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Wine, Whine

September 1, 2008 gaisheagirl

I know a little something about making wine.  Being involved in the beginning of a winery, from the ground up,…

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Posted in: food, travel, writing Filed under: Gainey Vineyard, Lafite, quotations, wine, Wine Critics

Clam Heaven

August 30, 2008 gaisheagirl

One of the things I love most about cruising Desolation Sound is the abundance of shellfish at hand.  Anyone with…

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Posted in: food, recipes, travel, wine, writing Filed under: boating, British Columbia, Canada, Clam Linguine, Desolation Sound, Oysters, Pasta, Prawns, Shellfish

Summer Breakfast

August 20, 2008 gaisheagirl

Particular to summer mornings on our boat is something my two girls love: Nectarine Yogurt and Granola.  I only make…

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Posted in: food, recipes, travel, writing Filed under: boating, Breakfast, Granola, Nectarines, Summer, Yogurt

Thistle Magic

August 15, 2008 gaisheagirl

Call me crazy, but I love thistles.  The season is past now…anywhere from July through August depending on your latitude. The…

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Posted in: travel, wine, writing Filed under: Chardonnay, flowers, Gainey Vineyard, Horses, Scotland, Summer, Thistles

Tequila

July 23, 2008 gaisheagirl

In January I visited the Herradura factory near Guadalahara, Mexico.  It is a beautiful facility and they give an outstanding,…

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Posted in: travel, writing Filed under: Agave, Herradura, Mexico, Tequila, Thomas Beacon, wine

The Crossing, Day Six

July 2, 2008 gaisheagirl

The final day of our crossing and there is good news: We have coveted a tour of the bridge and,…

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Posted in: travel, writing Filed under: Atlantic, Bridge, Captains, Cruises, Queen Mary 2, Ships

The Crossing, Day Five

June 27, 2008 gaisheagirl

Our steward is East Indian.  His English is impeccable, but none-the-less a second language.  He appears willing to do anything…

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Posted in: humor, travel, writing Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Bloody Mary, Bombay Curry, Queen Mary 2, Whiskey Chaser, Worcestershire

The Crossing, Day Four

June 25, 2008 gaisheagirl

Did I mention we were joined on our voyage by some friends?  I highly recommend rounding out a table for…

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Posted in: humor, travel, writing Filed under: Atlantic, Cornwall, Hats, Martinis, Queen Mary 2, Queens Ballroom

The Crossing, Day Three

June 17, 2008 gaisheagirl

We hear from the captain at 12:10pm each day.  He delivers the ships position, sea conditions, etc.  Today he points…

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Posted in: humor, travel, writing Filed under: Atlantic, Canyon Ranch Spa, Cruising, Queen Mary 2, Titanic

The Crossing, Day Two

June 13, 2008 gaisheagirl

First morning aboard and the QM2 is well out to sea.  Only one other ship is spotted all day: A…

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Posted in: food, travel, wine, writing Filed under: Britannia Restaurant, Princess Grill, Queen Mary 2, Queens Grill, Todd English

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