Oregon Wine Tasting

Well, there is a heading that I did not expect to write. I do enjoy small vineyards and try to find wines form unexpected sources, but until I spent some time in Oregon I was unaware of the particular conditions to create very good wines.

There are over 500 wineries, yes some are small, but not to be overlooked. The warm summers and volcanic soil is very similar to that of the greek islands.

Cabernets, pinor and muscat vintages are distinct and full flavour. Crisp fruit and robust body allows the wine to go well with seafood or steak equally. Enhancing your meal and your attitude at the same time.

With summer slowly arriving, Oregon would be a good choice for a long weekend, or extended stay if you schedule allows. I was also able to try a few rivers, but will return as there are an abundance of fish that need to be challenged !!

Fine Wine and 5 Star Dining

Wine Tasting and Fine Dining

Last evening I was fortunate to attend a gourmet tasting, and wines as well ! I so enjoy when the evening is arranged to enjoy both. And, of course, a group of people that enjoy as well.

Nine restaurants provided a variety of meals that were wonderful. All in small portions, of course, so one could sample all and still enjoy the wine parings !!!

From sushi, short ribs, pork roast, shrimp, fish tacos…all prepared in a manner of a multi-star chef….each bite was welcomed with the need for another taste!

Several wines were presented, but one from the Columbia region in Washington stood out, and one from Spain. Price would range from $10-15. Good wines are NOT a function of price. Only the marketers trying to entice. I believe in quality…not price.

The Columbia Winery provides a smooth, red wine that has great body and flavor. This will complement your meals, whether hamburgers or prime rib. Don’t spend $50 on similar wines and focus on a nice cheese cake for desert.

The Spanish wine which was provided was from the Marques DE Caceres group. This too was a red, but a slightly heavier body. With a black berry/fruity balance that was smooth and complete. I would gladly serve that to any of my quests….

Red Wines…. How to find what taste suits you ?

Yes, there are dozens and dozens of “experts” who will gladly tell you which is best and what YOU need to drink… or pay hundreds of dollars for. But these are not who you should listen to.    What is needed is your taste.       Yes, YOU.      You are the “only expert” that really matters.

Just as in food, some will tell you that kale is the best, or asparagus, or broccoli… again. Only you can know what you like.

Wine is basically grape juice. Fermented and bottled.    Sometimes modified with peach, pepper, chocolate and a whole series of mystery fruits    ( mostly to mask the poor grapes grown), but basically grape juice.

Therefor this entire wine industry must find ways to confuse customers to allow their product to fit into a niche and get your business.       But bottle for bottle…. really is a minimal difference.      You are buying the bottle and the mystic…. but most wines are similar ( and good ).

I have been able to try many varieties. From Europe to California, Chile to Australia…. and enjoyed them all !! From $2 per bottle to $5,000 per bottle…. honestly, each has its own qualities.

The expensive wines had more “history”, therefore had a different provenance as I drank, which gave reverence to those who had harvested and bottled the wine. Such as a Spanish wine from the 1940’s… the history alone was so impressive, and now 70 years later it had been kept in an environment to allow the wine to still be drinkable !

But in contrast, a 2 year old Merlot wine from California was indeed still a very good wine. Full of flavor and robust….. but cost me $4. Who can tell you that you did not enjoy that wine on that day…. an expert ?

No, no expert should be your decision maker. Just a watching a new movie, you can look to see what the critics thought, but until you watch the movie yourself you cannot be sure. No one likes to waste money, so do some research and see what appears to fit your needs, but you are the only person to know if the wine makes your meal complete !!

Enjoy and live every day fully ………………

Spring is a time of renewal !!

 

Just spent the morning outside… errands, yes, but Spring !!

This provides us the time to enjoy and accept that all is good, even though we each have out individual tasks to confront.

My “work” allows me to make good use of the weather and my hours, so I do feel bad that others are restricted by a boss and schedule. I can work a few hours in the morning or late afternoon, but so nice to soak up the sun and fun during the play time !!

Luckily, I have friends that share the flexibility to enjoy the time. If you want such benefits, let me know. I can help you do the “great” work you already do, but on your own terms….

Let me know…..

Wonder how others can travel so often?

Easy right ? NOT !!!

Internet is nearly a must in the currnet era of business. Besides letting prospects know who you are and what service you offer, the internet allows easy of contact from possible clients throughout your community…. but throughout the entire world.

However, the vast majority fail. Not because of expertice in their field of work….. but in not learning the basics of how to use the tools needed to navigate the internet. Not difficult… but necessary. Many active internet businesses are opertated by young people… even under 14 years old. But again, they took the steps to learn how to use the internet.

I spent a good amount of time learning the processes, and have been able to help others along the way. If you are serious and what to start or grow your business, It is possible to learn all you need in weeks… not months or years.

more expert help (access to 10,000’s of entrepreneurs)

the ability to EARN while you LEARN

direct support from people that are SUCCESSFUL

current education, up to the minute

live 24/7/365 interaction, support, and mentorship

ability to ask any question

education diversity (we cover over 13 online business models)

live video classes that you can watch over and over again

The videos can be viewed at your convenience, no matter what your schedule may be. Also, you can re-watch and build your knowledge base depending on what your web site needs. Videos, pics, banking, ads, etc.

The MAIN POINT is help ! Guidance and training, plus a real person to talk to will get you on track and running in the quickest time possible.

The fastest way to get an internet business up and running is to refer customers to existing products. This is called affiliate marketing. This way you can have one or more products today —- set up your marketing plan and see results quickly. In the upcoming months you can add your own book, pet products, consulting service —- but you will have cash flow to allow you the ability to make those decisions without pressure.

Yes, there are many people trying to build a profitable blog or business, the majority fail. They may have found the internet tools out there, or even purchased from some how-to website, but this NOT enough. You could buy a truck full of tools, but this does not give you the “knowledge” to build a house. You will need guidance and some training, then the outcome will be favorable to you. The tools needed and the training to use the tools are provided at the following website :
http://www.WealthyAffiliate.com/pfsfinancial

Simple as that.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. have allowed new internet businesses to become able to reach a large audience without huge upfront costs. In addition, there are many other ways to use affiliate sources to gain even larger audiences, but more importantly, target your specific desired customer base. Once you have chosen your “product” to offer you can then dial in on your niche customer.

If you get this process down step by step, you’ll no doubt get sales fast.

Without creating your own product, and especially without the need to sell anything. Simply refer people to the right product is all your doing.
Again, all the tools and training are provided at the website

http://www.wealthyaffiliate.com/pfsfinancial

The wealthy affiliate website will allow you to set many websites and make sure you are in the top listing on the search engines so your clients can locate you ! Gain skills and confidence to meet your goals and the financial freedoms to give you and your family the ability to live with a financial freedom others only dream of.

Regardless, I wish you the best in all of your endeavors. It’s a blessing to go from doing what you “have to do,” to doing what you “ want to do” in order to achieve the income you desire and be able to better manage your work/play time !!

Wine Tasting….. at the Vineyard !!

Yes, I enjoy a “good” wine, with our without a dinner included.

Many of my friends invite me to local wine tastings. The sampling is great, plus the presenter will give some history of the vineyard and the culture ….. such as France, Spain, Italy, Chile …etc.

However, if your business and income was derived from a web based business, you could pack up and to the Vineyard. And yes, the wine does taste even better when consumed on location !!

There are many who try to set up or convert their existing business to the web-based style, but you will need to learn some basic tools and how to use them. No, not difficult. I have helped teenagers set up and operate their websites. It does take desire, sitting in an easy chair and doing scratch offs is not a way to plan for vacations or retirement !

The fastest way to get an internet business up and running is to refer customers to existing products. This is called affiliate marketing. This way you can have one or more products today —- set up your marketing plan and see results quickly. In the upcoming months you can add your own book, pet producst, consulting service —- but you will have cash flow to allow you the ability to make those decisions without pressure.

Yes, there are many people trying to build a profitable blog or business, the majority fail. They may have found the internet tools out there, or even purchased from some how-to website, but this NOT enough. You could buy a truck fulll of tools, but this does not give you the “knowledge” to build a house. You will need guidance and some training, then the outcome will be favorable to you. The tools needed and the training to use the tools are provided at the following website :
http://www.WealthyAffiliate.com/pfsfinancial

Simple as that.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. have allowed new internet businesses to become able to reach a large audience without huge upfront costs. In addition, there are many other ways to use affiliate sources to gain even larger audiances, but more importantly, target your specific desired customer base. Once you have chosen your “product” to offer you can then dial in on your niche customer.

If you get this process down step by step, you’ll no doubt get sales fast.

Without creating your own product, and especially without the need to sell anything. Simply refer people to the right product is all your doing.
Again, all the tools and training are provided at the website

http://www.wealthyaffiliate.com/pfsfinancial

The wealthy affiliate website will allow you to set many websites and make sure you are in the top listing on the search engines so your clients can locate you ! Gain skills and confidence to meet your goals and the financial freedoms to give you and your family the ability to live with a financial freedom others only dream of.

Regardless, I wish you the best in all of your endeavors. It’s a blessing to go from doing what you “have to do,” to doing what you “ want to do” in order to achieve the income you desire and be able to better manage your work/play time !!

Trump Triumphs

The media is sooooo sickening….   Trump’s ratings are in excess of 58%, and has accomplished more in 6 months than Obama had in 8 years, but the biased media is tooo dumb to admit how wrong they are.

I do hope that the media will learn or go away.  The public is NOT stupid enough to accept the lies of the media.

 

 

Fall is Prime for Beer

Yes, the cooler weather does not mean one is less thirsty.  We all need to stay hydrated, right ?   The fall beer is a time to enjoy the flavor and mix with new fall harvests of foods.  And, of course, the time to enjoy the many sports available in our world of technology.   The afternoon get together for grilling and sipping – is far less restrictive than the seat at the stadium !   Lately I have had the opportunity to enjoy Goose Island Beer.  I have a preference for IPA and Stout beer, but Goose Island also provides a selection that can appease most people at your get together. Enjoy !   allard777@gmail.com

Comfort Food from Italy

The origins of spaghetti and meatballs comes from the effort of average families using leftovers to extend their food and save money. When times are tough, waste not.

However, as with most of us, these comfort foods are a tradition that brings back memories.  And using additional ingredients, can become a delicacy.

Traditional meatballs can be made large or small, but I prefer the bite size.  They cook more evenly and are less of an obstacle for the younger persons at the table.

Adding day old crust-less sourdough bread, finely chopped onions, oregano, grated parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper to the meatballs creates a very enjoyable flavor and consistency.

You can use the traditional red pasta sauce, or add mushrooms and peas to the pasta with a small amount of Alfredo sauce.

As another alternative, you can extend Tuna for the meatballs and have a great dish was well.

Pasta works very well for large family gatherings as the prep time is short, you can pre-cook the pasta al dente , prepare the meatballs and sauce ahead of time, thus giving you time to enjoy the gathering and put the food out in less time and less cost.

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Comfort Food from Italy

The origins of spaghetti and meatballs comes from the effort of average families using leftovers to extend their food and save money. When times are tough, waste not.

However, as with most of us, these comfort foods are a tradition that brings back memories. And using additional ingredients, can become a delicacy.

Traditional meatballs can be made large or small, but I prefer the bite size. They cook more evenly and are less of an obstacle for the younger persons at the table.

Adding day old crustless sourdough bread, finely chopped onions, oregano, grated parmigiano cheese, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper to the meatballs creates a very enjoyable flavor and consistency.

You can use the traditional red pasta sauce, or add mushrooms and peas to the pasta with a small amount of alfredo sauce.

As another alternative, you can extend Tuna for the meatballs and have a great dish was well.
Pasta works very well for large family gatherings as the prep time is short, you can pre-cook the pasta al dente , prepare the meatballs and sauce ahead of time, thus giving you time to enjoy the gathering and put the food out in less time and less cost.