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I always pass by the merlot.
- emglow101 Feb 2, 2013 08:57 PM
I am another wine noob.I like trying different varietals.But I always pass by the merlot section when buying wines. Probably had something to do with that movie Side....... Do alot of people turn their nose up when mentioned?
I tend to pass on American merlot and merlot heavy blends. A bit too soft for me and doesn't pair well with what I typically eat.
Bordeaux is another matter but I don't think that is what you are referring to when you say "the merlot section". Sounds like maybe you are referring to grocery store wines.
I have had a few good CA blends and like them better with a good amount of Franc in the mix. WA Merlots are getting interesting so I might change my tune :)
Depends on whether merlot is going to match whatever I plan to eat.
As for a wine to drink by itself, it's usually not my first grab in reds....
In 2009, one of the best bottles of wine I've ever had was the 1996 Orlando Abrigo, Langhe Rosso, "Livraie" - Treiso, Italy that I enjoyed with my hamburger lunch at Boulevard in SF. It's a merlot. Recently, I also enjoyed a 2006 Vignalta "Gemola," DOC Colli Euganei - Arqua Petrarca, IT at Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay, CA another Merlot with short ribs. Also, I prefer the Tuscan and other blends that use Merlot instead of Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese. This looks like a trend for Italian Merlot, but this week I really enjoyed a 1994 Chateau Corbin Michotte, Grand Cru Classe - Saint Emilion , FR from K&L Wine Merchants at home with our lamb roast. These wines were not expensive, but they were wonderfully full of character with those meals. Good Merlot is an outstanding wine.
If you pass by because you've tasted a lot of Merlot and don;t care for it, or if you pass by because there is another varietal you want to try or that you prefer, then what's the problem?
There's so many different wines that whatever you choose you are therefore not choosing 1,000s of others.
But if the only reason to pass by is because of a movie, then that is just plain daft. Especially as Miles in the movie doesn't dislike Merlot -- see the film and understand the situation and context in which the famous statement was made.
re: Gussie Finknottle
I'm being sarcastic about the movie.My problem is I never buy merlot. Maybe I'll pick up a bottle next time I shop.
The movie was "Sideways."
Do you know the joke in the film? Miles -- ever insistent in avoiding "god-damned Merlot" at all costs -- treasures, and eventually savors (albeit in a fast food restaurant) his precious bottle of Château Cheval Blanc, a Premier Cru Classé A red Bordeaux that is composed of 2/3 Merlot and 1/3 Cabernet Franc.
There are any number of GREAT Merlot wines made in the world. There are also a number of reasonably "iffy" (if not downright crappy) ones out there. But guess what? The exact same thing can be said about Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Viognier, Sémilion, Tempranillo, Godello, Gruner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, Malbec, Tannat, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese . . . well, you get the idea.
Merlot is no different.
The *key* to Merlot is that it suffers from precisely the same sort of "reverse snobbery" exemplified by Miles in the film "Sideways."
The first Merlot produced in California was produced by Louis M. Martini Winery in Napa Valley, their Lot No. 68-70 "Edge Hill Selection" Merlot -- a blend from the 1968 and 1970 vintages. Some six months later, Sterling Vineyards introduced their 1969 Merlot. Other wineries soon followed. The key (then) to Merlot was that its flavor profile was quite similar to Cabernet Sauvignon but it was, by its very nature, less tannic, less astringent, and more supple in its youth than Cabernet Sauvignon.
Because it was "easier" to "pop open and drink now" (compared to Cabernet Sauvignon), its popularity grew quite rapidly. This resulted in a scramble to plant more and more Merlot to meet the ever-increasing consumer demand, and in turn, THAT resulted in a) a lot of "young vine" Merlot hitting the market, which lacked the complexity and character of wine produced from mature vines; and b) a lot of vines planted in the wrong (inferior) places. In other words, in attempting to rush Merlot to market to meet consumer demand, California produced killed that very demand by making inferior wine.
HOWEVER . . . does that mean ALL Merlot is $#|+ ? Of course not.
For example, one winemaker I know used to get Merlot grapes from a vineyard in southern Santa Clara County. He hated that vineyard, he said, but he needed the tonnage to meet the demand for his $12 Merlot that retailers couldn't keep in stock. Another winemaker I know used to get Merlot from the very same vineyard -- but from a different, hillside plot (rather than flat, valley floor parcels). This second winemaker used to make a single-vineyard Merlot from those grapes and would CONSISTENTLY win Gold and Double Gold medals for his wine in various competitions. (Hillside grapes are higher in quality, but lower in yield, than valley floor grapes.)
I don't know what sort of price range you are comfortable in spending for a bottle of wine, but here are five, relatively affordable suggestions for Merlot wines I would recommend trying (listed alphabetically):
Chateau Ste. Michelle "Indian Wells" (Washington State)
Keenan (California)
L'Ecole No. 41 (Washington State)
Storrs Winery (California)
Waterbrook Winery (Washington State)
re: zin1953
Will do.Thanks
re: zin1953
Thanks Jason, my "aversion" to Merlot occurred prior to the movie while trying to find some quality product for a dear friend over the period of a few years. Only one that popped up was a Pahlmeyer, iirc, whose price went out the roof after making the Speculator #1 spot.
Appreciate your suggestions and the realization that there is good juice to be found that won't break the bank.
re: zin1953
It didn't help that 'merlot' became the default name for a house red in restuarant chains and bars as was 'chardonnay' for white as replacements for their predecessors 'burgundy' and 'chablis'.
IMO in Sideways it was that Miles was on a Pinot Noir pilgrimage and was furious that Jack had spoiled the wine worship evening by inviting women to join them who he expected would know nothing about wine and just want to drink 'merlot'.
Note also his run down of Cab Franc when he was angry with Jack for flirting with the pourer played by Sandra Oh in the tasting room.
re: zin1953
>>> Château Cheval Blanc, a Premier Cru Classé A red Bordeaux that is composed of 2/3 Merlot and 1/3 Cabernet Franc. <<<
I don't know what I was thinking -- I got that backwards . . . it's (approx.) 60-40 Cab Franc to Merlot.
re: zin1953
Jason, isn't the most expensive wine a merlot....Petrus ???
re: pinotho
It's debatable, perhaps, whether or not that is THE most expensive wine in the world. Depends upon the vintage, I guess, but most vintages of Pétrus are 100 percent Merlot, though five percent (or so) of the vineyard is planted, IIRC, to Cab Franc.
re: zin1953
I think Miles said "I am NOT drinking any F-ing Merlot!"
I like some Merlots, even though they're definitely in the "soft" low-acid camp. Agree hat CSt.Mich (or Northstar), L'Ecole, and Storrs are good choices.
Also Duckhorn, Betz, Spring Valley, Andrew Will, Long Shadows, Beringer, Shafer, Mayacamas, Paloma, In the pricey camp; Pahlmeyere, Buccella or Lewis Rsv.
re: john gonzales
FWIW, I agree, John, with all the wineries you mention, and would recommend them all . . . but I was trying to keep the retail price below, say, $30 . . .
re: zin1953
Yeah, I'm admittedly bad about sticking to people's price parameters. For the under $40, Washington is a better bet than Cal.. Many of their wines have moe stucture as well.
re: john gonzales
I think the issue with passing up merlot in the US is "grocery store Merlot".... which is what I took the OP to be asking about.
Still a fairly bad bet for the price in many grocery stores. The best Bordeaux is merlot, but that is oh-so-different than the "under ten buck US wine found at Shop 'n Save".
Washington is doing some really great merlot these days. Not available in the grocery stores across the us however. Most of the merlot at Shop 'n Save is CA cheap plonk that is soft, flabby, watery and hot. Gives the grape a bad rap for folks that don't have exposure to better winemaking and growing conditions.
re: sedimental
"The best Bordeaux is merlot". That could make for a lively dscussion. I guess you might mean that the singuarly greatest bottling is Petrus, and it is alost all Melot. The folks at D'Yquem could reasonably say that the greatest bordeaux isn't even red. Then you'd have an awfully strong argument from the first growths.
I happen to love St. Em.and Pomerol but even a lot of their great wines are just above 50% merlot. Eg. Lafleur, Vieux Ch. Certan, Angelus, Pavie. People think Cheval Blanc is mostly Merlot, because it's in St. Em., but t's mostly Cab Franc. In fact Palmer (a Margaux) contains more Merlot than Cheval.
Bordeaux merlot is definitely a different beast. Though I think the newer breed, perhaps championed by Rolland, approaches Caifornia in the richer, riper, lower-acid style. Petrus has stayed pretty constant in what seems like the earlier picked,high-acid style, but a lot of he Pomerols and St. Ems have shifted. There used to be a lot more light, high-acid, even green in cold years Bordeaux merlot than the is now.
I think Wash has done the same thing. To me many of them used to have under-ripe green notes. There are many better examples than there were 20 years ago. Perhaps in part because Merlot seems to do better there than Cab. Columbia Crest btw makes some drinkable Merlot at a very low price-point.
re: john gonzales
IMHO, the reason that Washington State produces, on average, "better" Merlot than California is that there is no Gallo, or even K-J, in Washington. Chateau Ste. MIchelle/Columbia Crest come the closest, but at the end of the day, they are still smaller. This translates into less pressure to "fill the pipeline and keep it filled" by overcropping.
re: john gonzales
>>> Washington is a better bet than Cal.. <<<
re: john gonzales
< In the pricey camp; Pahlmeyere, Buccella or Lewis Rsv.>
...and Trefethen.
some very tasty Merlots being made these days on the North Fork of Long Island. Specifically Shinn Estate and Raphael, though there are also others.
Probably the best California Merlot I've had was from Twomey Cellars (part of the Silver Oak family). That one was probably a 2004, so I can't vouch for anything later
I haven't tasted a California Merlot for quite some time. But recently I was cornered when an acquaintance insisted on opening a bottle of 2009 Clos du Bois North Coast Merlot for me to try. It's quite delicious with medium-full body, velvety tannins, dense black cherry fruit with chocolatey notes, and a smooth round finish. Dry, not overly fruity or sweetened up, and weighs in at 13.5% alcohol. Notably not dominated by overt toasty oak and not hot on the palate. If forced to award points, I'd peg it about 86 points. When I got home to look up the price, I found that it's about $12 at discount retailers. This wine is more serious than expected for that price point. A nice buy for every day current drinking at the price if you're a Merlot fan and widely available.
re: Melanie Wong
That's a descriptive writeup, Melanie. Thanks for the post.
re: maria lorraine
Reading between the lines, you can probably tell that I was expecting the wine to be watery, thin, overoaked, and fruity/sweet. The weight of the extract and fullness in the mouth are what impressed me the most for a wine at this price.
re: Melanie Wong
Especially based on the TN's, I would have guessed at least twice that price.
Nice to know that there are some good, less-expensive CA Merlots out there.
Thank you,
PS - two affinities, that I find with good CA Merlots are chocolates and raspberries.
re: Bill Hunt
Yes, this was definitely varietally correct. Not an exciting wine as it doesn't have the complexity to merit that. But kudos to Clos du Bois for turning out a good every day wine that one can find easily.
re: Melanie Wong
Often, I find the "quality" of US Merlots to be in line with the price-points. Knowing the general PP's for Clos du Bois, I am glad to read your review.
As per your response to ML, regarding "reading between the lines," what you anticipated is what I too often encounter, when just going with the available examples of that varietal. There is still too much of that about.
When I find a good one, outside my list of the "usual suspects," I am gladdened, as the varietal CAN produce some good wines, if done correctly. When the "bankers" do the wine making, it can be insipid, and not worth the effort to pour it, or sip it.
However, to fault the varietal, due to some poor examples, would be like turning one's back on Chenin Blanc, because they had some bad examples (often from the US). Or, all Rieslings, because one tasted one from Fetzer.
Well, there is a yin/yang relationship to domestic (US) Merlot. It was very popular, going back a bit, and too many planted it, expecting quick returns on their plantings. They made a ton of plonk, but it sold, and sold.
There ARE some good producers, but one has to still sift through the "chaff," to find them.
In general terms, and with "general" wine lists, I shun most too. However, when I find good ones, I do not hesitate to order them.
I am a fan of the Beringer Howell Mtn, Bancroft Ranch Merlot, and almost everything made by Dan Duckhorn. Others, like the Milat brothers, do a good job too. At the more often found end, I also like Jos. Phelps Napa, but it's down the list a bit.
While I do love my Pomerol Merlots, I am definitely not a fan of any, that I have tasted from France, with the varietal listed - just like much from the US.
For me, "Sideways" only drove up the cost of CA Pinot Noirs, and really did little to open up the world of wine to most viewers, IMHO. Still, if did flush many US Merlots down the drain, then good - as many needed that flushing.
re: Bill Hunt
I fell asleep during sideways. I suppose I should rent it and experience what everyone talks about :)
re: sedimental
See it for the beautifully lit scene when Virginia Madsen speaks about wine. Some of Miles' lines are great.
re: sedimental
The film is a pretty good "road movie," with some interesting bits along the way. It DOES feature wine, and in a pretty big way (a leit-motif throughout), but is not the best "wine movie," that I have seen. Enjoyable? Yes. A revelation in wines? No for me.
I recommend renting the film, but not as a lesson in wines - maybe some wine consumers, but not so much on wines, themselves.
re: Bill Hunt
The 1997 Beringer Howell Mountain Bancroft Ranch Merlot was perhaps the most stunning Merlot I've had. Others: Paloma, Swanson, some of the Duckhorns. But, generally, not the red varietal I gravitate towards.
But I liked hearing about the Clos du Bois. I like knowing about wines that might qualify as household "everyday" wines.
re: maria lorraine
I feel the same way. Good to know.
The Beringer has always been my go-to domestic (US) Merlot. I have enjoyed many of Dan Duckhorn's offerings, and also some from Swanson. Have not tried the Paloma, but will try to.
Some years back, we had two vintages of Truchard's Merlots, and they were very good. However, things seemed to fall apart in the early 2000's. Not sure if the wine maker changed, the grapes were sourced, and no longer available, several poor vintages, the bankers got into the act, or what, but the last few left me puzzled, and not in a good way. Stuff happens.
As mentioned, the Jos. Phelps Napa has always been good, though never great - still, consistently good. Due to the PP, it is a "fall-back" for me, when some of the top producers' wines are unavailable. Sullivan Napa has been good, more than not, though even their Merlot needs about 5 years in the cellar to really open up.
re: Bill Hunt
The 01 Paloma Merlot was W.Spec Wine of the Year. That's not a definitive endorsement, but it's awfully good. Though not for the faint of heart. It and all the Palomas up to about 03 were made by Bob Foley. He btw has made some other higher priced, big-framed Merlots. Pride back in the late 90s, and his one as well as the Switchback Ridge are very good.
I really liked the 97 and 96 Beringer Bancroft. The 97 was still going about a year back. I think they might just be edged by the 96 & 97 Pahlmeyer Merlot in my book. Blankiet has also made some very tasty Merlots.
re: john gonzales
Thank you for that info. I stopped getting the WS some years back, for several reasons, so am now out of the loop.
Isn't Bob Foley William Foley's brother, or am I confused?
Pahlmeyer is another producer, who impresses ME with the Merlots and Merlot blends. Do not know how I missed stating that, but you helped me out there.
Merlots CAN be very good wines, if one sort of knows where to look for them.
As for the Bancroft Ranch, I picked up a case of the '87 (not a great year for any CA reds), and was impressed on how well they did, in that horrible year. I still have a few bottles left, and last visit (about 6 mos. ago), those wines were still drinking very well - horrible year, and a lot of time in the cellar, but still quite good.
As the varietal is not one that I seek out, that often, I am sure that I have missed many good ones. Still, as some have expressed, Merlot is NOT a "four letter word," in the wine world, but one must look beyond just the varietal.
Thanks for that info,
Thanks for your replies. I purchased a bottle of Clos Du Bois 2009 Merlot today.I kinda liked it, but a little thin tasting for me.Oh, well. I find myself enjoying California red table wines or blends. I hear you screaming.They remind me of the wines I had in Italy. They are a everyday household wine for me.I'll try Merlot again in the future.Thanks
re: emglow101
Well, considering that Jos. Phelps and Cain Five are "California table wines," that term is not a bad one - depending on the "California table wine" in the bottle. There are several ATF laws, that can apply, so one needs to know a bit, before they just assume the worst.
re: Bill Hunt
I have had some California table wines I like and others not so much. I keep it simple for myself.I purchased the one's I like. All in all I find them a good value for a everday household wine for me.I'm stuck on them for now.I live on the central coast of California with plenty of these wines to choose from.
re: emglow101
Well, as the term "California Table Wine" can mean almost anything from some very low-end blends, up to Insignia, or Cain Five, it is almost meaningless - the wine makes the difference. One could be talking about a $4.00/btl. wine, or one that retails for $175.00/btl.
re: Bill Hunt
It's just wine to me.Not a big deal,sorry.I enjoy it. I have my same take on beer. I have brewed beer for many years and would not touch anything other than microbrews. Now I drink Hamms.It's just the way it is.My palate has changed.
re: emglow101
Emglow, Clos Du Bois does not make good wine. Try Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot for less and you will like Merlot. As mentioned above try some of the reviews I offer and you will really like Merlot.
I'm from the Burgundy camp. I hardly ever drink Cab/Merlot from either side of the pond.
But you are missing something. There are great Merlots produced in California and in Bordeaux. I'm sure you've heard of Château Petrus. 95% Merlot. Average price $1500/btl.
Easy wine to attune young palates to red wine.
Good values from Chile.
re: collioure
<<Good values from Chile.>>
I keep trying to find a good wine from Chile, but have only discovered one (a Bdx. blend), that I would buy. Nothing about any of the others (many retailers and distributors have tried with free wines, and I have done several wine dinners with respected producers), have tempted me to buy the wines.
I just cannot find those "good values," but maybe I am expecting too much?
re: Bill Hunt
I'm with you. It's not often that I come across one I like, or more precisely, a wine I like more than a wide array of French, Italian, Spanish and Californian wines.
re: Bill Hunt
Well, in a way you're right insofar as the labels I remember are not cheap any more. Nevertheless in flipping through the Wine Enthusiast ratings there are others that offer good value today.
re: Bill Hunt
Bill I would agree on the good values from Chile. Not really there. I am sure there are a dozen or so per vintage under $20 but might find one a year I like.
re: wineglas1
I keep trying, based on many glowing reports both here, and elsewhere, but never find the good wines, and at any price-point.
Maybe one day, Chile will gather my attention, or maybe I will just find the "winners," that I have missed for decades?
While I don't buy Merlot from the US as often as Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cab I do enjoy it from good producers. Like any grape you have to research and know what you are doing. Here are some really good Merlots from some rock star producers. I did not even mention the great blends out there.
•2009 Ridge Merlot Estate - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (1/27/2013)
This will improve over time and shows cherry, cedar, minerals, blueberries and medium to long finish. Picks up vanilla and mint on the finish. Drink now through 2016. 91 to 93. (91 points)
•2004 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley (12/20/2012)
Oustanding Merlot with blueberries, coffee, spice, minerals and cherry. Wonderful aromas and rich wine with a ton of flavors. Medium to long finish and tannins have soften over time. This should drink well for another five plus years. 93 to 95. (93 points)
•2006 Beringer Vineyards Merlot Single Vineyard Bancroft Ranch - USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain (10/31/2012)
Drinking well with cherry, blueberries, violets and mild oak. Good New World Merlot effort. (91 points)
•2005 Barnett Vineyards Merlot Spring Mountain District - USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District (2/2/2012)
Minneapolis Wine Club California Merlot; 2/1/2012-2/2/2012: This is the best Merlot I have tasted from California for under $50. Again a great showing with cherry, spice, blueberries, earth and tannins are smooth. Long finish and elegant. I could drink this wine every night and a certain top ten visit again for the year in review 2012. (95 points)
•2004 Paloma Merlot - USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District (2/2/2012)
Minneapolis Wine Club California Merlot; 2/1/2012-2/2/2012: Amazing stuff with blueberries, spice, cherry, plums and earth. Complex wine and long finish. Not a power house but very aromatic and tasty. Drink now or cellar for five years. Wonderful! (94 points)
•2006 Hall Merlot - USA, California, Napa Valley (12/5/2011)
A really nice effort showing spice, blueberries, oak, vanilla and cherry notes. Medium finish and should evolve into one of the best Merlots from the vintage. (92 points)
•2008 Pahlmeyer Merlot - USA, California, Napa Valley (11/26/2011)
My favorite producer of Merlot in the US and this wine delivers cherry, spice, oak, vanilla and Rose petals. Medium to long finish and firm tannins. This wine should have a decade of enjoyment and I would hold for now. (93 points)
Another for Beringer "Bancroft Ranch." For the other long time fans, I just opened my last bottle of 1995 and it showed incredibly well for an old CA Merlot but I'm glad I did as it only has a year or two left IMO. Otherwise.
Going more or less from more expensive to less expensive depending on where you live and where you are buying and has not been mentioned I like...
Pride Napa/Sonoma
Miner "Stagecoach"
Sterling "Three Palms"
Frog's Leap
Benzinger (Top Value Pick--like people have said about CDB, I was blown away a Merlot under $20 retail could be this complex and balanced)
And while not from CA, I feel a shoutout is necessary when talking about American Merlot to Leonetti in Washington (Zin already mentioned the values from the Apple State). Ain't cheap, but if you have a fat stack of cash burning a hole in your pocket look em up.


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Polish Appetizer Needed
My cooking club is having a meeting on Saturday night and the theme is Polish food, and I have to bring an appetizer. I've searched the internet and it seems that all of the appetizers are rather heavy. Please, any suggestions for a Polish appetizer that's not too heavy. Tia
Most Polish food is heavy. And I'm not sure this could be categorized as "light"...but how about little potato pancakes with smoked salmon?
Is this too heavy? It's potato sorrel soup. Sounds similar to what they make at a local Polish restaurant. Unfortunately, everything I love in the Polish food category is heavy (kielbasa, pierogi, blintzes).
When I was a young man, the Polish-American Club in my hometown used to serve bite-sized (maybe 2 bites) cabbage rolls. Same recipe as the big ones, but rolled much tighter using 1/2 a cabbage leaf (or less). Still not too light, but if one only has 2 or 3......
You could make canapés out of small rounds of a dark Polish bread topped with spicy mustard and a slice of sausage, ham or smoked bacon. You could also take dried Polish mushrooms, reconstitute them and make a light filling for croquettes (krokiety).
Most smoked fish is considered Central/Eastern European. How about smoked salmon on pumpernickel or rye cocktail bread spread with some cream cheese? you can garnish with a dab os salmon caviar or a sprig of dillweed. If this is a plated appetizer, you could serve this with a small amount of dilled cucumber salad.
You could also serve individual cabbage rolls on toothpicks, they don't have to be stuffed with meat. Use rice or veggies. I have seen this as an appetizer at some fancy weddings.
Pierogis might be a little heavy, but you could do a cheese filling, less heavy than kraut or meat.
Polish Wild Mushroom Soup
Mushrooms are an important part of the Polish diet; use wild mushrooms!
1/4 lb dried wild mushrooms
9 cups vegetable or meat stock
1 cup butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon cornstarch
white pepper
sour cream
chopped fresh parsley
1. Cover mushrooms with cold water and soak overnight.
2. Drain the mushrooms reserving the soaking liquid, strain the liquid through a fine cloth.
3. Rinse the mushrooms in cold water to remove any remaining sand then slice into strips.
4. Add the mushrooms, 8 cups of of the beef stock and the soaking liquid to a 3 quart saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer over low heat 4 hours.
5. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet, add the onion, saute until golden brown then add to the soup.
6. Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining cup of beef stock, add to the soup, stir and simmer until slightly thickened.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper, ladle into individual bowls, top each with 1 tbls sour cream and sprinkle with parsley.
Here are some other suggestions from a Polish Food web site:
Chłodnik litewski: cold yoghurt-and-beetroot soup served with a cooked egg.
Barszcz biały: sour thick wheat and potato starch soup with marjoram, sometimes with cream
Barszcz czerwony: hot refreshing beetroot soup, sometimes with dumplings, a hard boiled egg or beans
Żurek: sour rye soup with potato, sausage or an egg, sometimes served in a bread loaf
Krupnik: barley soup with smattering of vegetables and smoked meat
Kapuœniak: sour cabbage soup
Zupa ogórkowa: hot cucumber soup
Zupa koperkowa: dill soup
Rosoł z kurczaka: golden chicken consomme with noodles
Flaki wołowe: pork tripe
Hors d'Oeuvres
Smalec: - partially double fried lard. It is often spread over bread and served as an appetizer before dishes or while drinking beer!
Jajecznica: - scrambled eggs with dill
Œledzie w œmietanie: herring in sour cream
Œliwka w boczku - Deep-fried plum in bacon
Oof, it's a misconception that Polish food is all heavy!! Spring / summer means fantastic fresh veggie salads, fruit compotes, and a tradition of small canapes that don't have to be just smoked fish or heavy meats. All good as appetizers.
A standard summer salad on every table: Slice cucumber very thinly, toss with very thinly sliced white onion, sprinkle with a little salt and let drain. Make a dressing of sour cream thinned with white vinegar, a pinch of sugar to take the edge off, dried or fresh dill, S &P. Combine, serve in small ramekins or spoons as an appetizer. Same dressing works great for a sliced fresh tomatoes combined with thinly sliced pickles.
Depending on how early in advance you need to prepare, fresh-grated potato & onion pancakes can be very light and easy. Just use minimum amount of flour and 1 egg to loosely bind the grated potato and onion, S & P, and pan fry. Silver-dollar size and thin should retain good texture for transport. These are fine at room temperature, with a dollop of sour cream added when serving. I love these plain with a dusting of granulated sugar too; sounds odd, but very good.
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In our society, it has become increasingly difficult to turn down a girl who's interested in you without people thinking you're gay or weird. Fortunately, there are two ways to do it without anybody getting the wrong idea. The only problem is that one method is great and the other is terrible.
One night, I was at a bar with a buddy of mine and one of his friends from work when two girls started closing in on my boys. So I sat back and observed two very different styles of turning down women. One guy subtly conveyed to one of the girls that he wasn't interested in her, and before long, she got the hint and left with her dignity intact. On the other hand, his coworker went out of his way to be a jerk for no reason, and the girl left humiliated.
In case you didn't have this figured out by your first semester in community college, nobody wants to hang with the guy who makes other people feel bad on purpose. The funny, slightly cocky guy? Sure, everybody likes that guy (especially the women). The guy who's a jerk for no reason? Nope, everybody hates that guy. To make sure you fall into the first category -- and preserve your reputation for future pickups in the process -- here are some of the do's and don'ts for when you're not interested.
Call her the wrong name
Everybody knows you know her name because she just told you five minutes ago -- or maybe you've even known each other for months. You didn't just suddenly forget her name, and everybody knows it -- including her. It's a stupid move that only speaks to your immaturity.
Ignore her
If there is one thing every girl wants more than a new pair of shoes, it's respect. Aretha Franklin made an entire career out of searching for some R-E-S-P-E-C-T. When you suddenly quit paying her any attention and ignore her altogether, you are being extremely disrespectful.
"Mistakenly" send her nasty messages about her
Don't send her e-mails, text messages or voicemail messages that you "meant to send to your buddy Tommy" saying that she's not your type or she has bad breath or other such nasty things. Not only will you hurt her feelings, but if she figures out you lied to her to get rid of her, she'll be doubly upset. And keep in mind that this might backfire on you if she decides to seek revenge.
So how do you let her know you're not digging her without being a jerk or embarrassing her? A combination of these do's should do the trick.
Ask her about her hot friend
Women love to give advice and they are jealous of each other. Use both of these well-known facts to your advantage, and ask her what you should do to hook up with her hot friend. While she may initially want to latch onto you more, she will ultimately get the hint that you're just not feeling her, and she'll probably even find a way to blame it on her friend - double bonus points for you.
Tell her you have a friend that is perfect for her
After you've decided she's not the one for you, use the information you've gathered on her to push her onto another guy. Point out how your buddy also cried when he saw the movie What Dreams May Come (1998), or any other common points they may have. Your buddy may be annoyed, but at least you'll be rid of her.
Let her know how busy you are lately
Anytime she tries to contact you or you run into her, cut the conversation short. Bring up work, school or any other excuse to justify the fact that you have to run. Just be sure to point out that you love whatever it is that is taking up all your time and that you wouldn't change a thing about your life.
Subtly highlight clashes of opinion
Politics, morals, values -- there are all kinds of hot-button issues you can subtly drop that will turn her off. If you know she's a conservative, spout off something negative about the Bush administration and Fox News. If she has a kid, tell her you would never get involved with somebody who has children.
The not-so-direct approach
It sounds so simple, but spitting out the words "I'm just not that into you" can be extremely difficult. Get around this by letting her know that you're just looking for a good time. Say something along the lines of how much you would love to hook up, but you respect her too much to make her just a "friend with benefits."
Reject the right way
Being rejected is hard enough for anybody, and we've all been there at one time or another. But nothing is worse than having the person who rejected you make a fool of you as well. And keep in mind that letting her down easy is also a way to ensure that she doesn't tell all the women in town that you're a jerk; in other words, it's a form of dating insurance.


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On January 14 (11:12pm PST) and January 15, 2010 (2:12am EST/ 7:12am GMT) there will be a solar eclipse at this new Moon in Capricorn, the 10th sign of the Zodiac – the sign most concerned with the structures of our collective life. But it is also the sign of the re-birth of the Christos – the Christ consciousness that is our spiritual heritage which is meant to bond with our earthly nature.
The image associated with Capricorn is that of a sea-goat, a mountain goat with a fish's tail. Capricorn, through the discipline and focused intention of its ruler Saturn, offers us the initiation of mastering both the heights and the depths. With its standpoint in the waters of the collective unconscious, this goat can scale the highest mountain. That's the initiation this Capricorn New Moon Solar Eclipse wants to offer us.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are in alignment with the North Node of the Moon, our collective destiny. As the Moon 'swallows' the Sun, our normal perceptions of life are overshadowed by the collective unconscious needs. What has been ignored and rejected is now in full view.
Capricorn is the sign concerned with government, society and our economic institutions, the social structures that bind us together. And as we all know, with Pluto just beginning its reformation of these Capricornian concerns, we have our work cut out for us. Every day brings us another example of the Capricorn shadow – the will to dominate, out-of-control materialism, sexual shame, inappropriate ambition, slick opportunism and calculating manipulation.
But we can't change our society if we do not first change ourselves. Capricorn is also the sign of our dharma, our willingness to conduct ourselves in alignment with our spiritual, archetypal nature. Capricorn is therefore the sign where we find a social role that fits our inner being, the place where we step forward, take up our inner spiritual authority and contribute our energy, knowledge and wisdom to form a 'more perfect union' with others.
Capricorn demands integrity, discipline and responsibility to accomplish this. Yeah, it's time to grow up! So if you're planning to do a vision board for this important new Moon, please skip the big new house, the Bentley and the million-dollar prosperity bonus. It's time to reorder your priorities! (That vision board might wait until the Taurus new Moon.)
It's always a great time to write down your dreams on New Moon, and with a solar eclipse thrown in, any dream you have now can provide you with information about your life.
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I love ice cream and this fabulous dessert features a tart lime ice cream in a crunchy meringue shell with yummy fruit to top it off.—Sue Pittman, Burnsville, North Carolina
8 Servings
Prep: 45 min. + freezing Bake: 1 hour + standing
4 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup key lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon
McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped peeled kiwifruit
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
In a large bowl, combine the cream, milk, lime juice, sugar and lime
peel. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze
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beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is
Drop meringue into eight mounds on a parchment paper-lined baking
sheet. With the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at
250° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until set and dry. Turn off oven
and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour.
Just before serving, combine fruits in a small bowl. Spoon ice cream
into meringue shells. Top with fruit; sprinkle with lime peel.
Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Facts:
1 meringue shell with 3/4 cup ice cream and 3 tablespoons fruit equals 471 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.
Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as
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This simple recipe requires no kneading, so you can mix this up with less fuss. It still has that great fresh-from-the-oven flavor your family is sure to appreciate! -Barbara Ann Gross, APO, New York
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Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Stick with my operative V2 with no pouches, or get the NEW Dagger X? make the switch?
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Barring any kind of custom made gear, I had to use a LBE type set up to mount all my pouches. And in the end it fits much better than the MOLLE vest. The Dagger X that you are looking at is very similar to a LBE vest and I feel you'd better be served going that route.
While I personally dont run with any Spec Ops vests, I have bought an Operative V2 vest for my room mate and I'm pretty sure that their gear quality is similar across the board. I think that you'll find that the internal cummerbund that Extreme Stitchworks uses on their vest set ups will do a good job securing the vest to your body and help eliminate any flopping.
From a rough estimate (based on the interval of the PALS webbing), the back panel appears to be 12"-ish, the front panel/front buckle appear to be 16"-ish, and the sides looks like they are 3"-ish when cinched tight. So, at its smallest I would estimate a 34"-ish circumference.
Also, I don't hesitate to ask question to the customer service at Spec Ops, they could answer your questions as to how snug you can get it.
Posted 05 March 2010 - 08:08 AM
As far as the pistol - if the Operative is big on you, then it won't hold the pistol any better. I can't give you a solid answer on how secure it will be on the front panel of the Dagger. But consider this, the internal elastic belt is only secured to the back panel of the vest, not the two front panels. While it may keep the major weight of the tank & paint on your back from moving much, it does nothing for the front panels. On the other hand, the shoulder straps & side attachment points are what keep the front panels secure & they are all adjustable. So you should be able to cinch those down enough, but again, I can't say for certain re: the weight of the T8.
EDIT: That's good guessing on the sizes randomness... another guy that knows his molle . Although I believe the sides can be cinched down to almost nothing - just the length of the buckle. So, you should be able to get down to about an inch on each side which gets you in the 30-32" realm. But well thought out man, and... welcome to the forums!
In conclusion: Make the switch
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You bought the brand, not my allegiance.
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Posted 07 March 2010 - 04:57 PM
Also, SO pod pouches are designed to hold the lock lids, so no problem there.
You bought the brand, not my allegiance.
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ger, on Mar 7 2010, 06:57 PM, said:
Also, SO pod pouches are designed to hold the lock lids, so no problem there.
Thanks for the clarification.
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 08:11 PM
I bought the Dagger 7. Loved it.
Just sold it. Now will be getting the Dagger X. I can finally carry more than one grenade
Dagger X all the way dude.
...oh and I am only 15. 5 foot 6. 125 pounds. I am small and the dagger vest was not big at all.
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As a focal point for the alliance, the two companies have invested in a joint venture company appropriately named Marching Prospect Limited. The new company will acquire interests in the BC LNG Project upstream of the FSLU.
In addition, EXMAR has made a loan of CAD$50,000,000 to finance a non-refundable deposit for construction of the FSLU. This non-refundable deposit enabled the Project to meet a deadline set by Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (PNG); if the deadline had not been met or extended, this would have resulted in the Project's key Gas Transportation Service Agreement (GTSA) to have been terminated and would have allowed PNG to withdraw the full amount of the cash collateral which had previously been placed into escrow as liquidated damages for termination of the GTSA. The CAD$50,000,000 is the largest amount dedicated to the Project by any participant to date.
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"11 line" chevron tape & embroidered hummel logo
Chevron inside neck tape
Men's Sport Outerwear
Keep warm and comfy in this season's HUMMEL outerwear for men. We have men's jackets, coats, windbreakers, shell jackets and waistcoats for you to choose from. Whether you're looking for a relaxed style to wear to & from training or a functional jacket loaded with the latest sports features, you're sure to find the perfect pick.
Men's Sportswear
Choose from our range of clothing utilising the latest technology and cutting edge materials. We've got everything from sporty T-shirts, shorts, outerwear, pants, sweats and football shirts to equipment bags and accessories to keep you cool and comfortable during your training.
Whether you're a body builder, a professional or a budding amateur, you need the right training gear to be able to perform your best. Our men's sports shoes support your feet and provide just the right traction and support for your heel and ankles.
Our sportswear for men includes technical sports apparel with detailed features and details that enables you to get optimal movement and the best training possible.
Men's outerwear and outfits for running, football and handball
In our outerwear range, you'll find technical jackets for several sports like running, football and handball, plus we have a wide choice of windbreakers, soft shells for transitional weather, zip jackets and all-weather jackets.
For runners, hikers, skiers and lots of other sports, our baselayer range keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The baselayer is seamless, which makes it more comfortable on and it doesn't chafe. It's made from super lightweight fabric, and it fits the body tightly, allowing you plenty range of motion when you're out and about.
Sports gear and accessories for men
Our wide selection of equipment bags allows you to find something that suits your needs. You can find anything from computer bags, trolleys, backpacks, ball bags and sports bags in many different designs and sizes.
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