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WineFoodBUZZ Newsletter ~ End of Summer 2012

by Rosina Wilson on September 21, 2012

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Hi, my friend ~ Welcome back! Wow ~ It’s hard to believe that summer is behind us, and that Harvest 2012 in the California Wine Country is well underway. Except for a few special occasions, it’s been a season of simple, casual foods, and easygoing wines to enjoy with them. (Photos ~ A quick and [...]

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My wine-judging buddy Ann and I (she's working with me on my book project), sip house-specialty cocktails while we decide what to order.

Hi again, my friends ~ and welcome back! With all the preparations for my book, Drink Wine With Dinner ~ A 100th Birthday Tribute to Julia Child, I’ve fallen behind, regrettably, on bringing you my “WineFoodBUZZ” newsletter. Rather than delay any longer, I’ll just combine April and May to catch up. So, you’ll fly with [...]

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BUZZbits ~ Rosina’s Recipes ~ Greek-Style Meatballs!

by Rosina Wilson on January 12, 2012

We're all in our Greek-style costumes, ready for the Twelve Days of Christmas song. (We're "Six Greeks Flambéing"...)

Although the wild merrymaking of Twelfth Night (January 5/6) dates back many centuries, and still marks a time of feasting in Europe and beyond, most Americans only know it through the “Twelve Days of Christmas” holiday song. That’s too bad ~ because it’s a great reason to party! (And the song might as well fit [...]

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