Comments for TaylorEason.com: Foodies unite http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew Fighting wine and food snobbery since 1997 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:36:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Food factoids: Stuff you may not know by Rick http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/tasty-food/food-factoids-stuff-you-may-not-know/comment-page-1/#comment-142558 Rick Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:36:17 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=3704#comment-142558 Tim is right. The naga julokia (also known as the ghost pepper) was the worlds hottest pepper, coming in at around 1 million scoville units. Habaneros highest was 850,000 units. The new king in town is the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, with a range of 1.2 million scoville units to as high as 2 million units. For a gauge, raw jalapeños max out at 8,000 scoville units. So basically, the scorpion is something over 400 times hotter than Tabasco! I love hot and spicy, but I am never going near any of these bad boys. Tim is right. The naga julokia (also known as the ghost pepper) was the worlds hottest pepper, coming in at around 1 million scoville units. Habaneros highest was 850,000 units. The new king in town is the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, with a range of 1.2 million scoville units to as high as 2 million units. For a gauge, raw jalapeños max out at 8,000 scoville units. So basically, the scorpion is something over 400 times hotter than Tabasco! I love hot and spicy, but I am never going near any of these bad boys.

]]> Comment on Valentine’s Day beers 2012: Ommegang Seduction and Aphrodite by Robb Larsen http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/beer/valentines-day-beers-2012-ommegang-seduction-and-aphrodite/comment-page-1/#comment-142551 Robb Larsen Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:09:31 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=12047#comment-142551 Sounds like a fantastic pairing! Hope you enjoyed them! Sounds like a fantastic pairing! Hope you enjoyed them!

]]> Comment on Valentine’s Day beers 2012: Ommegang Seduction and Aphrodite by Marie http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/beer/valentines-day-beers-2012-ommegang-seduction-and-aphrodite/comment-page-1/#comment-142550 Marie Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:56:08 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=12047#comment-142550 We picked up both Aphrodite and Seduction and have barely been able to wait until today to pop them! We're looking forward to pairing the Aphrodite with some spicy Thai for dinner, then indulging in cheesecake and various chocolates with Seduction. Can't friggin' wait! We picked up both Aphrodite and Seduction and have barely been able to wait until today to pop them! We’re looking forward to pairing the Aphrodite with some spicy Thai for dinner, then indulging in cheesecake and various chocolates with Seduction. Can’t friggin’ wait!

]]> Comment on Restaurant preview: Holy Hog Barbecue in West Tampa by Tickle your taste buds with the best Barbeque in town | BARBEQUE http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/tasty-food/rest_review/restaurant-preview-holy-hog-barbecue-in-west-tampa/comment-page-1/#comment-142547 Tickle your taste buds with the best Barbeque in town | BARBEQUE Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:10:15 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5436#comment-142547 [...] Eason is the author of this article on Holy Hog Barbecue in West Tampa. Find more information about BBQ sandwiches here. /* Tweet Posted in BBQ Reviews | Tags: [...] [...] Eason is the author of this article on Holy Hog Barbecue in West Tampa. Find more information about BBQ sandwiches here. /* Tweet Posted in BBQ Reviews | Tags: [...]

]]> Comment on Life in California: Forestville and Sonoma County Barrel Weekend by Irma http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/news/life-in-california-forestville-and-sonoma-county-barrel-weekend/comment-page-1/#comment-142458 Irma Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:53:25 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=7530#comment-142458 I know this is a late post but I think it can be reolld over to 2012 and beyond. Calistoga holds their annual “Winter in the Wineries; a passport event whichtakes place December 2-February 3rd. You can enjoy tours, tastings and the chanceto meet winemakers at sixteen local wineries in Calistoga. The passport also entitlesyou to special offers at participating restaurants and lodgings. I believe the ticketsare $40 per person and can be purchased through the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce. I know this is a late post but I think it can be reolld over to 2012 and beyond. Calistoga holds their annual “Winter in the Wineries; a passport event whichtakes place December 2-February 3rd. You can enjoy tours, tastings and the chanceto meet winemakers at sixteen local wineries in Calistoga. The passport also entitlesyou to special offers at participating restaurants and lodgings. I believe the ticketsare $40 per person and can be purchased through the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce.

]]> Comment on Wine reviews: Hogue Cellars 2008 Genesis Riesling and 2007 Meritage by Taylor Eason http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/archives/wine_review/wine-reviews-hogue-cellars-2008-genesis-riesling-and-2007-meritage/comment-page-1/#comment-142423 Taylor Eason Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:51 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5513#comment-142423 That's great! Thanks Sondra. That’s great! Thanks Sondra.

]]> Comment on Wine reviews: Hogue Cellars 2008 Genesis Riesling and 2007 Meritage by Sondra http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/archives/wine_review/wine-reviews-hogue-cellars-2008-genesis-riesling-and-2007-meritage/comment-page-1/#comment-142417 Sondra Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:53:42 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5513#comment-142417 I know these posts are from a few months ago, but, you can find the Genesis Meritage 2007 at Bev-Mo. I just bought it on the 5 cent wine sale. $15.99 for the first bottle, 5 cents for the second. Must buy two. Hope this helps someone! I know these posts are from a few months ago, but, you can find the Genesis Meritage 2007 at Bev-Mo. I just bought it on the 5 cent wine sale. $15.99 for the first bottle, 5 cents for the second. Must buy two. Hope this helps someone!

]]> Comment on Affordable wine reviews: Elios Mediterranean Red and White by Taylor Eason http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/archives/wine_review/affordable-wine-reviews-elios-mediterranean-red-and-white/comment-page-1/#comment-142390 Taylor Eason Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:21:28 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=6559#comment-142390 Thanks Jack!! Thanks Jack!!

]]> Comment on Affordable wine reviews: Elios Mediterranean Red and White by Jack http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/archives/wine_review/affordable-wine-reviews-elios-mediterranean-red-and-white/comment-page-1/#comment-142336 Jack Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:24:39 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=6559#comment-142336 I found the Elios wines (both red and white) at Whole Foods in Tampa (off Dale Mabry.) I found the Elios wines (both red and white) at Whole Foods in Tampa (off Dale Mabry.)

]]> Comment on Affordable wine reviews: Elios Mediterranean Red and White by Taylor Eason http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/archives/wine_review/affordable-wine-reviews-elios-mediterranean-red-and-white/comment-page-1/#comment-142299 Taylor Eason Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:44:10 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=6559#comment-142299 Thanks Theresa! Thanks Theresa!

]]> Comment on Affordable wine reviews: Elios Mediterranean Red and White by Theresa http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/archives/wine_review/affordable-wine-reviews-elios-mediterranean-red-and-white/comment-page-1/#comment-142295 Theresa Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:08:27 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=6559#comment-142295 You can try looking on the importer website up to 50 miles around your zip code or find out who the distributor is and ask your favorite wine shop to order it for you. http://www.terlatowines.com/locator/default.aspx?Brand=95&Item=818 You can try looking on the importer website up to 50 miles around your zip code or find out who the distributor is and ask your favorite wine shop to order it for you.

http://www.terlatowines.com/locator/default.aspx?Brand=95&Item=818

]]> Comment on Tampa Downtown Market offers a midway of delights every Friday by mary scourtes http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/tasty-food/rest_review/tampa-downtown-market-offers-a-midway-of-delights-every-friday/comment-page-1/#comment-142091 mary scourtes Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:54:44 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=7155#comment-142091 I called the Downtown Partnership that keeps up with the market. They told me the mix varies from time to time to keep new places in rotation. Yes, the Greek folks will be back, but they didn't know how soon. Sorry, that's kind of a "gray'' answer but it's better than no answer. I called the Downtown Partnership that keeps up with the market. They told me the mix varies from time to time to keep new places in rotation. Yes, the Greek folks will be back, but they didn’t know how soon. Sorry, that’s kind of a “gray” answer but it’s better than no answer.

]]> Comment on Tampa Downtown Market offers a midway of delights every Friday by Molly Osburn http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/tasty-food/rest_review/tampa-downtown-market-offers-a-midway-of-delights-every-friday/comment-page-1/#comment-142088 Molly Osburn Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:22:34 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=7155#comment-142088 Hi, I haven't see the Greek food stand at the Market for a couple of weeks. Did they move spots, or are they gone? I really enjoyed their food. Thanks! Hi, I haven’t see the Greek food stand at the Market for a couple of weeks. Did they move spots, or are they gone? I really enjoyed their food. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Tips for taking the Certified Specialist of Wine exam by Shannn http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/news/tips-for-taking-the-certified-specialist-of-wine-exam/comment-page-1/#comment-141776 Shannn Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:31:27 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5427#comment-141776 The answers to the lesson plans come right out of the Study Guide. That will help you alot. Know your maps! Be able to close your eyes & see each Country and the important appelations; important red and white grapes. Hot, warm & cool growing areas. Know the minutia. Some questions you go, "Really?" Good luck to you!!! The answers to the lesson plans come right out of the Study Guide. That will help you alot. Know your maps! Be able to close your eyes & see each Country and the important appelations; important red and white grapes. Hot, warm & cool growing areas. Know the minutia. Some questions you go, “Really?” Good luck to you!!!

]]> Comment on Tips for taking the Certified Specialist of Wine exam by Garnetgirl http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/news/tips-for-taking-the-certified-specialist-of-wine-exam/comment-page-1/#comment-141753 Garnetgirl Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:07:52 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5427#comment-141753 Thank you all for your suggestions! 10 weeks to go until the test in Napa. I am hoping I will be ready! I did purchase the lesson plans. Did anyone find those helpful? Thank you all for your suggestions! 10 weeks to go until the test in Napa. I am hoping I will be ready! I did purchase the lesson plans. Did anyone find those helpful?

]]> Comment on Any day is good at Tampa’s Sunday’s (Fine Dining) by Rocco Schuble http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/tasty-food/rest_review/tampa_restaurant/any-day-is-good-at-tampas-sundays-fine-dining/comment-page-1/#comment-141745 Rocco Schuble Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:47 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=11399#comment-141745 Think about lobster for valentine's diner? Did you realize although a number of groups of crustaceans are classified as lobsters, the clawed lobsters are most often linked to the name. Clawed lobsters aren't closely associated with spiny lobsters or slipper lobsters, which have no claws (chelae), or squat lobsters. The nearest relatives of clawed lobsters are the reef lobsters and the three families of freshwater crayfish. Order by two:30 p.m. EST and get your own seafood meal at your home tomorrow, seriously! Try the classic lobster combo for two. Delivered fresh anywhere in the USAHumm ... http://goo.gl/eZgkz Think about lobster for valentine’s diner? Did you realize although a number of groups of crustaceans are classified as lobsters, the clawed lobsters are most often linked to the name. Clawed lobsters aren’t closely associated with spiny lobsters or slipper lobsters, which have no claws (chelae), or squat lobsters. The nearest relatives of clawed lobsters are the reef lobsters and the three families of freshwater crayfish. Order by two:30 p.m. EST and get your own seafood meal at your home tomorrow, seriously! Try the classic lobster combo for two. Delivered fresh anywhere in the USAHumm … http://goo.gl/eZgkz

]]> Comment on Soave: Move over Pinot Grigio, here come some of Italy’s best white wines by CJ http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/archives/soave-move-over-super-tuscan-here-come-some-of-italys-best-white-wines/comment-page-1/#comment-141696 CJ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:42:32 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=11832#comment-141696 I'm always on the lookout for something new. I can't wait to try this. I’m always on the lookout for something new. I can’t wait to try this.

]]> Comment on Tips for taking the Certified Specialist of Wine exam by Shannon http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/news/tips-for-taking-the-certified-specialist-of-wine-exam/comment-page-1/#comment-141535 Shannon Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:35:00 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5427#comment-141535 Yes it is! I called the SWE to discuss some of the answers that didn't jive in the book and the On-Line Academy. Was told to spend my time on the Study Guide because that is where the exam would be taken from. I did not even do the CSW On-Line Exam. Yes it is! I called the SWE to discuss some of the answers that didn’t jive in the book and the On-Line Academy. Was told to spend my time on the Study Guide because that is where the exam would be taken from. I did not even do the CSW On-Line Exam.

]]> Comment on Tips for taking the Certified Specialist of Wine exam by John http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/news/tips-for-taking-the-certified-specialist-of-wine-exam/comment-page-1/#comment-141532 John Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:25:33 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5427#comment-141532 Just so I'm clear---you're referring to the $200 CSW Study Guide on the SoWE website, yes? Just so I’m clear—you’re referring to the $200 CSW Study Guide on the SoWE website, yes?

]]> Comment on Tips for taking the Certified Specialist of Wine exam by Taylor Eason http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/news/tips-for-taking-the-certified-specialist-of-wine-exam/comment-page-1/#comment-141527 Taylor Eason Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:30 +0000 http://www.tayloreason.com/corkscrew/?p=5427#comment-141527 John: I concur with Shann. ALL the questions are found in the Study Guide. John: I concur with Shann. ALL the questions are found in the Study Guide.

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