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Subject : Wine: Baya Cellars
Date/Time : 3/27/2011 3:36:09 PM

2009 Monarch Glen Merlot. My call is 87. This was an enjoyable traditional style. Tasty but nothing to write home about.

Subject : Wine: Marmesa Vineyards
Date/Time : 3/27/2011 3:34:01 PM

2005 Chardonnay Hollister Peak. My call at 88. This is a traditional although wet chardonnay. I paid around $6.00 and feel this is a retail value of $7.99 to $12.99.

Subject : Wine: Saddlehorn Cellars
Date/Time : 3/27/2011 3:30:42 PM

2009 La Petite Tour Classic White. My call 88. This is a crisp white wine. Nothing special, but tasty. I paid around $6.00 but feel this is a good value retail at $6.99 to $9.99.

Subject : Wine: River's End Vintners
Date/Time : 3/27/2011 3:26:53 PM

Merlot 2009 Reserve. This is a fair to good wine. My call is 87. This is a wet and fruity wine. I paid around $6.00 and feel it is a good retail buy at $6.99 to $8.99 a bottle.

Subject : Food: Celery Root
Date/Time : 3/26/2011 3:29:53 PM

Somewhere along the years I heard celery root was good for what ails you. As I recall, it helps with blood ailments, promotes a healthy nervous system, and improves memory.

Until this week I had never seen this root at the grocery. Out of curiosity I bought one to try it. Not knowing what to do with it I fgured I would either steam it or bake it.

I chose to bake it. I cut the root up into roughly 1 inch cubes. Then wrapping it in foil with butter, a sprinkle of basil, garlic salt and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, I set oven to 375 degrees and baked for 45 minutes.

The time must have been just right.The pieces were soft but firm. Yummy good with beets that I also baked. The combination of the white root and red root was pleasing to the eye and the tongue.

I suggest that when you see it in the store - Buy it!

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