about the label on bottle than the price of the booze.

06/12/2014

World Cup schedule for the group stage

The World Cup begins today here's the schedules.

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05/27/2014

We hope you had a great Memorial Day with family and friends - let us never forget our fallen heroes.

04/23/2014

Beer Madness: The best beer in the DMV

What's the best beer in the DMV?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/national/beer-madness-the-best-beer-in-the-dmv/2014/04/22/4dc7a240-ca44-11e3-b81a-6fff56bc591e_video.html?wpsrc=PT0000175

Thirty-two beers, nine judges, one overall champion. Here's a look at the top contenders, and beer columnist Greg Kitsock's thoughts on the 2014 Beer Madness winner.

04/16/2014

At Carlo's Bake Shop

04/15/2014

If you missed the Lunar eclipse 2014.

04/13/2014

What's your favorite Red or White Wine?

04/11/2014

Shower Wine Glass Holder -- what do you guys think?

03/10/2014

More than 20% of the Athletes on the USA team for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter games are veterans.

03/10/2014

Do You Need to Lighten Up or Toughen Up?

Which has helped your career more?

A. Positive Feedback
B. Negative Feedback

03/06/2014

Entertaining with wine | Wine FAQ | Wine Learning | decanter.com

Entertaining with wine - FAQ

I want to take a bottle of wine to a dinner party. What should I take?

We've all chosen something with a nice label or bought on price to impress our friends.
It's difficult to know what to take so avoid the major brands and speak to your local wine merchant. Don't buy something too expensive if your hosts will squirrel it away for drinking when no one else is around. And yes, it's ok to take a wine that has a screwcap! Perhaps find out what's on the menu and bring something to match.

What can I serve as an aperitif other than Champagne?

A light, fruity white such as a sparkling Moscato d'Asti, a medium German Riesling or a Fino sherry are all perfect as an alternative to bubbly.

How many glasses of wine will I get from a bottle?
That depends on the size of the bottle and the glasses, but in general, you should work on five-six glasses per 75cl bottle.

Read more at http://www.decanter.com/wine-learning/faq/entertaining#THWvhsswPzZ6U8B1.99

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02/19/2014

We have the lead -- go USA!!!

02/13/2014

Back in the top #3 go USA

02/08/2014

GO USA -- Bring home the Gold.

02/06/2014

It's here -- Olympics begin Tonight.

02/02/2014

Food & Beverage Professionals | The World of Hospitality

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02/02/2014

12 Super Bowl facts that will impress your friends

Enjoy the Game Friends and have a great time with friends and Family..

http://nypost.com/2014/02/01/12-super-bowl-facts-that-will-impress-your-friends/

The Super Bowl is more than just a game — it’s an experience. It’s a spectacle of sport, stars, music and food. It’s the ultimate entertainment. Chances are you won’t…

01/27/2014

How to choose a glass | decanter.com

HOW TO CHOOSE A WINE GLASS!

What glasses do you need to make the most of your wine?

Marilyn in a glass
Glasses must have their curves in all the right places. The bowl must be round to help aerate the wine and let its aroma develop. It must also taper inwards towards the top, to stop its precious essence escaping.

Crystal clear
Keep glasses plain, simple and colourless – you don't want to hide a prized claret, you want to enjoy it in every sense. A slight pattern or fluting can make Champagne more intriguing, but leave it at that.

Easily lead
The brilliance of a wine is further highlighted by good quality lead crystal. You can tell the quality by the number of facets that are reflected and how thin the glass is.

Upholding standards
One size can fit all when it comes to wine tasting and smaller glasses are usually favoured. There is one style of glass recognised as the benchmark, the ISO (international Standards Organisation) glass. The stem is about 5cm tall and the bowl 10cm (at its broadest 6.5cm wide).

One size does not fit all
Austrian glassmakers Riedel would agree. They live to reinvent the glass. They maintain that you need a different glass for every grape, style and, even region. Form most definitely follows function, and their glasses are also very pretty.

Living it large
The larger the glass, the more exposure the wine has to air, thus awakening the hidden aromatic depths and balancing the tannic power and the fruit. The younger (and more closed) the wine, the bigger the bowl that is required.

Tongue service
First impressions are lasting especially where wine is concerned. Give your wine a head start by putting it in the right receptacle – the distinctive curve on the lip of a Riedel Riesling or Pinot Noir glass guides the wine to the tip of the tongue, where fruit and sweetness is picked up, balancing the varieties' naturally crisp acidity.

Central administration
Again from the gospel according to Riedel, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon glasses should encourage the flow of the wine to the centre of the tongue, to balance the fruit and acidity.

Magic flutes
Chuck out your Champagne coupes: they make wine lose its fizz and let the aromas wane. The flute – a tall bowl, tapered in at the top – is the only way to drink fizz. And lead crystal glass not only looks good but encourages bubbles – a wide, tapered bowl keeps them small and in several streams, released slowly.

Plastic fantastic
Principles can be relaxed when the setting calls for it. Let the glass match the occasion: plastic flutes at Henley and Badminton will do nicely. Just get the wine right: persistent aromas and some sweetness help keep the character from fading as the wine warms and aromas are lost from outsized cups.

Read more at http://www.decanter.com/wine-learning/wine-advice/basics/495377/how-to-choose-a-glass#UZh8eKtDXb8vTJyJ.99

What glasses do you need to make the most of your wine?

01/26/2014

Ceviche Recipe!

INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds Tilapia or bass, diced
1/2 small red onion, halved and slivered
3/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 habanero chile, seeded, halved, and thinly sliced (optional)
1 tablespoon ají amarillo sauce (optional)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 orange sweet potato (such as Garnet or Jewel), boiled, peeled, and sliced $
1 cob sweet corn, boiled and cut into 4 pieces
4 butter lettuce leaves

PREPARATION
Prep Time: 1 Hour
1. Rinse diced fish and slivered red onion in cold water and dry thoroughly.

2. In a large bowl, combine fish, red onion, lime juice, salt, habanero (if using), and ají amarillo sauce (if using). Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.

3. Just before serving, stir in cilantro. Divide between 4 bowls and serve with sweet potato, corn, and lettuce leaves on the side.

Peruvian Pantry: Ají amarillo. A yellow chile with a slightly sweet flavor and plenty of heat. Available in this county in jars or as a puréed sauce at many Latin markets.

01/18/2014

Fotos: Preparando Bolsas De Amor Con El Morning Show 1.17.14 - El Zol 107.9

DMV friends helping prepare Bags of Love -- Bolsas de Amor!

Fotos: Preparando Bolsas De Amor Con El Morning Show 1.17.14 Sólo Éxitos, ¡Todo el Tiempo!