Erol Senel of Merrimack, is the owner of Senel Wine Consulting, which specializes in personal and restaurant wine consulting. Read his blog at www.senelwine.blogspot.com. E-mail him at erol@senelwine.com.
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Cheers, Nashua – it’s been a tasty ride, Senel signs off Over the course of the last year, I’ve had the opportunity to take my passion for wine to the next level. From the day I started writing about wine and local wine experiences for The … Wednesday, June 9, 2010 |
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Mass. gives residents the business; NH gets it Massachusetts has been lovingly or hatefully referred to as “Taxachusetts” for a while, depending on which side of the border you live. Ever since the years of Gov. Michael Dukakis, the state government has levied … Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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Feds looking to deal wine lovers a huge blow A while back, I wrote on my blog about how nothing good comes of government intervention in wine. At that time, I was merely speaking of how Alabama’s banning of Cycles Gladiator’s awful wines because … Wednesday, May 5, 2010 |
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A few restaurant wine list pitfalls to avoid Few things irk me more than restaurants that mislead their patrons about their wine offerings. Whether they do it intentionally or not isn’t the issue. Wine shouldn’t be a compromise, and you should get what … Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
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2009 Bordeaux full of promise for the future Throughout the last year, I’ve been watching with a keen eye on any news regarding the quality of 2009 Bordeaux, especially the release and pricing of the 2009 futures. During this time, I’ve seen countless … Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
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Thoughtful choices at new Wine Not The idea of helping someone pick out a quality bottle of wine to celebrate a special moment, pair perfectly with dinner or just lounge around on a rainy spring afternoon is what we wine professionals … Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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It takes a sharp eye to pair wines, cheeses When we’re young, our palates are obviously less developed and become accustomed to simpler foods. The most dramatically misrepresented food category in my life was cheese. In fact, my idea of cheese was limited to … Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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French burgundy of 2008 a miracle vintage Back in 2007, my wife and I were honeymooning in Paris, and the weather could not have been any more beautiful. As a wine lover, I thought to myself, “What a terrific way to head … Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
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What’s up with this swirling, sniffing of wine? During the last few weeks, I’ve put on a number of wine tastings and served countless bottles of wine while working at the Stonehedge Inn. It was just recently that I started to think, why … Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
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Wallace: In search of his red violin in a sea of fraud Over the course of the past few years, there has been one issue that has been publicly forced to the forefront of the wine world. However, this problem is nothing new, as it has been … Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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A closer look at a lot of wine When you think about the most memorable places that you have visited, there is often a point during which one may think “I would love to live here” or “I would love to work here.” … Wednesday, January 13, 2010 |
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Keep a few things in mind before aging wine Ever since beginning my wine endeavor, I have been asked one question repeatedly: How do you know which wines to age? To answer that, you must first ask yourself whether you prefer young wines or … Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
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Date night: Check out Cucina Toscana’s Italian wines My first exposure to Nashua’s Italian gem Cucina Toscana was very early on in my relationship with my wife (girlfriend at the time), and it has since been a very consistent culinary destination. When we … Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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Get quality for less with Bordeaux seconds For most of us, times have been tough, and a bottle of one of the best Bordeaux wines is too steep to even dream about, let alone consider buying! Most people cannot even begin to … Wednesday, December 2, 2009 |
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Thanksgiving recommendations from the experts “Wine, to me, is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit.” When I think about these words uttered by Robert Mondavi, I cannot help but imagine him speaking about … Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
This rich, creamy syrup will make everyone glad to be on your holiday list. CINNAMON CREAM SYRUP Serves: 13 1 cup sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ¼ cup water ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk In …
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last Culinary Delights article that will run in Feast. We thank all of the home cooks that have contributed their recipes over the years. In October, we’ll ask readers to vote for their favorite Culinary Delights recipes to select this year’s contest winners. A riot …
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| Monthly spaghetti supper | Feb 15, 2012 |
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The February Spaghetti Supper at the Second Congregational Wed |
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| Cooking with the Seasons with Regina | Feb 16, 2012 |
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$8 Join Regina Third Thursday of every month in the D Acres kitchen to create a delicious meal using seasonal ingredients grown on the farm. Thu |
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| Free Wine tasting at Bedford, NH. State Liquor store | Feb 16, 2012 |
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Find out what all the buzz is about, try Verde Sole Zinfandel...handcrafted by winemaker Marco Cappelli and brought to you by Vitone Family Wines of Amherst, NH. Thu |
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| Brewery Open House | Feb 17, 2012 |
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We’re excited to announce that our apprentice Kate Wallace is graduating! Her beer is named Jasmine, a Belgian style ale infused with jasmine flowers. This rich red ale offers a nuanced spiciness with a smooth medium bodied malt backbone and a dry finish. We’ll be celebrating with Kate on Friday, February 17 from 6-8 p.m. Fri |
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