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A brand of Watts Water Technologies, Watts Regulator Company is an innovative manufacturer of water quality products for your plumbing needs. The Series B6001 (Part# 0393200) Bronze Ball Valves are used in commercial and industrial applications for a full range of liquids and gases. It features a blowout proof pressure retaining stem. The standard port orifice ensures minimal pressure drop, while Durafill and Uniseal seats and chrome plated brass ball provide lasting service.
Features:• Two-Piece Bronze Ball Valve
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• Use in Commercial & Industrial Applications
• Suitable for a full range of Liquids and Gases
• Blowout proof, Pressure retaining Stem
• Adjustable Stem Packing Gland
• Chrome Plated Brass Ball is wiped clean during each operation of the Valve
• High cycle life reinforced PTFE Stem packing seal and thrust Washer
• Vinyl Insulator on Heavy duty, Zinc-Plated, Carbon Steel Handles
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• Durafill (Carbon/Glass filled PTFE) Seats
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• Material: Bronze
• Pipe Size Opening: 1/2"Maximum Working Pressure
• 600 psi (41 bar) WOG, non-shock
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• Ball (Orifice): 1/2" (13.0mm)
• Length: 2-3/8" (60mm)
• Length Including Handle: 5-3/16" (132mm)
• Height: 1-3/4" (45mm)
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Yes, but unless you're maintaining the code you really shouldn't be thinking about a current project that way. There are some projects where it's legitimate to still be coding on it after years, but if you have to rewrite the project from scratch more than once, you've botched something and really ought to sit down and plan it out.
A project conceived and executed in that fashion is going to be a serious pain in the ass to maintain later on, assuming that it does get finished. And further assuming that anybody still cares about it at that point. There's something to be said for somewhat less than perfect featurewise but finished.
Some people are purists. Some people are inexperienced. Some people just want it to be right down to the smallest detail so that when you look back your code is tight and fast and solid.
Who knows what actually happened, but these people are in it for the art and I understand that. I applaud their intellectual honesty and coding integrity, and just plain old down home hacking through the unknown.
[B]ut if you have to rewrite the project from scratch more than once, you've botched something and really ought to sit down and plan it out.
Not if it's by design. I found it to be the only way that makes sense, to work trough prototyping. Especially for games and other large projects. I define the things I want to clarify, and then build a throwaway-prototype to answer as many of them with as little work as possible. Then I repeat this process, until I am happy with it.
Over a specific project size, top-down-modeling and bottom-up-coding alone do not do it anymore. And in creative processes it's sometimes even impossible.
If you create something and it isn't as good as you think you are capable of, you don't want to release it. Why would they release something they aren't happy with if they don't have a publisher ready to fire them all?
Perhaps because nothing you create will ever be perfect and if you release early your work isn't wasted if you're hit by a bus? Not saying you should release garbage, but if you managed to make something knowing you could do better, sitting on it doesn't benefit anyone. In the years it takes you to make version 2, even if nothing bad happens to you, the platform may have died, the style of game may have gone out of vogue etc.
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"The stampede to the ballot box begins," is its headline. Page three sings to the same tune, with three pictures - of a runner, a walker, and a sole voter (in Brighton, Bristol and Cambridgeshire) - splashed across it.
"Ballot stations deserted as police poll flops," it goes on, reporting that at one village hall in the Lake District, officials waited two hours for their first voter.
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Another all girl thing I did in this house is my dressing room. Technically it's my second bedroom but really it's one big closet. Shoes, jewelry, scarves, jackets, my closet are all carefully place in here so it feels like I'm shopping most of the time. :)
In the kitchen there was a horrible fluorescent light and plain jane ceiling. I had some old wood that was laying in my backyard for about a year installed. It is great because it's a mix of different kinds of wood so they all aged differently and it brings a lot of warmth and depth to my tiny kitchen. I love chalkboard paint and that back wall couldn't be anything more than painted since I had to access the pantry so the chalkboard made it lighthearted and fun. One of the keys to the kitchens success is the light fixtures from Restoration Hardware …they have truly great lighting. A little vintage but new and shiny and I know it won't burn my house down!
CLICK HERE for the rest of the swoon style sneak peek (including all 20 images on one page) after the jump!
I wanted this house to be very feminine. My last home was pretty modern and stark white… I kept elements of it but this one I wanted to be warm and comfy. I had a conscience effort to make it lovely, go all girl and anything I wanted. Hence my first and probably still most favorite purchase, what I call my "women warrior armoire". It's an antique and certainly the most expensive thing I own but so well worth it. The doors have the busts of two amazing angels who I interpret to look like warriors. It's got ridiculous storage and it's just honestly one of my most coveted things in my home. It really set the tone for what this place was going to be.
Most of my home is about texture. I have lots of variations of a neutral color palette but I don't feel like it gets boring because of
the little twists. The only art that I should point out is "The ghost of Elvis" by tStone. It's a metal sculpture that I picked up from my great friend Terri Stone. She's got an amazing eye for design but also a great sense of humor in all of her work.
I fully believe in large mirrors and ceiling treatments to enhance the size of a small room. In the bedroom I ripped out the plain ceiling fan and has installed what I refer to as a "Hamptons style" ceiling treatment of painted light blue bead board and white beams. It makes the 8′ ceiling feel at least 9'and again makes the room feel like a retreat.
You can see rustic elements all throughout my house, I don't want everything to be soooo perfect. I like a little twist here and there. The tree stumps in my bedroom as side tables are something that has traveled with me through the years (and yes, I totally stole them from a neighbor who cut down a tree). I love the way they are paired with the antique sconces and crystals. In the bedroom, I had a thin piece of furniture made (probably about 8″ deep) to house my television and an electric fireplace. The bedroom isn't huge but I wanted to keep the open space and I wanted the bedroom to feel like a retreat so the wood and the faux fire warm it up.
I love white, I'm sure you picked up on that! It's funny…I don't really wear all white all the time but I love the shot the photographer took of half my closet that is all white and with my cowboy boots peeking out. I'm from Texas so I like the little elements throughout the house that feel a little country, the boots, the antlers, the wood…all of course paired with something chic but I think it's cool to mix those kinds of things together. I got those great closet door handles in downtown McKinney and I adore them as much as my armoire. I call these my Buddhist angel mermaids.
I can hardly contain my envy! Such beautiful rooms, such great taste!
I might die. DIE! The best sneak peak I have ever seen. Wouldn't change one thing. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
I love this space and use of neutral colors!
swoon is right, this is gorgeous! my favorite color palette to a t.
the most beautiful sneak peek i've seen. so luxurious, so femme, so sexy and so fun! I WANT IT!
Wow, that is stunning! I am blown away by how much you were able to do using such a simple color scheme… I agree, emily kate, I am jealous!
I follow her blog regularly!! I'm an Interior Designer here in Dallas and she always keeps me interested with the homes she highlights and the parties she features – this is no different. Samantha, if you're reading this… Your home is absolutely amazing!! Great style and wonderful job pulling it all together.
Wow and wow. A perfect mix of antique and modern!
What a fabulous home – especially loving the kitchen – the wood ceiling and the light fixtures = wow!
seriously….. one of my favorite posts ever!!!! I adore the contrast of all the neutral whites with the rustic dark woods. the tiny elements of surprise like those mermaid goddess handles! The layers of textures and the juxtaposition of new and old, modern and traditional. This is how a home should be, used and collected over time. I also love "the ghost of elvis" sculpture. AH-MAZING.
I love her pale pink and white color scheme and varying textures! The updated look to her older treasures is stunning. I'd like to luxuriate in this home…[sigh]
This is absolutely stunning! Every detail is immaculate! It expresses both an urban and a rustic flair – even though it's in Dallas, I could easily see it fitting in here in NYC, where my blog, naked notes (http://nakedapartments.com/blog) is based. This beautiful home is certainly something to which we can all aspire.
This might be my most favorite home you've ever posted, Grace! I can't get over the mix of modern and rustic, plus the texture everywhere! LOVE IT!
I have just one thing to say; When can I move in?! Seriously, so beautiful!
I love how the contrasting textures and surfaces energize the neutral palette and give the entire house a sort of luminescence.
thanks leila! we have julia rothman to thank for it- she suggested samantha's home. i'm still in awe- her space is insanely gorgeous. i still don't know how it hasn't been in a magazine yet. but i bet it will be soon now ;)
Absolutely stunning!
i. love. this. house.
i hardly ever comment but this place is ridiculous. She had me at the shoes…
this is an amazing sneek peek. she's right…her mixture of modern and rustic is warm, cozy, and elegant. lovely!
This is ridiculous, everything about this house fits perfectly together!
Fantastic. Love it.
wonderful! the frame within the frame is clever. the magazine stash under the bed is just brilliant.
what a sophisticated mingling of rough and refined…so well edited.
"buddhist angel mermaids"…funny, and perfect.
This is gorgeous! What girl wouldn't love to have a 2nd bedroom as a closet…
such a treat for monday!
Eeek!! This is AMAZING! Love the style, from the ceilings to the floors and everything in betwixt.
I think this is my all time favorite sneak peak. Amazing and so, so beautiful.
*sigh* I'm in love with those huge wooden doors in her dressing room and the wood ceiling in the kitchen. Lovely!
Aw, crap! I'm meeting up with Sam when she comes to Seattle and now I won't be able to look her in the face! She'll sense my house shame now, Grace, I just know she will! ;)
Gggggorgeous! I LOVE the flat screen/fireplace treatment in the bedroom. Yeah, it's all pretty spectacular.
it is unexpected and fabulous. love.
Okay you all are so kind and I'm not worthy of all these wonderful comments. Each one has absolutely made my day!! Thank you again Grace, Anne and Julia!! xo
So gorgeous! I just fell in love!
Wow this is a wonderful site! :)
i'll definitely be coming back
when can i move in?
You might be the female John Derian. Your home is tres inspriring!
This is just the right balance of feminine, modern, classic, subdued and over the top. It's probably not something I could ever do because a) I live with a boy and b) I love color too much, but it is a design from which I can definitely gain a ton of inspiration. Kudos! It's gorgeous!
I love the shoe rack. I just love it. And the hobnail vase in the kitchen.
And everything else, too….
OH….my second bedroom…a closet! I am on it right now….why I never thought of that I don't know, thank you! Your home is just stunning!
wow I love that space! the light is fantastic and feels very "homey." GORGEOUS!
Incredible taste. A lot of depth and different textures that together create a warm, playful and gorgeous space. Outstanding.
Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!
I have the same chandelier as in the bedroom, that I was ready to pitch because it is shiny (but pitted) brass….Maybe a coat of white spray paint is all it needs! I'm surprised at how much I like this post, since I'm usually all about color. Great textures.
This is perfection! I love the kitchen…
I also think it is wonderful how it has such a feminine feel at times yet can also be translated as masculine at others.
Very difficult to find that balance. Lovely!
Sam @PrettyLovely
Love the space!
Grace–thanks for including most of the images with the post. I've been skipping photo tours on some other sites lately because they're so cumbersome and poorly set up.
thanks riye-
i'm still monkeying around with the way home tours are displayed, but i'm doing my best to find a way to display things cleanly and as visually appealing as possible :)
this house is absolutely beautiful!!! Can I just come over and hang out? Such a girls paradise!
When I see houses like this I get so inspired – it is absolutely beautiful – I must go do something NOW! :) Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home – and Texas is fantastic for style. I'm an Australian living in Fort Worth for the past 8 years – love it here!
lovely spaces!
Where are those amazing shoes in the first photo from? Must own. Your home is phenomenal.
love the open storage on the bed. who makes it?
all i can say is WOW… BEAUTIFUL SPACE….
This is an amazing mix, I love every bit of it! White is my favorite too and the details in this house are amazing.
Can you please ask her to share her beautiful paint color(s) with us?
I just got home from an insanely long day and this post made the stress of it all melt away. I am speechless. Beautiful home. Impeccable taste. I am in love!
Covet, crave, lust…love it all!
Looks so girly! I love it!
I'm friends with Sam (so lucky!) and have been to this amazing house recently. I just want to know, when is she opening a store?!?! Can I apply for credit now? :)
LOVE it. The kitchen is my favorite with the wood ceiling and awesome light fixtures. The whole feel is comfy, woodsy and serenly natural. Hummm. Lots of ideas are coming from this post. Thanks!
Oh my, this is by far my favorite sneak peek yet. I'm almost speechless. What a beautiful yet lived in looking home. Thanks!
This is perfect! Not too rustic, not to glam, just the perfect combination of all things LOVELY.
Oh, it's so so lovely.
This is my favorite sneak peek yet! I love the variety of wood she uses and the way she changed the kitchen ceiling. Amazing!
Holy moly. My thought too, why isn't this in a magazine?
That armoire!
Wow! I can't believe so many truly exceptional items could be contained in one place. Usually with these tours, I'll see one or two things I love and just like the overall house, but here… I love so much!
Swoon. Sigh. Love. Amazing. Dissatisfaction (with my own place!) … Seriously, this is so amazingly lovely!
The wood on the kitchen ceiling is such a great idea, so cozy
WOW. Beautiful.
Great photos, too!
Im with Kathy on this one.
this place is Redulously devine!
Even her clothes in her closet look fab…..
stupidly jealous right now.
Oh My God, every shot is so luxurious and cool. I need to renovate ASAP!!!!
I started my day yesterday daydreaming of being a ladybug in this house and yet I'm back again with cup of coffee in hand and an hour to spend daydreaming of being a meager fly on any wall in this girl's paradise of a space. It's simply divine and the owner is nothing short of a design genius.
I'm in love!
This home is absolutely stunning!
I want to be able to have that much white in my wardrobe! My 20kilo Labrador puppy and my 2 boys have pretty much guaranteed that white is something rarely seen on me these days. So jealous. Amazing place. Especially love the blue ceiling in the bedroom.
Every inch of Sam's home is amazing. I can't get enough of the photos. I'm going over to style/Swoon to encourage her to move out so I can move in. She'll have to leave everything, even the clothes. Fabulous .
I love it so much I can't stand it!!!
LOVE this…the mixture of white and rustic is just top notch! Sam, you blow me away.
If I even stepped foot in this place I would never leave… I don't even want to leave the web page.
Great taste, design, everything.
Absolutely love it!
I would never expect anything less from you Sam. Beautiful! I love it!
C'est magnifique!
This is the first sneak peak that I'm bookmarking — I just want to be in it all the time! Thanks so much for giving us a look at something so feminine yet strong. Perfect!
This is very very cool. Such a strange and wonderful world this must be to live in.
Kathy, I'm so with you. She had me at the pale pink wedge heeled shoes. And the rest of it – my goodness, what a home.
Move over shabby-chic! This si the real thing! Lovely done and easy on the eye!
ridiculous. i'm in love.
This Is Amazing…I was looking at all the pictures with my jaw dropped to my keyboard…
This Style is so Natural it looks like it all falls into place like you didn't even try. Natural. Lovely. A job well done!
I really enjoy the use of wood planks on the kitchen ceiling. That never would have occurred to me to cozy the space up that way. Well done!
Gorgeous home! I love all the wood and varying textures. I'm a graphic designer too and I checked out the Rovillo and Reitmayer site – you do great work! Very inspiring.
Exquisite! Where did you find that chaise in your dressing room? Love!!
Oh my goodness..there is a perfect balance between the weathered, antique pieces and the clean inviting (yet…haunting…?) tones utilized in each space.
Samantha–are you looking for an assistant? Because I know a lovely unemployed young lady who is brand new to Dallas ;)
Thanks for sharing your home!!
so luxe… i can't get over the beauty of this space! amazing…
what heaps of goodness! Love the shoe rack on the first pic the most
I'm so glad to know that somebody out there lives like this. My life wouldn't fit into a space like Sam's but it's just jaw-dropping gorgeous.
Absoulutely fabulous. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful! Any idea what color the bedroom walls are painted?
This home is beautiful! I love everything about it, but am especially smitten with the kitchen. Soooo good.
Her style is absolutely Swoon-able :)
What a beautiful Dallas home!
There's no way someone actually LIVES here. Are you sure this isn't a stylish hotel? Amazing!
the scheme is gorgeous, but a bit pale for my taste. do you guys think this look can be done in color?
omg! i loved your place!!!! the whole color palatte works soo clean and great! and your kitchen, even if its tiny its gorgeous! :3
Absolutely the most beautiful home I've seen. Ever.
This is the best house ever. EVER!
That's an absolutely stunning house. Unique. She really has her own style and I think it's fabulous.
Amazing- so envious!
Samantha, where did you get that white chair in first pic (the one with mirrored table)?
Hey there. Can you tell me about the round piece from which the bedroom chandelier hangs? I'd love to find one!
I so enjoyed your post!
How utterly delicious… a wave of smooth velvet, country tunes and a sunset in Paris.
so wonderful and so amazing! love it.
you win! The best post i've seen…
Love your beautiful home! I heart all of your lighting fixtures!
LOVELOVE it!
YOU, my dear, are truly my hero. For reals. onefinelady said it best and all I can add is …wow.
living here must be fun! Beautiful.
Very interesting and beautiful ideas. I like the blend of cultures
Impeccable taste!
Where is that amazing mirrored desk from? I'm looking for one right now!


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matzo ball . These devotees basically divide up into two different camps: Some people like matzo balls that float & others like ones that sink. Personally, I like mine to be somewhere in between -- a bit fluffy and yet solid in the center -- while probably still veering slightly to the more substantial. In other words, their density should be more like a golf ball but not quite a bowling ball. ;) And a ping pong ball is just way too light!The bottom line is this: When it comes to matzo balls, I want to feel like I'm actually eating something, not some mere puff of air that almost isn't there. This isn't the time for consuming a bowl of the " There seems to be a fierce debate amongst matzo ball soup lovers about what constitutes the perfect unbearable lightness of being ." ;) In my humble opinion, lightness should be primarily reserved for the mandlen (soup nuts), not the matzo balls.
To my mind, they've still got to pack a punch & have some heavyweight "oomph" behind them. Welterweight division I think. ;) Ah yes, I can just picture it now.... And in our left corner, we have Manny the Massive Matzo Ball -- a.k.a. "The Punisher" or "Manny the Menace," or in some circles, known simply as "The Wrecking Ball" :) -- weighing in at an impressive 80 pounds. ;) He's accompanied by his trainer, Moishe the Meddlesome, who is, at this very moment, dispensing some weighty words of wisdom. ;) And facing him, in the opposite corner, is his stout opponent, Zeke the Zaftig. OK, somebody please stop me before I start reciting lines from all 6 Rocky screenplays with the voice of a 90-year-old Yiddish man. ;)
(Coulda been a contenda! Gah! Wait, that doesn't count because it's from different movie . ;) Anyhow, let's get back to the subject, shall we?!....)
What was I talking about again? ;) Ah yes, the proper heft of a matzo ball. :) There's something really satisfying about biting into the dense-yet-somehow-still-fluffy ones. I really like that how that weight & texture feel in my mouth & frankly don't mind if they're going to sink to the bottom like a lead weight. That is, just as long as they don't make a crash landing into my bowl after first being hurled across the room with the trajectory of a shot put. :) Did heard about the matzo ball that sank the Titantic? ;)
Yes, it's true: This very subject could quite possibly provide endless hours of amusement. :)
Dishes, in general, need contrasts to make them work -- a bit of heaviness & a bit of lightness, a bit of sweet & a bit of savory, etc. Not only does this apply to the matzo balls, but also to the rest of the soup as well: The carrots add just a touch of sweetness; the herbs, spices, vegetables, & chicken broth all add a bit of savoriness; and the matzo balls, noodles, & any later-added component (like matzo crackers, mandlen , & farfel , etc.) all provide a subtle-tasting, starchy base with varying degrees of texture.
One thing is for sure: It's certainly worth making matzo ball soup from scratch. It's not really that hard, but the payoff is HUGE. :) Sure, you might've had Tabatchnick 's frozen, boxed version or Manischewitz 's out of a jar, but of course nothing can compare to a freshly-made, piping hot bowl of matzo ball soup.
This recipe is dedicated to our friend, Dan, who was Erik's officemate a couple of years ago. Of course, he's a big fan of matzo ball soup. :) After all, who doesn't love a tasty bowl of matzo ball soup?!
So Dan, if you're tuned in & happen to see this post, this one's for you. :)
20 whole black peppercorns
1/4 c. whole scallion, with roots lopped off (about 2-3 large whole scallions)
Matzo Ball Soup (Made From Scratch!)3 Tbsp. whole garlic (about 6 large whole cloves)
Containing the most modest & simplest of ingredients, this hearty & flavorful soup is so easy to make, but the end result is extremely satisfying, & the taste is absolutely "out-of-this-world"!
Chicken Stock Ingredients: (Yield: Approximately 7.5 quarts)
8 qts. (1 gal. or 16 c.) cold water
3 1/2 lbs. (preferably fresh) chicken necks & backs, cleaned & washed off
1 large yellow onion, unpeeled & halved, with roots lopped off
2 large, fresh bay leaves
Solid Soup Ingredients:
1 c. baby carrots, sliced crosswise into 1/4" thick rounds (about 40 baby carrots)
1/2 c. parsnips, scrubbed, peeled, & sliced crosswise into 1/4" thick rounds (about 2 large parsnips)
1/2 c. celery, ends discarded & sliced crosswise into 1/4" thick pieces (about 2-3 large celery stalks)
1/4 c. fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely minced & tightly packed
1/2 c. fresh dill, finely minced & tightly packed
1/8 tsp. ground turmeric
salt, to taste
black (or white) ground pepper, to taste
Matzo Ball Ingredients: (Yield: Makes 14-16 matzo balls)1/2 c. matzo meal (If unavailable, just pulse matzo meal in a food processor until finely ground)1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt (or, if you prefer very lightly salted matzo balls, use only 1/2 tsp.)1/4 tsp. ground white pepper1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
2 extra large eggs, beaten1 Tbsp. cold seltzer water (or for less salt content, choose club soda)6 qts. water (for simmering the matzo balls)
Noodles:8-10 c. water, seasoned with a drop of soup stock (see above) (for boiling noodles)6 oz. (1/2 of a 12-oz. bag) of Manischewitz fine, premium enriched egg noodles *
Directions: Make the chicken stock: (Prepare the chicken stock at least one day in advance.) In a large, 10-12 qt. stock pot, bring 8 qts. water to a rolling boil. Do NOT salt the water. (Instead, wait until you've finished making the soup & then allow your guests to season their individual bowls of soup to taste.) This will take a while, so while you're waiting for the water to boil, you can do the vegetable prep (cutting, etc.). :)
When water has reached a rolling boil, reduce heat to low & add chicken necks & backs, unpeeled onion halves, whole garlic, whole scallions, bay leaves, & whole black peppercorns. Simmer, covered (with the matching lid), for 3 hours. While you're waiting you can put away any unused kitchen utensils &/or ingredients that you're no longer using, toss dirty dishes & utensils into the dishwasher, discard scraps, &/or clean up the kitchen or quite possibly, your entire house. ;) Feel free to redecorate while you're at it. Haha!
After the 3 hours are up, remove cover & skim off froth. Using heat-proof tongs , drain & discard chicken necks & backs, & all other solids. Let stock rest, uncovered, on stove top until completely cooled. (This process will take an hour or more.) Then, pour completely cooled stock from the container through a fine-mesh sieve and strain into one -- or two (or more!) -- very large, heat-proof container(s). Seal container with its matching lid, & refrigerate overnight. (This process will make the chicken fat rise to the top & solidify, thus making it easier to remove.)
IMPORTANT: If you only own one 10-12 qt. stock pot, now would also be the perfect time to wash it, as you'll be using it again the very next day. :)
The next day, open the container & skim off & discard any chicken fat that's formed on top & any other remaining solids you might've missed the first time around. ;) At this point, you have two choices: Either place the container of prepared stock back into the refrigerator (or freeze it) for future use, or, if you're planning to serve the matzo ball soup that same day, just pour the opened container of stock it back into the pot. :) I'm sure there are probably also third & fourth choices, like giving the soup stock to a friend or using it for another recipe, but those won't be covered at length here. ;)
Now, it's time to make the soup: Place half of the chicken stock back into (now hopefully clean!) stock pot and bring to a rolling boil. Reserve the remaining stock for future use. Turn down the heat to medium-low & drop in all of the soup ingredients, except for the salt -- baby carrots, parsnips, celery, fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, fresh dill, ground turmeric. Then cover, & simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15-30 minutes. When done, skim off any residue & set aside.
Prepare the matzo ball mixture: Mix together all dry ingredients (matzo meal, baking powder, salt, white pepper, onion powder, & garlic powder) in a medium-sized bowl & set aside. In another bowl, whisk seltzer water into beaten eggs, & then gradually but quickly fold in the dry matzo meal mixture, gently blending together with a fork, until just combined. Use a light touch & don't overmix the batter, or your matzo balls will be rubbery & most likely taste like miniature hockey pucks! This step is very important!
Place bowl of matzo meal mixture into the refrigerator & chill for 30 minutes, to allow it to set. After about 15 minutes into refrigeration, fill a 10-12 qt. stockpot with 6 qts. water, & bring to a rolling boil. When water has come to a full boil, reduce heat to a simmer. The matzo meal mixture should now be about ready to be removed from the refrigerator.
Shape the matzo balls: Do the next few steps in rapid succession: Open fridge, take out bowl containing matzo meal mixture, & place onto the counter. Line a large baking sheets with baker's parchment & set it near the bowl. Next, wet your hands and -- either using your wet hands or a large soup spoon that's first been dipped into water -- place about a tablespoonful of matzo meal mixture at a time into the palm of one of your hands. (I prefer to use my hands as it's easier to control the amount of mixture used. Don't worry about getting them messy; you can always just wash off your hands after shaping each matzo ball, which you'll need to do anyhow to make them easier to form.) Then, using both palms, gently & loosely form into ping-pong-sized balls, approximately 1" in diameter, placing each ball onto the prepared baking sheets as you make them. Do not make the matzo balls any bigger than this: Keep in mind that your matzo balls will double in size when cooked! (The mixture should be the consistency of lightly mashed potatoes -- soft but still pliable & slightly spongy.) Repeat this procedure, wetting your hands before making each one, until all of the mixture has been made into balls. Don't compact the mixture or overwork the "dough." Again, it's very important to use a light touch; be careful not to man-handle the mixture in a quest for the most perfectly shaped matzo ball. ;) Otherwise, your matzo balls will be dense & chewy! The secret to the perfect matzo ball isn't just in the ingredients themselves (i.e., using seltzer water instead of water or stock, etc.), but also in the techniques you use: Specifically, the less you handle the "dough" as you mix & the form the matzo balls, the better!
Cook the matzo balls: About half an hour before serving time, gently place each matzo ball into the simmering (note I said simmering & NOT boiling!) pot of water, one at a time, using a large, heat-proof, slotted spoon. (This is better than just plopping them in; after all, you don't want to burn your hands in the scalding hot water!) Cook, uncovered (!), for 25 minutes, & then remove one matzo ball from the pot using a slotted spoon. Cut open, wait until it's cooled slightly, & then check to make sure it's been uniformly cooked; then taste-test for proper consistency. If you deem it necessary, cook matzo balls for another 5 minutes or so. By this point, they should've doubled in sized. Please note: The length of time you choose to cook your matzo balls is an absolutely crucial factor in determining their weight & texture; this is another key consideration if you wish to achieve matzo ball nirvana. :) The longer you cook the matzo balls, the lighter they will be. However, past a certain point (i.e., usually somewhere around the 45-60 minute mark), they will become so mushy & loose that they will break into pieces even at the slightest attempt to scoop them out of the pot; so, be careful not to cook them too long! Most professional chefs who cook matzo ball soup for a living will recommend cooking matzo balls for 25 minutes, or 30 minutes tops. So, you see, I'm not just pulling this number out from my... er, I mean, from a hat. ;)
About 10 minutes before the matzo balls are ready, make the noodles: In yet another, but much smaller, pot, bring 8 c. of water to a rapid bowl, about 8-10 minutes, & then drop in 6 oz. (half a 12 oz. bag) of noodles. Add a small drop of chicken stock to season the soup & keep the noodles from sticking together. Cook until al dente, according to package instructions. ( Manischewitz fine, premium enriched egg noodles take about 4 minutes to finish cooking; do not cook any longer than this as the noodles will cook even longer after they are warmed in the soup. Pour noodles into a colander (or fine-mesh sieve) & drain. Shock with cold water, drain once more, & set aside.
After the noodles have been cooking for about 3 minutes, reheat the soup in yet another pot, simmering on low for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside. Allow to cool for a minute or two.
To serve: When the matzo balls are ready, carefully remove them with a slotted spoon, one at a time, & drain. Transfer them very gingerly, one by one, to large bowls, dividing them up into equal portions. There should be between 2-4 matzo balls per person, depending on how many people you're serving & exactly how hungry those people are. :) Divide up the noodles into equal portions & place them into the bowls, arranging the noodles around the matzo balls. Let the matzo balls rest for a few minutes to allow them to firm up a bit. Then, ladle some soup into each bowl, pouring the soup over top of the matzo balls, making sure to scoop up enough vegetables for each serving of soup. Allow matzo balls to simmer in the soup until they're warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Before your dinner guests season the soup with additional salt & pepper, recommend to them that they taste the soup & also bite into the matzo balls: There's already a decent amount of seasoning in there. Then, after tasting, each guest can adjust salt & pepper, if necessary, to suit their individual preferences. Serve piping hot with farfel , mandlen , &/or matzo crackers , & eat immediately.
Enjoy! Ess gezunterhait ! (Just try not to fress like a complete chazzer . ;) Haha! JUST kidding.)
Chef's Notes: Yeah, I know this section is huge & is probably causing your eyes to bug out right about now. ;) However, please don't panic or get overwhelmed, & then decide to completely skip this section. :) First of all, this section is meant to be used as a reference, so just skim it & go to directly to the section that provides the most pertinent background information you're seeking or helps to answer any potential questions. The reason I've included so many notes is precisely because there are a considerable number of factors to take into account when making matzo balls; & also, because if I put all of this information in the directions section instead, it would probably seriously freak people out. ;)
Yield: 4-6 servings as a main course, or 8-10 servings as an appetizer.
So, if you're an experienced chef who hasn't made this soup before, just skip directly to the sections that apply to specific matzo ball-making techniques. However, if you're a first-timer or haven't had much success making matzo ball soup in the past, please actually read these notes. They will help you a great deal! Also, there's a lot of humorous content in there that was expressly written for your amusement and also, to help keep your attention. :)
Tips & information about making the chicken stock: A clever & highly effective trick I like to use is to make chicken stock by adding only the chicken necks & backs to the stock pot. (In fact, the very first time I'd made chicken stock, I'd thought that I was so clever & original for using only the chicken necks instead of a whole chicken to make the stock, only to later discover that others had beaten me to this bright idea.;) And in addition, they also had the foresight to use the backs as well, something I hadn't originally thought to do.)
There isn't a lot of meat on these chicken parts, which is perfect for making stock. The skin & bones, in combination with what little meat there is to be found on the chicken necks & backs, will provide more than enough flavor for the stock. This method is not only less wasteful but also far less messy -- these chicken parts tend to stay in one piece & won't fall off &/or disintegrate in the stock as its boiling. So, no more picking out stringy bits of chicken from the stock. :) Before discarding the chicken backs & necks, consider this: You can remove the meat from the necks & backs & then use them for other dishes. Also, your pets might like a snack. :) Just be sure to remove all of the bones first -- especially the tiny, hard-to-find ones -- to avoid choking hazards.
Other related insights: The reason an unpeeled onion is added to the soup stock is to add extra color & flavor to the soup. Also, the reason I didn't make a typical mirepoix & simmer the carrots, parsnips, & celery at the same time onion is that the 3-hour cooking time required for the stock would've made these vegetables turn to mush, & yet, they still need to be consumed as part of the soup! Additionally, cooking these components all together not only makes for greasy vegetables (yuck!), but also makes it more difficult to remove the schmaltz (i.e., (rendered chicken fat solids) from the stock after refrigeration.
Also, the reason I wrote the recipe for double the amount of stock that's typically needed to accompany the matzo balls is that the chicken necks & backs are usually sold in 3 lb. packages. :) Plus, if you only use up half of the package, what the heck else are you going to do with chicken necks & backs? ;) There's not much else you can really do with them, except use them for stock. Also, you never know when a frozen container of soup stock will come in handy!
Where to find chicken necks & backs: Butcher shops, & several kosher markets will usually sell chicken necks & backs. Whole Foods sells organic chicken, including air-chilled packages of necks & backs. If you don't see any fresh, air-chilled packages in the meat aisle, ask the butcher at the counter if (s)he can prepare some for you. The chicken necks & backs have very little meat on them, which is ideal for making soup stock.
Where to find egg noodles & other related tips: Manischewitz fine, premium enriched egg noodles can be found at most major chain grocery stores, except maybe if you live in the sticks or in a country where 99.9999% of the population has absolutely no clue what a matzo ball is in the first place, & so, your supermarkets probably won't even carry a product like this. ;)
If you'd like to use a slightly thicker noodle, try " Kluski " egg noodles, which are only slightly larger than the fine noodles by a fraction of an inch. Or, you could go with the very traditional, square egg noodles (a.k.a., egg noodle "flakes" ), which is what you'd find if you paid a visit to the epitome, nay the inimitable pillar, of all kosher delis, the one and only 2nd Avenue Deli . :)
Vegetarian/vegan matzo ball soup: Vegetarians & vegans, see, I haven't forgotten you. :) You can easily make a vegetarian version of this recipe. Just omit the chicken products & use a vegetable stock instead. Et le voila, you'll have vegetarian/vegan matzo ball soup!
Other little pearls of wisdom regarding matzo-ball making: If you should be tempted to taste the matzo ball "batter" while you're making it, don't worry if it tastes really salty. This is normal. (And believe me, my recipe actually has less salt than a lot of other recipes!) A lot of the salt in the matzo balls will seep into the stock after the soup is poured over top of them, & this will actually help to flavor the soup. This is why it's always best to make unsalted chicken stock & soup, & then allow each individual to season their own bowls of soup to taste. :)
Be sure that you choose the widest and deepest stock pot you can find, as it's best if the matzo balls can cook in a single layer without touching the bottom of the pot. ;) And while we're on this topic: Many people think it's a good idea to add the uncooked matzo balls directly to the soup. Yeah, you know what I'm gonna say next. :) This is NOT a good idea, people. First of all, your matzo balls will most likely puff up to the size of basketballs (LOL!) & second, they'll knock against the vegetables & then the soup will start to get rather starchy. In other words, your soup will neither look nor taste very good. :)
Also, here's another bit of so-called "wisdom" that you should unequivocally ignore: You don't need to separate the eggs from the yolks, then whip egg whites to a frenzied froth, & then follow suit with the egg yolks. :) This is all a bunch of B.S. :) Furthermore, if you follow this procedure, chances are you'll have trouble getting the two to combine, and thus will have to whip the batter for longer. And we all know what gluey & gummy disaster awaits if you do that. ;)
And, here's another myth I'd like to debunk: Whatever you do, do NOT, and I repeat, do NOT place the lid onto the stock pot while your matzo balls are cooking. I don't care what other "experts" have told you. If you want enormously large & spontaneously combustible matzo balls, go ahead & follow this advice. ;)
And last but certainly not least, do NOT place the matzo balls into boiling water! First, turn down the heat to low & simmer before dropping them into the pot. Otherwise, you'll have mushy matzo balls the size of small disco balls. :)
Depending on how you like your matzo balls, you might want to make some adjustments to the ingredient amounts. For those of you who like your matzo balls to be slightly larger, soft puffs of air, you can add either another 1/2 tsp. of baking powder or another 1/2 tsp. of seltzer. Here are the effects of adding one or the other: More baking powder will make your matzo balls increase in size & also get a heck of a lot puffier, while the carbonation (i.e., bubbles!) in the seltzer water will make them lighter & also moister. And whatever you do, please don't add both! It's overkill. Your matzo balls will literally start to feather & disappear into the soup!
Advance prep work & shelf life: To make things easier, make the chicken stock at least a day or more in advance. If you aren't planning to use it right away, the stock can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month. Of course, before you do this, be sure to first remove the chicken necks and backs, onion, whole garlic cloves, whole scallions, bay leaves, & peppercorns, then refrigerate the stock overnight, and then finally, skim off the schmaltz. :) Or, if you'd prefer to freeze the soup as a single component (i.e., stock + soup ingredients), again, be sure you've already gone through the steps I just mentioned in the previous sentence (i.e., removing all of the aforementioned solids, refrigerating the stock, & then removing the solified schmaltz, in that particular order) before combining the stock with the soup ingredients & then freezing it. IMPORTANT: Do NOT freeze the soup & the matzo balls together, because you'll want to defrost & reheat each separately, & then warm the matzo balls by pouring hot soup over them. Here's a very good reason for following this procedure: Each component defrosts at a different temperature, & defrosting/reheating them together will make for a typically mushy affair. ;) Either that, or you'll have the unenviable experience of biting into a matzo ball & finding a cold, icy center, even though the soup is hot. And let me tell you, that's not a very pleasant or refreshing sensation. After all, a matzo ball is not a Peppermint Pattie . ;)
Matzo balls can be prepared in advance & then refrigerated (for a day or two) or frozen (for up to a month). They can also be cooked several hours in advance and then added to the soup to re-heat them. Be sure to simmer them in the soup long enough, so they are warmed all the way through. Otherwise, you'll experience what I mentioned above, and no one likes that. :)
A word about why I've staged a health-conscious rebellion against traditional matzo-ball making: Traditionally, the schmaltz is skimmed off the top of the chicken stock & then later added to the matzo ball mixture. Although this is the time-honored way of making matzo balls -- and some even go so far as to get snooty about it & rant that this the only real method of making matzo balls (Ugh, don't even get me started!), it's also the incredibly fattening way as well. So take your pick: Tradition, or a heart attack. ;)
Schmaltz is also incredibly disgusting looking . Its appearance alone is usually enough to ward off the average health-conscious person. :) Now imagine what it'd look like pasted to your hips & stomach & then you'll probably run away screaming. Hahaha.
I don't know about you, but I'd rather not make a "bowl of saturated animal fat" & serve it to the people I love, thank you very much. :) Atherosclerosis , anyone?! Didn't think so. :) There, now doesn't that sound SO appealing?! Bet you'll never want to eat anything with chicken fat ever again. ;) (Speaking of which, if you're trying to lose weight, give me a call & I'll gladly make anything fattening you've been craving seem completely unappealing. It's a hidden talent of mine. Hahaha!)
Other people like to add vegetable, canola, or even peanut (!) oil. I've even seen some people suggest adding butter. Clearly, these people who suggest using butter aren't Jewish (they're certainly not kosher at any rate!), nor do they have the remotest clue how to make matzo ball soup. :) Furthermore, this is just plain wrong, & is also just as unhealthy & ill-advised as using schmaltz. If you do this, please smack yourself, then go home & cry in your matzo ball soup. :)
Some try to take a healthier route by opting for olive oil, which, although it's certainly healthier in comparison, is the wrong flavor & furthermore, way too overpowering, especially extra virgin olive oil. Even if they choose unrefined, cold-pressed oils, these additions are really quite unnecessary. Bah, you really don't need the extra oil; there's more than already enough flavor from the chicken, herbs, spices & vegetables in the soup, which will then be poured over the matzo balls to give them even more flavor. Of course, the matzo balls are going to soak up all these flavors anyhow, so why add insult to injury. There's no mandate that says you have to add oil, no matter what the traditionalists say.
I don't do any of the above & still end up with incredibly flavorful matzo balls. "And exactly how do I accomplish this?" you might ask. OK, let's see if you were paying attention. :) Hint: Re-read the above paragraph & then scroll to the list of ingredients & look at all of the spices I put into the matzo balls. ;)
Yes, this is a flavorful matzo soup recipe that won't give you a coronary. :) So, feel free to thank me for looking out for you & your health. ;)
In fact, if you don't think matzo balls made without oil can still taste good, I dare you to make matzo balls my way, taste them, & then see if you can still work up the chutzpah to tell me they are lacking in flavor! ;) Unless you accidentally botch them like a complete & utter schmuck , I'm telling you that you won't be able to taste the difference. :) OK, just kidding about the schmuck comment; just couldn't resist the excuse to insert another colorful Yiddish expression into this post. :) If this is your first time making matzo balls, never fear. If you just follow this recipe exactly as it's written & don't pat the matzo balls down like an overly zealous TSA screener , you'll probably be just fine. :) After all, making matzo balls isn't rocket science.
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some of you may remember my previous rendition of trying to pass a solid mass through another solid mass...aka, my body through a window and a painful nose for a week.
well i have topped it. why do i do htis at school like i am some giggly schoolgirl? thank God, it was slow hour!
a couple of acquaintances of mine have told me my back pack is the size of an infantry field pack. probably more! anyway, i just came up a bunch of stairs, headed to the doors again (i really got to find another way out!), dropped something. on my way back up the weight of my backpack took me off balance and away backwards i went. i probably could have fell quietly, but NOOOO, on my way backward of about 3 steps i hit a support beam making a nice unmistakeable crashing sound. couldn't get out of this without drawing attention, heck no. the beam could have hit me center, but NOOOOO, rebound/slide off the corner and on the floor i went! butt down and feet in the air!
what can you do but laugh? and laugh i did, while someone was asking if i was ok!
*note to self: do squats with backpack on.
ACK, FTM, I hope you ARE OK...
I'm starting to figure out you MUST be considerably YOUNGER than most of us in this group, as I think the average over-35er WOULD NOT be laughing quite so much after taking a spill such as that!
Be careful... but thanks for sharing, too! :)
I wish I lived closer to you, FTM, so we could use the buddy system!
We could bungie ourselves together, so that if one of us went out of control down some stairs (or headed toward a glass door that appeared to be open), the other one could give a good yank on the bungie to snap us right back into position. :D
It wouldn't be so bad if it happened in the privacy of our own homes, but it's so embarrassing when there are witnesses (other than family). It sounds like the bruises will be hidden, though! LOL
lol, sandy....i might have gotten strange looks if i started tolick my paw!
had to laugh to hide the embarassment, jeff...i am 35 as of last october...pretty aggressive chiropractic treatment wouldn't ya say? all those books kinda broke the fall, too. :)
brenda, too true, too true...but, all that would do is yank us both down the stairs. if you rely on me to yank you back up, be prepared to be a landing pad! or maybe catch me on the 5th pass...BOING!BO-ING!....not to mention i would be tempted to yank just for kicks :) it could be fun!
so, lessons learned...1. i am not casper the friendly ghost or samantha (bewitched) 2. get going on those squats 3. act like i meant to do that 4. take ski poles to school
Oh FTM, I'm so glad you're OK!
I am very afraid to fall on ice and am extra cautious, having broken both elbows in separate incidents. I don't want to repeat the feat and don't recommend it for any one.
But falling down steps or off ladders for me so far has left me fairly well uninjured. Better not push my luck ehh? :-)
Dr. Bunson, I think you are taking things wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too literally again! When they tell you to "fall-out" of the classroom, that's just military slang for GET OUT QUICKLY!!! Just like cleaning your HEAD doesn't mean shampooing your nuggin'! (Head = bathroom) :-)))
Also, if you need help in training for squatting with a rucksack, I'm your huckleberry! We can have you sleeping comfortably with that thing on in no time.
thanks chicka! i have also been the recipient of a butt freeze, or even a lower back freeze. not to mention brain freeze, lol!
semper...thought of you when mentioning my field pack sized back pack. funny, i am just fine if i have it on one shoulder. guess i am used to being off balance and cannot adjust to balanced loads....interpret at will :)
dr. bunson is beyond appropriate for me. i love chemistry lab, always have...i have yet to get the hang of "the head" though....hmmm, more double meanings there! it seems brain and body do not play well with others.
just glad this solid mass didn't pass through the other solid mass the other day. that would have been too many stairs to climb back to my startingpoint, and even more embarrassing!
I know that I'm a sick individual (with a sick sense of humor), but I can't stop laughing at all of these visuals! I did forget to say that I'm REALLY glad you're ok, FTM. I was laughing too hard.
Speaking of laughing and embarrassing moments, I made the mistake of stopping off in the card (birthday, anniversary, etc.) aisle at the store yesterday while shopping. I didn't get hurt, but when I find something especially humorous, my faces scrunches up, my eyes start watering, and this frightening, high-pitched sound emanates from within. I couldn't stop, though. Every time I tried, I'd again think of something funny on one of the cards (Comedy Club, btw, which I highly recommend for any non-serious "holidays"), and the sounds/tears/face scrunching would return.
It was fine, until another customer decided to check out the magazines on the same aisle. I have a feeling that she thought I was crying, or rather bawling my eyes out, since my wailing was out of control at that point. She finally ducked away.
When I saw her later near the frozen food aisle, I could have sworn I saw fear in her eyes, right before she made a 180 toward the meat section.
Brenda, I know what you mean about the card aisle. I spend a lot of time picking out a card just because I read so many. And some are just so funny. I stand there and laugh and get those looks from other shoppers. On day I was reading a particularly hilarious one and couldn't stop laughing. A man was watching me with a strange look on his face and I couldn't help myself, I went over to him with the card and said please read this, I just have to share it with SOMEONE!! He did, laughed and we both couldn't stop.
We finally stopped laughing and started talking, went for coffee and dated for a year before his job took him overseas. When he left he gave me a package to be opened at a later date and in it was the card. I laughed and I cried. What a guy! So you never know what, besides humor, you'll find in the card aisle.
aaaw, bonz! and in honor of feb. the month of valentines.
that's ok brenda, laughing keeps us from crying! i do the same thing, laugh first, then apologize. those mental pics always get the best of me!
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I will be painting my cabinets and will probably use a single ORB knob on the doors and cup style on the drawers. I am going to end up with two holes per door to be filled before painting. SHould I use caulk or wood filler?? I am thinking it would be best to use the wood filler because of the potential "shrinking" of caulk.
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It was either a programming error (human) or an operator error (human) or some other cause. OK, clearly hardware faults can cause data corruption, but this is really pretty rare and it's hard to believe that a hardware fault could cause such a widespread fault.
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OK, clearly hardware faults can cause data corruption
In the case of hardware failure, it would be the person implementing the systems who made the error, for not adequately accounting for this type of problem (e.g. RAID, clustering, etc).
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It's like an internet shopping center, but it's in the UK.A what?"local internet shopping centre"
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I'm sure it's interesting work, but do you realize that your software skills are being used to create widespread instability and volatility in the stock markets? Banks try to constantly arbitrage whatever they can (quickly take advantage of price discrepancies, exploitable market inefficiencies) and if you are using a lot of leverage in the process, you are contributing to a stock market that has become nothing more than a speculator's playground.
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There is a branch of investing called technical analysis. What people who follow it do is use various formulas to look for stocks that are moving. These people intentionally know nothing about the stocks they are trading.
Technical analysis works because it assumes that others are doing their homework, and so you can follow their lead and get almost as much gain as they do. When prices jump as happened in this case, technical analysis would say buy (depending on the formula of course) assuming someon
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Three romantic wines from California provide a gift to please all.
Wine Gift Set Includes:
- Belle Glos Meomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi (May-oh-mee) is a Pinot Noir that gets its fruit from the most noteworthy coastal areas in California. The wine is crafted, lush, balanced and luxurious. Three of the California's most sought after coastal growing regions brilliantly meld together in this deeply flavored, stylish and truly balanced Pinot Noir; at its most fundamental core, it is an approachable, food friendly wine with a style and place all its own.
- Luna Pinot Grigio
This Luna Pinot Grigio is a pale golden color. The nose is scented with grapefruit and pear, and on the palate citrus come to the forefront. Mango and orange zest are accented by notes of guava and a pronounced minerality. The wonderful acidity and full-bodied texture carry through to a delicious lemony finish with hints of apricot.
- Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose
The Mirabelle Brut Rosé is a specially crafted blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Schramsberg's select cool-climate vineyards in Carneros, Anderson Valley, and the Sonoma and Marin coastal areas of Northern California. Pinot Noir lots, including a few fermented with skin contact, provide brightness of berry fruit and body, while Chardonnay lots lend length and zest to the palate. Additional flavor depth and aromatic complexity results from the blending of base wine lots aged in barrels and tanks for one or more years. The finished Brut Rosé exhibits fresh, elegant and toasty aromas that lead into lively and delicious fruit flavors on the palate.
- Hearts Greet Sheet (as pictured)
- Belle Glos Meomi Pinot Noir
Please note that due to the popularity of this product, we reserve the right to substitute like wines and vintages of equal or greater value.
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