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The Ghost of Thanksgiving Past
Filed under: holidays

“Girl, you know I’m gonna get that turkey in the oven come hell or hangover.” Gigi’s eyes had the hooded, woozy look of someone who had no intention of moving. ...

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Posted 16 hours ago by Melinda
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Fourth Time's a Charm
Filed under: cooking mishaps

As with so many things in life, the key to properly puffed gougeres is a combination of patience and persistence.Ah, the pungent smell of success!

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Posted 11 days ago by Melinda
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The Trouble with Gougeres
Filed under: cooking mishaps, wine pairing

I know I promised to tell you about the Sake Bloggers' Summit in Shizuoka, and I still intend to, but I've got to get something off my chest first.Although I'm ...

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Posted 12 days ago by Melinda
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The Sake Doctor is In
Filed under: sake, sake pairing

When my Sake Wonder Twin told me that he’d be breezing through town last month, I knew we'd be in for some zany adventures. Never one to waste time, Tim ...

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Posted 14 days ago by Melinda
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Kumpai Sake Sings of Autumn Leaves
Filed under: sake, sake breweies

Through the trees comes Autumn with her serenade. Melodies, the sweetest music ever played. Autumn kisses we knew are beautiful souvenirs, as I pause to recall the tears seem to ...

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Posted 18 days ago by Melinda
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Notes on Fall Sake
Filed under: sake, sake rice, sake tastings

Winter has suddenly descended upon Tokyo. This year, autumn feels like a careless elision. Just last week, we were walking around in short-sleeved shirts, but now it’s a chilly 12 ...

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Posted 21 days ago by Melinda
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I Know It's Over
Filed under: Aji no Machidaya, sake bars

When you fall hard for someone, you can’t stop talking about it. You feel lucky and want to share your happiness with the world. Alas, relationships that see such giddy ...

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Posted 22 days ago by Melinda
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Yes We Had

Clicquot, Moet, Piper, Pommery. At least one glass of Chateau Gloria. Cuban cigars and rum brought by an Italian journalist who interviewed Fidel. Yesterday, record numbers of Americans (including myself) ...

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Posted 26 days ago by Melinda
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The Fun Continues in Kyoto
Filed under: Japan, sake, sake bars

As we settled into our seats at Inaseya , Philip Harper turned to me with a concerned look on his face and asked, “How serious are you about not drinking?”“Uh, ...

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Posted 6 weeks ago by Melinda
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Thank God for Technology
Filed under: sake

Occasionally, I come across things (other than those dreaded Ren Fairs) that make me terribly glad to be living in this century. This excerpt from Beau Timkin's True Sake Newsletter ...

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Posted 7 weeks ago by Melinda
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