Posts by Soshouhar

Dear Debbie: You are absolutely correct. I am glad to see that you agree with me that for some people, this element of our lives is not considered important. As for the depressing and disgusting English pubs that you mentioned...

Dear Athenaeus: You are correct when you say that this phenomenon is strictly European. The American culture, which has favoured time efficient meals and a "work hard - play hard" approach to life, has not provided the...

Dear Athenaeus: What an elegant and insightful post! The Moulin Roge provided the opportunity for a truly democratic night out, where the aristocrats would mingle with the courtesans and the absinthe-riddled bohemian artists and...

Dear Athenaeus: Although I relate the Moulin Rouge more with "see-food" I believe that "finger-food" would also be appropriate with some blushing champagne. I have some trouble relating Studio 54 to the Moulin...

Dear Cape Chef: I purchased these wines for my personal consumption one year ago at a discount wine warehouse near the Los Angeles Airport in California. I understand that I also benefited from a volume purchase discount. Dear...

Dear Nicko: Your posting made me think of my most favorite wines in the US $30-40 (retail) range that are available for purchase in America. Here is my list of California wines: Beaulieu Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Georges...

Dear Glutz: Thank you for welcoming me. Whisky has been made in Japan since 1923. There are close to 15 different Suntory whiskey labels. I purchased their top of the line label for US $265 in Tokyo a few years ago. It is trully...

Dear Kimmie: Thank you for welcoming me!

Dear Athenaeus: I have found that I associate some whiskeys with entrees while some others with dessert. This is why I posted that Irish recipe for Tullamore Dew which I associate more with Irish coffee and desserts. My most...

Dear Athenaeus: One of my favorite whiskeys is the "Tullamore Dew". It is a light Irish whiskey (43%) that has a legendary history that dates back before the 10th century when the Irish originated the magic of "Uisce...