I am really looking foward to the Holiday season this year. Even with the economic downturn I’m in good spirits. Things started off well with a uneventful Halloween spent with my children, a epic November 4th, and better days ahead: from Thanksgiving through MLK weekend and culminating with Inauguration Day. I’m even excited about the …
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Thanksgiving 2008, pt. 2
Thanks for the feedback on the Thanksgiving video. I’ll keep my day job for now. This is a follow-up article to focus on the wines I’ve mentioned in the video. Some are very reasonable and easy to find like the Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay ($21 @ Costco!) or Le Cigar Volant. Others, like the DuMOL …
Thanksgiving 2008
It has been a difficult year…for almost everyone, but there is a lot to be thankful for, especially with the results of the last election. I never believed there would be an African-American, or person of color, in the White House. I wonder, what kind of wine President-elect Obama would enjoy? I’m ready for Thanksgiving; …
Black Dragon – True Sake
Although the focus of Vinoyo is to become wine network for people who love wine, occasionally I will include post on my other liquid passion: sake. I would like to introduce more African-Americans, and people of color, to the Joy of Sake. Below is a article I wrote for the feature “sake spotlight” I wrote …
Association of African American Vintners – Juneteenth 2008 – COPIA
On Saturday, June 14, the annual event celebrating the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) was held at COPIA in Napa, CA. I was my first time attending this event which included panel discussions followed by wine tasting. This was a fantastic event: well attended, enthusiatic panel discussions; good, food, music and people. Even the …
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Osaka – Stranger In A Strange Land
In early December ’07, I returned from a two week trip to Japan. It was my fourth trip to Japan in the past 6 years. I went to Osaka to visit my in-laws and to spend some time in, what is now, one of my favorite palces to travel. On this trip, I primarily stayed …
When it’s cool outside
When the weather turns to this wintery, below 60 degrees, there are a few specific wines that I think about! Along with that, a few season specific foods that come to mind. In my kitchen, this is the time to indulge in hearty foods, hearty vegetables, carrots, turnips, squash/ pumpkins and of course MUSHROOMS!!!!!!! Pastas, especially stuffed …
Thanksgiving (“you won’t want pumpkin again”)
Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday. It’s all about fellowship, food, family and friends. It has nothing to do with religion or gifts. I like the idea that all across America, people are sitting down and pretty much having the same thing for dinner. Even those less fortunate are often able to have turkey for dinner. …
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Anthem
Food and wine paring. What about food and music paring? I’m serious. When I have a glass of wine, often think of what food would compliment the wine. When I listen to music, I occasionally think of what wine would compliment the music. I am a jazz fan. Straight ahead jazz. Recently I’ve been listening …
Harvest For The World
On Sunday morning, September 30th, I had the fortune of participating in the annual Grace Family Vineyards Harvest in Napa Valley. I was invited by Mack and his wife. We left San Francisco at 6am, started harvesting around 8am and finished by noon. There were approximately 150 invited guests from around the world. As …