The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Still Welcome! 2018-2021
Jan 26, 2019, 5:30 pm
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Jan 26, 2019, 6:14 pm
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We'll, you wouldn't want to take fairly decent wine and waste it by turning it into Sangria, would you?
Plus, I've been told that you shouldn't cook with wine that you're not willing to drink, so that leaves Sangria in summer and hot mulled wine in winter, right, as disposal alternatives?
Plus, I've been told that you shouldn't cook with wine that you're not willing to drink, so that leaves Sangria in summer and hot mulled wine in winter, right, as disposal alternatives?
Jan 26, 2019, 7:40 pm
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I've actually had some really good turkey burgers (The one from the True Food Kitchen chain is excellent, IMO) But because they're typically lower fat than beef and can't be left pink in the middle, they're a bit fussy to cook without overcooking one and many restaurants just don't want to bother trying.
Jan 26, 2019, 8:05 pm
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We'll, you wouldn't want to take fairly decent wine and waste it by turning it into Sangria, would you?
Plus, I've been told that you shouldn't cook with wine that you're not willing to drink, so that leaves Sangria in summer and hot mulled wine in winter, right, as disposal alternatives?
Plus, I've been told that you shouldn't cook with wine that you're not willing to drink, so that leaves Sangria in summer and hot mulled wine in winter, right, as disposal alternatives?
My take is that most people think sangria and the like are poor quality beverages because they’re always made with lousy wine. Splurge for something vaguely decent and it’s like a whole new drink...
Of course, in Europe 4€ table wine is used, but in Europe 4€ table wine is also perfectly drinkable - not so much the situation here in the States sadly.
Next time you’re in Madrid, I’d encourage you to give Tinto de Verano a chance. Sounds sketchy, but it’s surprisingly delicious made with the proper gaseosa (soda), and if you start watching around you there are a heck of a lot more Spaniards drinking it than sangria, despite the latter’s fame. It’s the perfect beverage for people watching from a cozy patio cafe in the Parque del Buen Retiro...
kalimotxo, maybe that’s a permanent pass though
Jan 26, 2019, 8:09 pm
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I've actually had some really good turkey burgers (The one from the True Food Kitchen chain is excellent, IMO) But because they're typically lower fat than beef and can't be left pink in the middle, they're a bit fussy to cook without overcooking one and many restaurants just don't want to bother trying.
Hilarously, AS appears to be using the exact same wood grain curved meal trays DL used to before adopting Alessi. Maybe they got a deal?
Jan 26, 2019, 8:24 pm
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Have a great weekend all!
Jan 26, 2019, 9:03 pm
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No, I'd prefer not to use that.
True
I've found turkey burgers tend to not have a lot of flavor.
My usual price point for Tinto de Verano and Sangria is $8-10/bottle. Costco has some rather nice Portuguese reds that work quite well - the bottle is good enough that I’d drink the wine on its own as a happy hour pour or something, but affordable and unprecious enough that I don’t mind mixing it. My current favorite for this purpose is Casa Santos Lima’s “Colossal Reserva” at about $8/bottle. Various affordable Washington red blends also fill the role nicely, like Chateau Ste Michelle. We used to use Charles and Charles Post No. 35 for this purpose when it was $6/bottle, but then it got popular and it’s much less of a good deal at its current $10+ price point (plus we feel the quality has slipped). It’s kind of a rotating door for whatever wine fills this gap for us on any given date; there’s a whole thread in DiningBuzz on decent cheap bottles with more ideas.
My take is that most people think sangria and the like are poor quality beverages because they’re always made with lousy wine. Splurge for something vaguely decent and it’s like a whole new drink...
Of course, in Europe 4€ table wine is used, but in Europe 4€ table wine is also perfectly drinkable - not so much the situation here in the States sadly.
Next time you’re in Madrid, I’d encourage you to give Tinto de Verano a chance. Sounds sketchy, but it’s surprisingly delicious made with the proper gaseosa (soda), and if you start watching around you there are a heck of a lot more Spaniards drinking it than sangria, despite the latter’s fame. It’s the perfect beverage for people watching from a cozy patio cafe in the Parque del Buen Retiro...
kalimotxo, maybe that’s a permanent pass though
Now I'm going to have to try a bunch of different wines for Sangria.
We'll, you wouldn't want to take fairly decent wine and waste it by turning it into Sangria, would you?
Plus, I've been told that you shouldn't cook with wine that you're not willing to drink, so that leaves Sangria in summer and hot mulled wine in winter, right, as disposal alternatives?
Plus, I've been told that you shouldn't cook with wine that you're not willing to drink, so that leaves Sangria in summer and hot mulled wine in winter, right, as disposal alternatives?
I've actually had some really good turkey burgers (The one from the True Food Kitchen chain is excellent, IMO) But because they're typically lower fat than beef and can't be left pink in the middle, they're a bit fussy to cook without overcooking one and many restaurants just don't want to bother trying.
My usual price point for Tinto de Verano and Sangria is $8-10/bottle. Costco has some rather nice Portuguese reds that work quite well - the bottle is good enough that I’d drink the wine on its own as a happy hour pour or something, but affordable and unprecious enough that I don’t mind mixing it. My current favorite for this purpose is Casa Santos Lima’s “Colossal Reserva” at about $8/bottle. Various affordable Washington red blends also fill the role nicely, like Chateau Ste Michelle. We used to use Charles and Charles Post No. 35 for this purpose when it was $6/bottle, but then it got popular and it’s much less of a good deal at its current $10+ price point (plus we feel the quality has slipped). It’s kind of a rotating door for whatever wine fills this gap for us on any given date; there’s a whole thread in DiningBuzz on decent cheap bottles with more ideas.
My take is that most people think sangria and the like are poor quality beverages because they’re always made with lousy wine. Splurge for something vaguely decent and it’s like a whole new drink...
Of course, in Europe 4€ table wine is used, but in Europe 4€ table wine is also perfectly drinkable - not so much the situation here in the States sadly.
Next time you’re in Madrid, I’d encourage you to give Tinto de Verano a chance. Sounds sketchy, but it’s surprisingly delicious made with the proper gaseosa (soda), and if you start watching around you there are a heck of a lot more Spaniards drinking it than sangria, despite the latter’s fame. It’s the perfect beverage for people watching from a cozy patio cafe in the Parque del Buen Retiro...
kalimotxo, maybe that’s a permanent pass though
Now I'm going to have to try a bunch of different wines for Sangria.
Jan 26, 2019, 9:14 pm
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I'm torn between going to bed and watching Thor: The Dark World. Do I try to fall asleep while watching Thor?
Jan 26, 2019, 9:24 pm
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Jan 26, 2019, 9:58 pm
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Jan 26, 2019, 10:52 pm
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Jan 27, 2019, 6:07 am
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I didn't say it was a problem.
Jan 27, 2019, 6:08 am
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Happy Sunday, Lounge! I'm off to get breakfast and then transport two rotties to their new family.
Jan 27, 2019, 7:31 pm
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Is it ok to link to other forum websites on here? Thought y'all might appreciate this one.
https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/com...t_my_grandmas/
https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/com...t_my_grandmas/