Indulgence of the Night 1/22-1/28 [Archive]

Dinder1

01-22-2007, 07:07 PM

:biggrin:
Coffee:Nicaraguan Melinda estate (AeroPress)
Cigar: Partagas Presidentes (Habano)
Have a great week fellas!
DJ.

TimmyBoston

01-22-2007, 11:29 PM

Jonesy Tawny Port - I just opened it tonight while I was reading. It's really good, admittedly I'm not a port expert, but a friend of mine is the manager of a wine shop and recommended it to me. A bottle costs $9 for this Australian Port and Robert Parker rated it a 93. I'm very happy with it. I hope others here will try a bottle on my recommendation.

boboakalfb

01-23-2007, 08:51 AM

TimmyBoston

01-23-2007, 09:27 PM

A pot of Tsar's Blend from Special Teas with a little milk and some raw sugar. My first time with it or any other Russian tea. It was very good. I enjoyed it very much.

Now I think I'm going to have some more of that Jonesy Port, I love this stuff! :biggrin:

ouch

01-24-2007, 09:56 AM

A cup of Ristretto Roasters Mexican Chiapas made in the Aeropress and a bowl of GL Pease Picadilly v. 2003.

I think that the Chiapas made in an Aeropress may be the smoooothest cup of coffee around.
I also made a Latte for my wife with the Decaf Columbian in the Aeropress and got rave reviews.

The Solis Maestro and Aeropress kick butt over the blade grinder and french press.

I like big, bold flavors, so I ordered the Ethiopian and the Sumatran. Din threw in a sample of the Mexicano, and I agree with your comments. It's extraordinarily smooth, and one of the least bitter coffees I've tried.

I'm moving to Portland.:tongue_sm

boboakalfb

01-24-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm moving to Portland.:tongue_sm

If I could deal with the rain it wouldn't be a bad idea...coffee and microbrew heaven.

Dinder1

01-24-2007, 10:30 AM

If I could deal with the rain it wouldn't be a bad idea...coffee and microbrew heaven.

I lived in SF for ten years and it is a great ciy, but the one thing that we here in P-town have over you SF guys is that we actually have a summer.:lol: But I really do love SF and I am planning a visit soon.

boboakalfb

01-24-2007, 10:40 AM

berzerkeleyan

01-24-2007, 11:16 AM

I lived in SF for ten years and it is a great ciy, but the one thing that we here in P-town have over you SF guys is that we actually have a summer.:lol: But I really do love SF and I am planning a visit soon.

12 years in the Bay Area was 12 years too many. I'm glad to be in Portland. And the weather's fantastic! :thumbup1:

Indulgence...oh...uh, I had some Peet's coffee today? Sorry, DJ, I ran out of Ristretto's and haven't made my way back to your shop. :redface:

qhsdoitall

01-24-2007, 11:47 AM

A good tawny port or Sake. I use an AeroPress for my coffee. It seems to be the coffee maker of choice around here. :) Smoothest cup of coffee ever and you can tinker with it to no end to taylor to your individual tastes. As far as coffee is concerned, my daughter is from Antigua, Guatemala and I beg anybody who is visiting or returning to the states to bring me some fresh roasted from the plantations. Otherwise, I try to find the freshest roasted beans out there. The fresher the roast the more complex and better your coffee is going to be. If not coffee then Japanese fresh brewed loose leaf green tea.

qhsdoitall

01-24-2007, 12:18 PM

I forgot to add. These guys have a few things to say about fresh coffee.

http://www.coffeefool.com/

Lyrt

01-24-2007, 03:36 PM

Żubrówka

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5923

ouch

01-24-2007, 05:49 PM

Tortilla soup and home made tamales. Hold the huitlacoche.
http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives/000344.php

Where's da tequila at?

Dinder1

01-24-2007, 08:08 PM

:biggrin:

Jim

01-24-2007, 08:44 PM

:biggrin:
Visiting Diplomats?:biggrin:

TimmyBoston

01-24-2007, 09:51 PM

Żubrówka

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5923

Now what is this? Sounds interesting.

TimmyBoston

01-24-2007, 09:52 PM

I'm having a finger of Glengoyne 10 and a touch of water. It's not too bad.

Nick

01-24-2007, 10:44 PM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5934

Montes Alpha 2004 Syrah. A very tasty Chilean Syrah picked up from Costco. The slightly sweet undertones of currant paired quite nicely with the steak (of the Salisbury variety) prepared by my personal chef, Mr. H. Helper.

-Nick

rtaylor61

01-25-2007, 12:30 AM

I'm having a finger of Glengoyne 10 and a touch of water. It's not too bad.

I hope a touch is no more than one or two "drops"! Let it breathe!

Randy

TimmyBoston

01-25-2007, 04:16 AM

Montes Alpha 2004 Syrah. A very tasty Chilean Syrah picked up from Costco. The slightly sweet undertones of currant paired quite nicely with the steak (of the Salisbury variety) prepared by my personal chef, Mr. H. Helper.

-Nick

I've got a bottle of their cab, when I open it, I'll post my thoughts.

TimmyBoston

01-25-2007, 04:19 AM

I hope a touch is no more than one or two "drops"! Let it breathe!

Randy

Randy, I'm appauled you have to ask, you can't add more than two drops to any Single Malt! :w00t:

:biggrin:

I only have a couple whiskies that I will ever add ANY water to, but this happens to be one of them.

I, forgot, after that I had a nip of Calvados.

Mottern Man

01-25-2007, 05:51 PM

I found a WaWa in the back woods of Bowie MD (10 min away)

Philly Cheese
Tasty-cake (butterscotch)
Dark roast W/ Irish Cream!

(I am going to pick up a Soft Pretzel next time!)

RJSquirell

01-25-2007, 06:04 PM

Plenty of Macallan 18yr
Dunhill Corona--bluelable
Black Angus on the Grill
and the Queen and keeper of the check book away at her sisters for a week!!!!!!!

Nick

01-25-2007, 11:46 PM

I've got a bottle of their cab, when I open it, I'll post my thoughts.

Tim,

I look forward to it. I've only had their Syrah.

Tonight:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5973

Some Grgich Hills 2001 Napa Valley Chardonnay

Lemon Chicken with Herb Rice
Green beans sautéed with some red and yellow bell peppers, chopped garlic, and kosher salt, topped with some cracked pepper and fresh squeezed lemon juice.

-Nick

TimmyBoston

01-26-2007, 07:28 AM

Bargang Assam from SpecialTeas with breakfast

Golden Monkey from the Fuijan Province mid-morning

Maybe with all the Coffee and Tea guru's here, we could use an "Indulgence of the Morning" Thread :001_tt1:

Scotto

01-26-2007, 08:25 AM

Isn't that Golden Monkey sublime? Actually, this year's is a bit more muted than last's, but still very good.

boboakalfb

01-26-2007, 09:00 AM

A glass of V. Sattui Madeira (http://www.vsattui.com/show/xmlsite/xml-standard.xml/xsl-vintage.xsl/start_id-lnogjfbbhhiakbffafeclfndmmmhmhkpgjapgjak) with a bowl of Astleys 109. Yum.

TimmyBoston

01-26-2007, 01:11 PM

Isn't that Golden Monkey sublime? Actually, this year's is a bit more muted than last's, but still very good.

I really like it, It's definately one of my favorite things that I've picked up. Thanks for all the tea recommendations, Scotto! :thumbup:

Lyrt

01-26-2007, 05:46 PM

Now what is this? Sounds interesting.

Sorry, I didn’t see your post. It’s a Polish vodka flavoured with bison grass. I really hate to call that vodka, which is an alcohol I intensively dislike. High quality bison-grass vodka doesn’t taste like vodka at all.

Leave it in your freezer for a night and enjoy.

Mama Bear

01-26-2007, 07:54 PM

This is my first Grgich.. it is much fruitier than I expected... but you can't have it.... :thumbup1:

Woknblues

01-28-2007, 01:15 AM

having my two fingers of dependable Chivas, watching the sun go down. Where is that darn hookah (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hookah)?

mtwo

01-28-2007, 12:59 PM

bought several bottles of mexican (http://joyeur.com/2006/03/30/mexican-coke) coke today.

mmmmmmm.

180gVinyl

01-28-2007, 04:59 PM

Guinness Foreign Extra Stout 7.5% abv (includes soured beer to balance the increased alcoholic sweetness)

Partnered with...............

Glenfarclas 30 yo

:smile: :smile: :smile:

Scotto

01-28-2007, 05:17 PM

Made a batch of Cincinnati Chili tonight (4-way). Any fans?

mrob

01-28-2007, 05:50 PM

Baloosh

01-28-2007, 06:17 PM

Made a batch of Cincinnati Chili tonight (4-way). Any fans?

Oh yeah. Skyline and Gold Star are the fast food equivalent, but that's some gooood chili.

BrianM

01-28-2007, 06:41 PM

Made a batch of Cincinnati Chili tonight (4-way). Any fans?

One of the great things about living in the area...I can indulge that craving any time I feel like it!

For me, Skyline wins over Gold Star by just a hair...

rikrdo

01-28-2007, 11:31 PM

Made a batch of Cincinnati Chili tonight (4-way). Any fans?

...ummmmm
Post in the Sauce Depository ?? maybe :wink:
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Aeropressed - HomeFried Sumatra Mandheling at work
Paulaner Salvator
Kendall Jackson CabSauv.
Curtis Heritage Cuvee
Pizza and Lasagna today for my Daughter's 7th Birthday party.

TimmyBoston

01-29-2007, 01:24 AM

Jonesy Port. I'm addicted to this stuff. It's so good.

This past week, I've got a few bottles of Port. I have a question:
How does one properly store and preserve an open bottle of port?

ouch

01-29-2007, 08:27 AM

Since trying Cinci style chili I always add a touch of cinammon to my chili--not too much, but a pinch adds a lot of taste.

I also use some finely ground coffee, lots of cumin, some chocolate (Mexican is best) and a touch of molasses.

Mmmmm. . .chili.:biggrin:

Cumin is one of my favorite spices, but the already ground version is worthless. Toast some cumin seeds in a hot, dry pan until frangrant (you'll know when), then grind 'em up in that old blade grinder that you're discovered isn't good enough for coffee, et voila!

ouch

01-29-2007, 08:29 AM

Jonesy Port. I'm addicted to this stuff. It's so good.

This past week, I've got a few bottles of Port. I have a question:
How does one properly store and preserve an open bottle of port?

Port doesn't deteriorate as quickly as most wine. You can usually get several days out of an open bottle. Since air is the number one enemy, you can decant it into a smaller bottle and cap it (I save 375ml bottles for this purpose) or spray some wine preservative into it to displace the oxygen. If you take a swig or two daily, it won't last that long, anyway.:thumbup: