Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=thecorkscrewdiary Toasted Twist - Flame Grilled Lamb The Toasted Hostess put a new twist on wine tasting… instead of the proper, See, Smell, Sip and Spit…. Here is a tastier approach for all … Food Pairing... Food and wine pairing is an extremely personal thing…Next time you are breaking bread, put out two different wines and let guests choose for themselves…. en Jeffry Gordon Deborah Gee deborah_gee@goco.tv http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/23630/shows/small/lamb-jam-2009-.jpg?r=1256771255 http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=thecorkscrewdiary Podcast clean Wine, food, tasting, winery, vineyard, tour, region, pairing, Temptation, corkscrew, exotic, destination Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:07:51 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN deborah_gee@goco.tv webmaster@podshow.com Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/292264/sosatie-braai-summer-series Summer Sosatie Braai.. African food is like a safari, a journey of discovery. Like the continent’s landscape and wonderful people, African food is… Summer Sosatie Braai.. African food is like a safari, a journey of discovery. Like the continent’s landscape and wonderful people, African food is bold and colorful, with rich strong earthy flavors. Braai is to Africa as Grilling is to America. Warm Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:55:24 -0700 Podcast clean action, Advertainment, Africa, Albariño, alcohol, america, Apulia, Argentina, aroma, Australiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/292264/thecorkscrewdiary-292264-08-15-2011.m4v Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/203930/lunch-in-africa That shared, I found myself up before the sun to catch it’s rising on the estate.  It wasn’t a long drive – actually I over-nighted at a beautiful bed and breakfast on the adjoining property (!) The sunrise was absolutely breath taking.  Not only were there lush fields of cultivars, but also the estate grounds posses lavish gardens of herbs and flowers and historic buildings of the Old Netherlands style Allee Bleue is a relatively young endeavor – five years of age.  But, the awards and accolades of finest quality and maturity found the estate in the first vintage year of its existence. Gerda and her staff, utilizing sincere corporate support, have placed all elements in line to position Allee Bleue in the company of the finest vineyards of the region.

]]> Cafe Allee Bleue, the restaurant on the estate, was the location of our wine and food pairing. Erica, the chef was lovely and created dishes of… Cafe Allee Bleue, the restaurant on the estate, was the location of our wine and food pairing. Erica, the chef was lovely and created dishes of prosciutto encrusted Kingklip, Braised Kudu and Springbok – to be paired with a reserve chardonnay, and a red Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:50:32 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/203930/thecorkscrewdiary-203930-12-17-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/198926/beyerskloof-stellenbosch-south-africa
The food pairings here were all seafood.  Not just a run to the market for some frozen fish – these guys went diving the day before our arrival to catch fresh Lobster and Allekreckle for the feast.  Sparkling Pinotage on a stem paired with lemon zest and capsicum / shallot chutney over a fresh oyster…  And from that point on, two glasses were filled with a Rose and Pinotage at a time – two different wines to mix with the cuisine to show the versatility of Pinotage….  This Pinotage is a pretty complex red – and it went so well with the Lobster!  Wait, I thought it was white with fish…  I’m so confused!

]]> You can’t speak long with a South African winemaker about Pinotage without hearing Beyers name offered-up in some reverent tone – this guy has… You can’t speak long with a South African winemaker about Pinotage without hearing Beyers name offered-up in some reverent tone – this guy has passion felt ‘round the world! He won a ‘best wine in the world’ award a couple of years ago for a cabernet and Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:46:57 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/198926/thecorkscrewdiary-198926-11-23-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/198846/the-corkscrew-diary ]]> The Corkscrew Diary serves not only as a showcase for vineyards and their fine works, but as an exotic travel log as well. Embrace stories of manor… The Corkscrew Diary serves not only as a showcase for vineyards and their fine works, but as an exotic travel log as well. Embrace stories of manor homes, souls, cellars and cuisine from the West Cape of Africa to the Tuscan hills, Napa Valley to the vall Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:44:13 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/198846/thecorkscrewdiary-198846-11-23-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/198831/marquis-fruit-weight. ]]> The Toasted Hostess up close and personal with Molly Dooker.. Marquis Fruit Weight is what makes you go “WOW.” The velvety sensation of the… The Toasted Hostess up close and personal with Molly Dooker.. Marquis Fruit Weight is what makes you go “WOW.” The velvety sensation of the fruit…..that wrap around your tongue.. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:48:30 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/198831/thecorkscrewdiary-198831-11-23-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/198832/doolhof-wine-estate Dennis is charming and passionate and alive with enthusiasm when he speaks of his efforts in the world of wine.  Wine has not been his main focus in life or livelihood – it is, however a new and defining chapter in a journey that has covered multiple continents.
De’Olives, a companion restaurant to the estate was the scene for our wonderful session of food and wine pairing…  I used to call things like this lunch. But, now I am so focused on trying to figure out the best and all of the rest, I think of all of this as very hard work and concentration (yeah, right!). Shashimi and Chardonnay, grilled Ostrich with a Pinotage and Chocolate Mousse with Pinotage Plus renders a moocha flavor that will stop you in your tracks

]]> I spent a restful evening on the property in a converted 300-year old chapel, just down the walk from the Manner home and around the bend from the… I spent a restful evening on the property in a converted 300-year old chapel, just down the walk from the Manner home and around the bend from the recently completed office complex fashioned from remodeled stables of an era gone by on this two-hundred yea Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:42:23 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/198832/thecorkscrewdiary-198832-11-23-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/196442/lunch-on-the-deck-willamette-valley-vineyard On the deck, Forrest prepared a wine and food pairing that was pure Oregon!  Crab cakes served with Pinot Gris, Truffle Rigatoni with a bold and full-flavored Signature Cuvee. And finally - fresh pairs, “Oregon-zola” cheese and hazelnuts drenched with a Riesling reduction sauce paired with the same sweet, light Riesling.
I plan to stop by WVV again this fall, during harvest, to continue their story.

]]> I visited WVV in the November of 2007. I know, an off-season for stellar presentation of leaves and grape clusters, but a fine day none-the-less. It… I visited WVV in the November of 2007. I know, an off-season for stellar presentation of leaves and grape clusters, but a fine day none-the-less. It was the day before Thanksgiving and the good folks at Willamette Valley were winding down from the harve Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:14:38 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/196442/thecorkscrewdiary-196442-11-09-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/196380/the-toasted-hostess-and-molly-dooker-shake ]]> Sarah and Sparky Marquis set out on a mission to find a way in which allergens for sulfites could be eliminated… They came up with this idea..… Sarah and Sparky Marquis set out on a mission to find a way in which allergens for sulfites could be eliminated… They came up with this idea.. using nitrogen gas as a natural preservative, will do the trick… in order to restore the young wines back Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:48:33 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/196380/thecorkscrewdiary-196380-11-09-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/196367/tasting-cheese-temptations ]]> On a recent visit to the Napa valley, The Toasted Hostess stopped by the Public Expo Market Cheese and Wine Merchant in Nape to spend a few moments… On a recent visit to the Napa valley, The Toasted Hostess stopped by the Public Expo Market Cheese and Wine Merchant in Nape to spend a few moments with renowned cheese monger, Ricardo Huijon. A loaf of bread slices of cheese and wine pairings with Molly Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:51 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/196367/thecorkscrewdiary-196367-11-09-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/196027/white-wine-one ]]> Deborah Gee, offers up some fine "toasted twists" with three white wines... Two out of three ain't bad... Asian, BBQ and Brie.... Deborah Gee, offers up some fine "toasted twists" with three white wines... Two out of three ain't bad... Asian, BBQ and Brie.... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:54:31 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/196027/thecorkscrewdiary-196027-11-06-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/196003/the-toasted-hostess-catch-and-release-bigfishwines ]]> With appetite and camera in hand, I sail down to Napoli Restaurant to see who caught the biggest fish…. Just to discover it needed to be… With appetite and camera in hand, I sail down to Napoli Restaurant to see who caught the biggest fish…. Just to discover it needed to be released… but not before I got my teeth into a big slice of delicious Italian pizza…. Hhhhhmmmmm!! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:13:28 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/196003/thecorkscrewdiary-196003-11-06-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/195988/red-wine-and-fish ]]> There are so many rules in this world… Red wine with red meat.. Fish goes with White Wine.. Sweet wine pairs with Blue Cheese… What a crazy… There are so many rules in this world… Red wine with red meat.. Fish goes with White Wine.. Sweet wine pairs with Blue Cheese… What a crazy world….. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:10:34 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/195988/thecorkscrewdiary-195988-11-06-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/195832/wine-and-gasoline The Toasted Hostess de-pairs "WINE AND GASOLINE" The Toasted Hostess de-pairs "WINE AND GASOLINE" Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:27:23 -0800 Podcast no , :, AA, abuse, accident, aerating, alcohol, alcohol abuse, art, art responsibilityhttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/195832/thecorkscrewdiary-195832-11-05-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/195655/rice-wine ]]> The Toasted Hostess brings lights and camera to her toasted twists on sushi and five fine examples of SAKE! The Toasted Hostess brings lights and camera to her toasted twists on sushi and five fine examples of SAKE! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:41:00 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/195655/thecorkscrewdiary-195655-11-04-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/195638/wine-on-the-river This is a fun webisode, about Wine on The River that will give you a feel for this unique twist on a festival....  you will see for yourself that a good time was had by all!
Are there any festivals of this kind that you think the Toasted Hostess should focus a camera on?

]]> I joined nearly three thousand people at a celebration of wine on the walking bridge that crosses the Cumberland River in Tennessee. I joined nearly three thousand people at a celebration of wine on the walking bridge that crosses the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:34:30 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/195638/thecorkscrewdiary-195638-11-04-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/195444/lamb-jam-2009
]]> Lamb was a staple on the childhood table of the Toasted Hostess - a flavor that speaks volumes of Africa and her cherished childhood. Always the… Lamb was a staple on the childhood table of the Toasted Hostess - a flavor that speaks volumes of Africa and her cherished childhood. Always the clever one, combining old and new in her Toasted Twists, Deborah brings on the smoky flavors of the grill to h Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:33:41 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/195444/lamb-jam-2009--195444-11-03-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/195438/the-corkscrew-diary The Corkscrew Diary is a series of one half-hour television shows that are both enticing to the senses and informative with their view. The Corkscrew Diary is a series of one half-hour television shows that are both enticing to the senses and informative with their view. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:12:12 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/195438/lamb-jam-2009--195438-11-03-2009.mov Deborah Gee http://www.mevio.com/episode/195390/vintage-virginia ]]> We traveled 10 long hours to document a few new episodes of The Corkscrew Diary...All well worth it.... Vintage Virginia Wine Festival.... not just… We traveled 10 long hours to document a few new episodes of The Corkscrew Diary...All well worth it.... Vintage Virginia Wine Festival.... not just wine, food and fun.... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:17:34 -0800 Podcast no Advertainment, aerating, Africa, Argentina, aroma, australian, balance, barrel, Bubbly, Californiahttp://m.podshow.com/media/23630/episodes/195390/lamb-jam-2009--195390-11-03-2009.mov