Go ahead, impeach Bush; try him | The Anchoress

Go ahead, impeach Bush; try him The Anchoress

For reference.

More Red Wine Good News.

Instapundit.com -
Worth a click, then on to the NY Times.
--reference.

Veal Tournedos | Professor Bainbridge

Note regarding his wine choice. Save for future link.

Wine & Food Professor Bainbridge

Fight back against restaurants' cruel abuse of wine drinkers. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine

Waiter's everywhere, read this and take note. I am with Mr. Hitchens on this one.
Fight back against restaurants' cruel abuse of wine drinkers. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine

Spanish vineyard cuts alcohol content for survival - USATODAY.com

Spanish vineyard cuts alcohol content for survival - USATODAY.com
This is very interesting. Could this be the future of wine? Especially for restaurants and light drinkers. Hmm.

Update:
More here from the UK - a diet wine, now that is another selling angle.

Paging Dr. Helen! How to Fight Cholesterol | Feeling Right

Reference marker. Good info here. For those who don't know, Dr. Helen is also Mrs. Instapundit.

Paging Dr. Helen! How to Fight Cholesterol | Feeling Right

French fries: impossible food-wine pairing?! | Dr Vino's wine blog

French fries: impossible food-wine pairing?! | Dr Vino's wine blog

Open that bottle night 2008

It was OTBN night last night. We had several delicious wines, two of which I will mention. With our dinner ( braised / roasted Pork Loin with a red wine reduction sauce, cooked with new potato's; asparagus spears, sauteed with butter, Dijon and lemon juice) we started with David Arthur 2004 MERITAGGIO. MMMM

Followed up - there were four of us - with a Venge 2004 Syrah. The Venge was our OTBN, as it was signed by the winemaker Kirk Venge, who we met here:

As a matter of fact, while the dinner was at our place, the chef was the owner of La Maison Gourmet - our kitchen, our ingredients, his skills. He cooks as well as knows his wine. As does his wife, plus she loves cheese, so the combo makes it perfect. Thus they opened their Cheese and Wine emporium. If you are in the area, drop in. Or call and order a basket or join the wine club.

Oh, the wines? Delicious. I cannot do them justice with descriptions - plus I don't really know how to describe them properly. But should you ever see them, they are highly recommended.

Burgundy 2006 En Primeur

If you like your wine from France, here is info on the latest from the Burgundy region, via a British Wine Emporium. Burgundy 2006

Excellent white wine vintage - similar to 1992
Best reds from the Côte de Nuits
White wine prices will remain static or rise only slightly
Most red wines will be excellent value with pricing generally lower than 2005

Bon Appetit!

Do Statins Make You Stupid?

Do Statins Make You Stupid? - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog

I hope not :(

Another marker.

Work Out and Drink Up

Yet another reason to enjoy a cocktail or glass of vine, thanks to Time/CNN.

Will the wonders never stop. Scientist need to stop wasting time on global warming, and focus on the important things in life.

Nectar of the gods.

Another placeholder for the good news about wine.

Red Wine Drug Shows Proof That It Combats Aging

Montreal's restaurants fluent in French

If you are hungry and in Montreal. Or are planning a trip.

Montreal's restaurants fluent in French

Much cheaper than Paris from the US or anywhere in Canada. The people are nice. And I can vouch for the food and the Markets - well, only Atwater. Been too long since I have seen Jean Talon.
Enjoy.

Canadian Beer Drinkers Threaten Planet - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News

I blame Bob and Doug: Stange Brew indeed.

FOXNews.com - Study: Canadian Beer Drinkers Threaten Planet - Science News Science & Technology Technology News

I need to save this link

The Insanity of Bush Hatred

Read it if you care. But this may be my new reference place. I lose track of things, so this may be a good idea. I'll let you know. h/t instapundit

Pompous Ass

So this professor thinks the new premier - the one who just won the election - is not smart enough to run a government. Unbelievable. Or it would be, except he is a university professor...

globeandmail.com: Saskatchewan Party puts end to NDP dynasty: "As the new government takes shape over the next few days, Prof. Pontikes said, Mr. Wall is likely to set a moderate agenda as premier. 'I don't see any reason for radical changes here, because he's modified the Saskatchewan Party from its radical start. So I think we'll see some cautious government at the beginning,' Prof. Pontikes said.
'The real issue will be around forming government and getting people in government who can help them see their way through and understand how this huge beast works.'"

Only thing missing is the banjo.

What were the AP editors trying to say by publishing this photo? What more stereotypical image can be transmitted around the world than this one?

But the sadder truth is that this is not a fake photo. I understand life can be tough, but c'mon, make an effort. I don't think these three children have a chance. But that is just me.

A Salty Dog?

I like my salt with lime and tequila. But seriously, folks. Can some please explain this?
the corner on NRO. Don't be afraid, I'm told they don't bite.

Dr. Helen: This is Depressing News

Dr. Helen: This is Depressing News: Why the late-30s are a man's misery years?

It is not news to me, it just took a little longer for me to realize it :)

Only in Canada, eh?

Quebec denies access to inspection documents.
The Quebec Transport Department has refused to make public any of its inspection and repair reports for bridges and overpasses in the province.

Gee, I wonder why?