tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24477688255028830952024-02-20T11:22:30.528-05:00Food and Spirit LoversA Site for Lovers of All That is Good Food,Wine and Spirits. You will find features on where to buy great food wine and spirits on the web, wine tours, travel, and great restaurants.Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-4784966692865285302007-01-24T23:39:00.000-05:002007-01-24T23:40:34.975-05:00Harvest Chicken using White WineFantastic Main Course meal...<br /><br />Harvest Chicken<br />3 pounds chicken, cut up into sections, bone on<br />¼ cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper<br />¼ cup canola oil<br />2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced<br />1 onion, peeled and diced<br />2 celery stalks, sliced<br />½ red pepper, sliced into strips<br />½ green pepper, sliced into strips<br />½ yellow pepper, sliced into strips<br />1 cup mushrooms, washed and sliced<br />1 teaspoon dried thyme<br />2 bay leaves<br />Pinch cayenne pepper<br />1 can plum tomatoes<br />1 cup white wine<br />2 tablespoons tomato paste<br />Salt and freshly ground pepper<br />Mix the chicken with the flour, then brown the chicken in the oil. Remove chicken from the pan and place in an ovenproof casserole dish.<br />Sauté the vegetables and add to the chicken.<br />Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine and spices to the casserole dish.<br />Bake in the oven at 350 for 25 minutes covered, then uncover and cook for an additional 20 minutes.Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-45836744345520742532007-01-24T23:36:00.000-05:002007-01-24T23:38:59.876-05:00Spicy Beer Cooked ShrimpSpicy Beer Cooked Shrimp<br />24 shrimp, large size with shells still on<br />½ cup butter<br />1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce<br />½ cup chicken stock<br />¼ cup beer<br />2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced<br />1 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />1 teaspoon black pepper<br />½ teaspoon salt<br />½ teaspoon red pepper flakes<br />½ teaspoon dried thyme<br />Wash shrimp. Keep shells on - this is a peel and eat meal.<br />Mix all spices together.<br />In a large fry pan, melt the butter; add the garlic, spices, Worcestershire sauce and shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes, and then add the chicken stock and beer and cook until shrimp are pink (approx. 2 minutes). Serve with rice and bread to soak up the sauce.Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-61428459630663410742007-01-15T14:15:00.000-05:002007-01-15T14:19:22.114-05:00Wine.com Search BoxOk we've been waiting for this link to become available. I am adding the Wine.com search box to the page. This box allows you to search their website for that special label or vintage that you want to try, or maybe you read a review. So check out the search box on the right side of this page!!Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-76635723216036594542007-01-11T15:34:00.000-05:002007-01-11T15:41:00.006-05:00Some Hot Drink Recipes for Cold Weather<em><span style="color:#009900;">Irish Coffee</span> </em><br />ingredients:<br />• 2 tbsp. • heavy cream<br />• 1 1/2 oz. Irish whiskey<br />• 1 tsp. sugar syrup or superfine sugar<br />• coffee<br /><br />Mixing instructions:<br />Add sugar (preferably brown) to strong hot black coffee and stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Add Irish whiskey. Leave enough space in the glass to add the cream. Carefully "float" the cream on to the coffee by using the back of a spoon. Do not stir.<br />Sip the coffee through the cool cream to truly enjoy this classic.<br />Whipped cream is a delicious substitute for the cream.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#330000;">Ginger Rum Tea</span></em><br />ingredients:<br />• 1 1/2 oz. rum<br />ginger<br />Hot tea<br /><br />Mixing instructions:<br />Add Rum to hot tea. Add ginger to taste.Stir and Enjoy<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;">Fireside Punch</span></em><br />ingredients:<br />• 4 oz. curaçao<br />• 2 cups strong hot black tea<br />• 1/2 cup lemon juice<br />• 1 750-ml. bottle dark rum<br />• 1 cup orange juice<br />brown sugar , maple syrup, or honey to taste<br /><br />Mixing instructions:<br />In a chafing dish or saucepan add hot tea, fruit juices, sugar, syrup, or honey, and mix well until all sweeteners are dissolved. Add curaçao and rum. Heat contents but do not allow them to boil. Stir well and serve in mugs. Makes about 14 cups.<br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><em>Kahlua Java Hot Chocolate</em><br /></span>ingredients:<br />• 1 1/2 oz. coffee liqueur<br />coffee<br />hot chocolate<br /><br />Mixing instructions:<br />Mix hot chocolate with hot coffee in a mug in equal proportions. Add Kahlua. Option: Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;">And Don't Forget These Wonderful Southern Comfort Recipes:</span><br />Southern Mocha Barn Burner<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort<br />Small cinnamon stick<br />Slice of lemon peel<br />Hot cider<br />Add Southern Comfort, cinnamon stick and lemonpeel to a mug. Fill with hot cider and stir.<br /><br />Comfort® Cappuccino<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort<br />Hot cappuccino<br />Sugar to taste<br />Pour Southern Comfort into a mug of steamingcappuccino. Stir and sweeten to taste. Garnish withwhipped cream.<br /><br />Southern Hot Chocolate<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort<br />Hot chocolate<br />Pour Southern Comfort into a mug of hot chocolateand stir. Garnish with whipped cream.<br /><br />Comfort® Coffee<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort<br />Hot coffee<br />Sugar to taste<br />Pour Southern Comfort into a mug of coffee. Stir and sweeten to taste. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort 1/2 oz. coffee-flavored liqueur Hot espresso Sugar to tastePour Southern Comfort and coffee liqueur into a mug of hot espresso. Stir and sweeten to taste. Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate.Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-73390514022635313712007-01-09T23:34:00.000-05:002007-01-09T23:46:55.240-05:00Try the Beta Test for WineQHere is a new website for you Wine Lovers. Click here: <a href="http://pay1.plugnpay.com/payment/affiliate/affiliate.cgi?url=http://www.wineq.com/&affiliate=leearthu&merchant=wineq&img=Wineisfun."> <img src="http://affiliate.plugnpay.com/wineq/pear.gif?affiliate=leearthu" border="0" alt=""></a> <br /><br />WineQ is a customizable Wine Club. You choose your wine from their selections, you can also check out their recommended labels. You create a queue like you do with the online movie rental sites (i.e. Netflix) and your monthly selections are shipped right to your door!!<br /><br />Neat concept, they are in their Beta so if you like the idea, check them out and set up a queue. They offer free shipping on orders over $35. <a href="http://pay1.plugnpay.com/payment/affiliate/affiliate.cgi?url=http://www.wineq.com/&affiliate=leearthu&merchant=wineq&img=Wineisfun."> <img src="http://affiliate.plugnpay.com/wineq/pear.gif?affiliate=leearthu" border="0" alt=""></a>Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-13732997466663855712007-01-02T14:17:00.000-05:002007-01-02T14:19:49.597-05:00Home Bistro Gourmet FoodsIf you don't like to cook, or just don't have the time, try these Gourmet meals from Home Bistro. They are running a special on their delicious filet meals right now...you just can't beat this deal!! <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/oi121tenkem14469BBA132656344" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.homebistro.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">Half-Priced Filet Dinner with purchase of $50 or more. Coupon: HalfPrice</a><br /><img src="http://www.afcyhf.com/7d108bosgmk588ADFFE576A9A788" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><br /><br />For us, it's always been about the food. <br />We create great recipes - everything from soups and appetizers to complete meals and desserts. Then, using only the finest ingredients, we prepare everything, with skill, know-how, and artistry, just for you. We do all the time-consuming things. We shop and we chop. We mix, blend, and sauté. We grill the steaks, roast the lamb, poach the salmon. All you need to do is follow the simple instructions to heat and serve our meals in about 10 minutes. It's that easy. <br /><br />The magic? It rests in an innovative process, developed in France, for preparing gourmet meals, then vacuum sealing and flash-freezing them at precisely the right moment to lock in the full flavor and texture you'd expect at only the finest restaurants. We've spent nearly 15 years refining this process. Now you can enjoy these restaurant recipes at home. Simply warm the meals, in the specially designed packaging, by placing in simmering water. <br /><br />Simmering is the gentlest way to warm a meal and retain the best flavor. Microwaving often overcooks one part of the meal while leaving other parts cold, and it tends to burn sauces. We never compromised our food quality in our restaurants by using a microwave, and we don't believe you should either. By following our simple instructions, your dining experience will be just as we intended. Bon Appétit!Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-3486010265625960442006-12-31T16:48:00.000-05:002006-12-31T16:49:35.839-05:002007 Wine and Chocolate Weekend2007 Wine & Chocolate Weekend<br />02/10/2007 - 02/11/2007 <br />Hosted by Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail : <br /><a href="http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/events.aspx"></a><br /><a href="http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/Ticket-Detail.aspx?id=64"></a><a href="http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/Ticket-Detail.aspx?id=64">http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/Ticket-Detail.aspx?id=64</a><br />Come out and enjoy a romantic weekend with your sweetheart. While enjoying your weekend, why not make it extra special and stay at one of our beautiful B&B's or hotels. Wine & Chocolate weekend is February 10 & 11, tickets are $21 per person. Each ticket holder will enjoy a mouth watering wine and chocolate creation at each of the 15 wineries and a wine glass, a special gift and a packet of recipe cards featuring all of the wonderful creations that you spent all weekend tasting. All tickets are pre-sold with a limit off 250 so order soon.Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-16023522714791126232006-12-31T16:40:00.000-05:002006-12-31T16:48:40.399-05:00Sparkling Ponds WineryI recently visited Sparkling Ponds Winery, on the NY PA border along state Route 5. This is a new winery in it's first year of retail operation. The setting inside is quaint and nice, I found the staff to be quite friendly and knowledgeable and their selection to be fantastic.<br /><br />If you are a fan of Sparkling Wines, they have the best selection in the region. For those who like their wines light, with a good fruit taste, I highly recommend you check them out. Especially delightful is a selection entitled the "Woman <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Pleaser</span>" which is a light blush. It truly lives up to its name, we served it at Holiday Parties this year, and the day I was there they had sold 6 cases of this selection already (it was late morning when we were there).<br /><br />Check their website at <a href="http://www.sparklingponds.com/">http://www.sparklingponds.com/</a>, if you live in the region it is well worth the trip down Route 5 to the PA border. If you don't live in the region, I suggest you check out this website, <a href="http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/">http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/</a>, and schedule a trip to the area.Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-19637368911043618232006-12-27T10:43:00.000-05:002006-12-27T10:47:39.112-05:00Restaurant.Com Special DiscountRestaurant.com has the most extensive network of members on the web. If you are looking for a gift certificate for a local restaurant, or for a friend across the country, you can probably get one through this site. Check out the special 70% off running until Dec. 29th!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/5c81xdmjdl03358AA9021546859" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.restaurant.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">Shop today and save an additional 70% on Dining Certificates!</a> Use code CHEERS at checkout. Offer valid through 12/29/06.<br /><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/ib103ltxlrpADDFIKKJACBFEGIFJ" width="1" height="1" border="0"/>Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-45425413181915429662006-12-26T15:21:00.001-05:002006-12-26T15:36:20.236-05:00All-Inclusive Vacation SpecialCheck out these All Inclusive Vacation specials, from Vacation Outlet. <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/nd115wktqks7AACFHHG798CCDB9H" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.vacationoutlet.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">Guaranteed lowest rates on All Inclusive resort vacations all over the Caribbean.</a><br /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/dm117ax0pvtEHHJMOONEGFJJKIGO" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><br /><br />Highly Recommended is the Los Cabos vacation, especially if you are a Tequila lover!! If you haven't tried this FANTASTIC libation from Sammy Haggar, click here and order a bottle to try: <!-- begin clickXchange, v2.4, Fixed Advertisement, copyright 2006 --><br /><!-- Advertiser URL: http://SendTequila.com?ovchn=OTHER&ovcpn=Tequila&ovcrn=Tequila&ovtac=AFF --><br /><!-- Approved Affiliate URL: http://www.foodnspirit.blogspot.com --><br /><a href="http://www.clickXchange.com/fr.phtml?act=1818586.1" target="_top" onmouseover="window.status='http://SendTequila.com?ovchn=OTHER&ovcpn=Tequila&ovcrn=Tequila&ovtac=AFF';return true;">SendTequila.com</a> - <br />Earn 8% commission on all SendTequila.com sales.<br /><img src="http://www.clickXchange.com/ft.phtml?act=1818586.1" border=0 width=1 height=1><br /><!-- end clickXchange, v2.4 -->Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-7709481290659656132006-12-21T19:28:00.000-05:002006-12-21T19:38:02.721-05:00Southern Comfort Drink Recipes for the Holiday<em><strong>Pitchers & Punches & Hot Drinks From Southern Comfort</strong></em><br /><br />Open House Punch<br />750ml Southern Comfort (1 bottle)6 oz. lemon juice6 oz. can frozen lemonade6 oz. can frozen orange juice3 liters lemon-lime soda<br />Mix Southern Comfort, lemon juice, lemonade and orange juice. Add lemon-lime soda and stir. Pour into a pitcher or punch bowl with orange and lemon slices. Makes 16, 8-oz. servings.<br /><br />Southern Hurricane® Pitcher<br />2 cups Southern Comfort 2 cups pineapple juice 2 cups sweet and sour mix 1/2 oz. grenadine 2 cups orange juice<br />Mix all ingredients in a pitcher. Pour over ice into hurricane glasses.Garnish with orange wedges and cherries. Makes 8, 8-oz. servings.<br /><br />Southern Cider Pitcher<br />750ml Southern Comfort (1 bottle) 1 gallon apple cider 5 cups ginger ale 3 cups brewed tea 4 cinnamon sticks 4 whole oranges, studded with cloves<br />Mix all ingredients together in a large kettle. Heat until steaming, but do not boil. Pour into a heat-resistant pitcher or punch bowl. Serve warm. Makes 45, 5-oz. servings.<br />For additional pitcher and punch recipes, visit <a href="http://www.SouthernComfort.com">www.SouthernComfort.com</a><br /><br />Southern Mocha Barn Burner<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern ComfortSmall cinnamon stickSlice of lemon peelHot cider<br />Add Southern Comfort, cinnamon stick and lemonpeel to a mug. Fill with hot cider and stir.<br /><br />Comfort® Cappuccino<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern ComfortHot cappuccinoSugar to taste<br />Pour Southern Comfort into a mug of steamingcappuccino. Stir and sweeten to taste. Garnish withwhipped cream.<br /><br />Southern Hot Chocolate<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort<br />Hot chocolatePour Southern Comfort into a mug of hot chocolateand stir. Garnish with whipped cream.<br /><br />Comfort® Coffee<br />1 1/2 oz. Southern ComfortHot coffeeSugar to taste<br />Pour Southern Comfort into a mug of coffee. Stir and sweeten to taste. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.<br /><br />1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort 1/2 oz. coffee-flavored liqueur Hot espresso Sugar to taste<br />Pour Southern Comfort and coffee liqueur into a mug of hot espresso. Stir and sweeten to taste. Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate.Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-611901752558783352006-12-21T14:58:00.000-05:002006-12-21T15:01:52.001-05:00How to Make That DrinkDo you like to try new drinks, or are you having a party and want to serve something special? Maybe you always wondered how they make that drink that sounded so good on TV or when you were at the bar. Try this link, <a href="http://www.webtender.com">http://www.webtender.com</a>, where you will find thousands of drink recipes in an easily searchable site. Happy holidays and enjoy!!!Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447768825502883095.post-5595496307581240112006-12-21T01:05:00.000-05:002006-12-21T01:20:35.238-05:00Featuring Western New York WinesThis is our first post, and to kick things off the feature will be Western New York and Western PA Wineries. There are a number of wineries along the Lake Erie corridor between Erie, Pa and Buffalo, NY. The wines they offer are magnificient, with fantastic qualities and very reasonably priced. NY has recently passed a new law allowing these wineries to FINALLY be competitive and offer sales on the internet, and ship out of State.<br /><br />Below I am going to list links to the websites of these wineries, as well as the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail Site, which offers tour information on the region. There are a number of hotels in the region, be sure to check the links to the right on this page to find a great place to stay.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/">http://www.chautauquawinetrail.org/</a><br /><a href="http://www.blueberryskyfarm.com/">http://www.blueberryskyfarm.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.lakeeriewine.com/">http://www.lakeeriewine.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.merrittestatewinery.com/">http://www.merrittestatewinery.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.sparklingponds.com/">http://www.sparklingponds.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.willowcreekwines.com/index.html">http://www.willowcreekwines.com/index.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.woodburyvineyards.com/">http://www.woodburyvineyards.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.mazzawines.com/">http://www.mazzawines.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.roberianwinery.com/">http://www.roberianwinery.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.vettervineyards.com/">http://www.vettervineyards.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.newyorkwines.org/index.asp">http://www.newyorkwines.org/index.asp</a><br /><a href="http://web.a-znet.com/~antiquer/nywinetime/">http://web.a-znet.com/~antiquer/nywinetime/</a>Lee Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646241419748683689noreply@blogger.com0