Posts by Tetsuryu

All of the above! :D But seriously, I chose Piedmont and Tuscany just as much for the food and countryside as I did for the Barolo's and Brunello's. I think if I chose one not listed, It would be the Rhone and the South of France. I...

Blue Moon Dogfish Head Immort-Ale Fordham Copperhead Ale I don't know how far the last two make it away from the Mid-Atlantic but Blue Moon is a Belgian White Ale from Colorado. Here's the webpage for Dogfish Head check out...

I saw this thread and just had to throw in my 2 bits...... I tried a Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir the other day and was darn near knocked out of my shoes, it was more like a Pommard than anything I would have expected from California....

marmalady: I'm afraid it has little to do with my personal description. I picked that nickname a number of years ago for an online game, and It's kinda stuck with me. I chose it because of my love for certain aspects of japanese...

Mark7: More and more, Stratford sounds better to me. I really have to get over there and take the tour. I also would be transferring any general ed. type credits, how much did they say that would shorten up the program? If you dont...

I am also considering applying to Stratford, though I haven't yet had an oppurtunity to visit the campus. So anyones thoughts on the School would be doubly helpful. I also agree that a dedicated student can make the most of an iffy...

Welcome Moxiefan, I'm a noob here too..... It's my understanding that an apertif is generally any light alcoholic drink taken before a meal. With the idea in mind that it stimulates the appetite. But anyone else feel free to correct...

I look forward to checking out a number of these books at my Library. I'm always looking for a good read. One book I think deserves mention here is Laura Esquivels "Like Water for Chocolate". A fantastic book, although I...

Athenaeus: The bozouki is a fascinating instrument, although I'm more familiar with the Irish variant. I'll have to give give Perpiniades a listen some time If I can find some. Mezzaluna: Thanks, the Culinary Students' forum is...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Svadhisthana: Thanks! the Culinary students forum has a plethora of info.... I think its gonna be a great resource for me. kokopuffs: Diversity is a beautiful thing isn't it. :D Most people on...