So I've strangely taken to automatically aerating any beverage that I put in my mouth. I don't seem to be able to help it. And then I realize I'm sitting there pulling air in through my teeth while sipping my coffee, and think I may have truly gone over the edge.
On the upside, doing so does significantly magnify the flavor of just about anything.
Silly wine nerd that I am.
In other wine-related news, my friend Steve has suggested I begin a wine-vidcast. I've got the equipment, and he's got the know how and interest enough to offer hosting and such. Does anyone have any feedback? As he pointed out, I certainly wouldn't be the first - but then, to quote him "Microsoft wasn't the first either." I appreciate any commentary on the subject.
I also just recently received an amazing FREE book from the Spanish government, outlining many of Spain's best wines and the regions they come from. It's a hundred pages or so of high quality, glossy color photos and text. Here's the link to order your own: http://www.winesfromspainusa.com/WFSUSA/Guide/WineGuide.htm Again, it's 100% free - no shipping cost or anything. A great deal.
Santé!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Another meal reminiscent of Spain amongst other things
Last night for dinner I made rice with feta cheese, spinach, and stock. Paddy and Rebekah showed me this recipe and it made a nice lunch or dinner on several occasions. It turned out surprisingly well - I was concerned mine would be off because I didn't season it correctly or add enough spinach or cheese. Hannah liked it as well.
I can't believe that next week is already Thanksgiving. The year will be over before we notice it. I'm not working at all Thursday through Sunday of next week - having dinner with family on Thursday, doing lunch with my friends on Friday, and then going out to tour some of NE Ohio's wineries on Saturday with Lindsay, Danielle, and perhaps some other fun people.
Smart car is being released in the US in January 2008. I'm torn because I really would love one, but I need to 1) worry about the partial car payment I already have and 2) don't necessarily want a $250-300 car payment every month. They get at least 40mpg, and range from $11,000-16,000 retail. That's not bad aside from their size. While incredibly zippy and chique looking, I worry that my size (height more so than weight) would make owning one less than 100% comfortable.
I joined FitWorks over this last weekend. It's a local member gym that can be found in Columbus and Cincinnati as well. There are a number of them in the Cleveland/Akron area, and the Richmond Heights location is less than 15 minutes from our apartment. I'm paying $30 a month to go any day of the week and workout, attend special classes, and meet with instructors during the week. Not bad considering I got a superb discount for signing up during a promotion, and if I ever leave the state they'll cancel my membership for no charge.
I'm reading a book called Look Me in the Eye by John Elder Robinson, the older brother of Augusten Burroughs (Running with Scissors, Dry). He has Aspergers Syndrome, a form of autism, and Burroughs has brought him up in several of his works. It seems Robinson (Augusten Burroughs changed his name from Chris(topher) Robinson) with urging from his brother decided to write a memoir on his life with Aspergers ("Ass Burgers," as punned by Burroughs).
Also confronting a challenge by Libby to finish Big Sur, despite my desire to leave parts of it unread so that I can continuously go back and find something new. Does anyone else do this with books they enjoy so much - in a sense you don't want it to end. I realize common sense would dictate just re-reading, but somehow it just doesn't seem that would be sufficient. Nonetheless, I'll probably finish it before she returns so we can discuss as she would like.
In other unrelated areas of life, both jobs are going very well. My 90 days are swiftly approaching at CTPartners. I don't think I've ever been so pleased with a job in my grown-up career. My boss says I'm doing very well, and I'm pleased with how the role of the Search Desk is developing. I'm excited to see how it continues to develop as we move forward, and have somewhat an idea at present, but mustn't get to far ahead of myself.
At GRC I asked Cindy when she was going to start letting me learn how to make the wine, and she told me to talk to Ed. I guess he's our official winemaker, some man that I didn't know existed let alone have ever met. I'll have to find out when he comes around. I'm doing a good number of the cellar tastings lately and have been trying to help with things that may be slightly beyond the realm of the bar. Cindy is open to my curiosity and seems to enjoy my initiative.
Living with Hannah has been an absolute joy. It's so nice to come home and see someone you like as opposed to coming home and being by yourself. I really do prefer it to my last two living situations (Cuyahoga Falls/Akron). And I really couldn't ask for a better roommate. The apartment itself is really coming along, and we just need some more "advanced" living room furniture before I'd be happy calling it done. Right now we have one couch and a bar/buffet but no other seating or table space. It's kind of awkward when people come over, so we need to work on remedying the situation. A bench project is in the works, and maybe we'll get some time to find a coffee table and chairs as well.
That's what I've got for the time being.
Be well.
I can't believe that next week is already Thanksgiving. The year will be over before we notice it. I'm not working at all Thursday through Sunday of next week - having dinner with family on Thursday, doing lunch with my friends on Friday, and then going out to tour some of NE Ohio's wineries on Saturday with Lindsay, Danielle, and perhaps some other fun people.
Smart car is being released in the US in January 2008. I'm torn because I really would love one, but I need to 1) worry about the partial car payment I already have and 2) don't necessarily want a $250-300 car payment every month. They get at least 40mpg, and range from $11,000-16,000 retail. That's not bad aside from their size. While incredibly zippy and chique looking, I worry that my size (height more so than weight) would make owning one less than 100% comfortable.
I joined FitWorks over this last weekend. It's a local member gym that can be found in Columbus and Cincinnati as well. There are a number of them in the Cleveland/Akron area, and the Richmond Heights location is less than 15 minutes from our apartment. I'm paying $30 a month to go any day of the week and workout, attend special classes, and meet with instructors during the week. Not bad considering I got a superb discount for signing up during a promotion, and if I ever leave the state they'll cancel my membership for no charge.
I'm reading a book called Look Me in the Eye by John Elder Robinson, the older brother of Augusten Burroughs (Running with Scissors, Dry). He has Aspergers Syndrome, a form of autism, and Burroughs has brought him up in several of his works. It seems Robinson (Augusten Burroughs changed his name from Chris(topher) Robinson) with urging from his brother decided to write a memoir on his life with Aspergers ("Ass Burgers," as punned by Burroughs).
Also confronting a challenge by Libby to finish Big Sur, despite my desire to leave parts of it unread so that I can continuously go back and find something new. Does anyone else do this with books they enjoy so much - in a sense you don't want it to end. I realize common sense would dictate just re-reading, but somehow it just doesn't seem that would be sufficient. Nonetheless, I'll probably finish it before she returns so we can discuss as she would like.
In other unrelated areas of life, both jobs are going very well. My 90 days are swiftly approaching at CTPartners. I don't think I've ever been so pleased with a job in my grown-up career. My boss says I'm doing very well, and I'm pleased with how the role of the Search Desk is developing. I'm excited to see how it continues to develop as we move forward, and have somewhat an idea at present, but mustn't get to far ahead of myself.
At GRC I asked Cindy when she was going to start letting me learn how to make the wine, and she told me to talk to Ed. I guess he's our official winemaker, some man that I didn't know existed let alone have ever met. I'll have to find out when he comes around. I'm doing a good number of the cellar tastings lately and have been trying to help with things that may be slightly beyond the realm of the bar. Cindy is open to my curiosity and seems to enjoy my initiative.
Living with Hannah has been an absolute joy. It's so nice to come home and see someone you like as opposed to coming home and being by yourself. I really do prefer it to my last two living situations (Cuyahoga Falls/Akron). And I really couldn't ask for a better roommate. The apartment itself is really coming along, and we just need some more "advanced" living room furniture before I'd be happy calling it done. Right now we have one couch and a bar/buffet but no other seating or table space. It's kind of awkward when people come over, so we need to work on remedying the situation. A bench project is in the works, and maybe we'll get some time to find a coffee table and chairs as well.
That's what I've got for the time being.
Be well.
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