Photo © 2014 Penny Cherubino
Author: Ed
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Doubling-Up on April Bubbles with Val de Mer Crémant
Toasting the arrival of a new month is always more fun if you double-up on the bubbles! And with a bottle (or two) of Val de Mer Crémant de Bourgogne, you won’t be disappointed.
This lively sparkler is the creation of Patrick Piuze who’s been making quite a name for himself in Chablis. This exacting winemaker uses hand-harvested grapes that are fermented and aged in stainless steel without the added dosage.
We liked this crémant’s clean, crisp quality with a hint of green pear. The 100% Chardonnay comes through with a simplicity and purity without the distraction of oak. This wine could win over even a member of the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) Club!
Here’s what other tasters say about Val de Mer Crémant de Bourgogne …
“This sparkler is loaded with chalky minerality and has a bright snappy style that makes it a perfect aperitif bubbly.” (K&L Wines)
“The palate is bright, fresh, and crisp, showing those apple notes with a dry sage edge to the finish.” It “…goes well with all cocktail party snacks, especially smoked salmon canapés and baked brie.” (Astor Wine & Spirits)
We liked this French bubbly with a kielbasa & cabbage dish and a stack of our new favorite Sardinian Parchment Crackers (more on those, here). Our list of possible food pairings is growing, but the month is young.
We’re beginning April with a winning sparkler and a positive attitude that spring is finally here to stay. And should there be a wrinkle or two along the way, we always have a spare bottle of bubbles to keep our spirits high. Cheers!
We purchased out bottles of Cremant de Bourgogne Val de Mer at Bauer Wine & Spirits ($16.99).
Here’s More About Our Sparkling Resolution
And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List
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Doubling-Up on April Bubbles with Val de Mer Crémant
Toasting the arrival of a new month is always more fun if you double-up on the bubbles! And with a bottle (or two) of Val de Mer Crémant de Bourgogne, you won’t be disappointed.
This lively sparkler is the creation of Patrick Piuze who’s been making quite a name for himself in Chablis. This exacting winemaker uses hand-harvested grapes that are fermented and aged in stainless steel without the added dosage.
We liked this crémant’s clean, crisp quality with a hint of green pear. The 100% Chardonnay comes through with a simplicity and purity without the distraction of oak. This wine could win over even a member of the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) Club!
Here’s what other tasters say about Val de Mer Crémant de Bourgogne …
“This sparkler is loaded with chalky minerality and has a bright snappy style that makes it a perfect aperitif bubbly.” (K&L Wines)
“The palate is bright, fresh, and crisp, showing those apple notes with a dry sage edge to the finish.” It “…goes well with all cocktail party snacks, especially smoked salmon canapés and baked brie.” (Astor Wine & Spirits)
We liked this French bubbly with a kielbasa & cabbage dish and a stack of our new favorite Sardinian Parchment Crackers (more on those, here). Our list of possible food pairings is growing, but the month is young.
We’re beginning April with a winning sparkler and a positive attitude that spring is finally here to stay. And should there be a wrinkle or two along the way, we always have a spare bottle of bubbles to keep our spirits high. Cheers!
We purchased out bottles of Cremant de Bourgogne Val de Mer at Bauer Wine & Spirits ($16.99).
Here’s More About Our Sparkling Resolution
And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List
Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon
Details:
Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2014 Ed CherubinoNote on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.
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What Was There before the Prudential Center and Its Tunnel?
The current repair work on the Prudential Center Tunnel has traffic tied up on weekends and getting around the area on the minds of drivers. Those of us who walk the neighborhood are more likely to think about the architecture that is there now and what was there before.
From the City of Boston Archives, here's a photo of Boylston Street looking Easterly from October 4,1912.
The Lenox Hotel is the first building you see at the end of the train tracks. And along the left side, you can spot Engine33 and Ladder 15's Fire Station and the Racquet Club (both still standing today) at the corner of Hereford Street.
This aerial photo is from MIT's Kepes-Lynch Photograph collection. It was taken by photographer Nishan Bichajian, May 4, 1957. That is Massachusetts Avenue and the Harvard Bridge running from the upper left to the bottom. Boylston Street runs from the lower left to the center of the right. And, you can see the beginning of the railyards, where the Prudential Center and the tunnel are today, in the middle to lower right.
Here's a view (circa 1930) from the Boston Public Library Collection. This one is looking North from around Huntington Avenue with another view of the Lenox hotel in the upper right.
One final view from the City of Boston Archives looking West from Lenox Hotel. This was taken June 14, 1912 and is part of the Public Works Department photograph collection.
Don't miss any photo opportunity. This Canon PowerShot G15 camera
will give you what you need to take stills and video of your Easter celebration. Canon's G series is our all-time favorite for everyday cameras. We own the G10 and G11. They're a little bigger than the compacts most people use, but let you shoot with automatic settings or easy-to-use manual controls that please the many pros who use them as second cameras. And, if you are ready to turn pro, follow our lead. Ed Shoots with the Nikon D7000 Digital SLR
too and Penny loves her Nikon D600.
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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: As noted and all used under this creative common's license
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What Was There before the Prudential Center and Its Tunnel?
The current repair work on the Prudential Center Tunnel has traffic tied up on weekends and getting around the area on the minds of drivers. Those of us who walk the neighborhood are more likely to think about the architecture that is there now and what was there before.
From the City of Boston Archives, here's a photo of Boylston Street looking Easterly from October 4,1912.
The Lenox Hotel is the first building you see at the end of the train tracks. And along the left side, you can spot Engine33 and Ladder 15's Fire Station and the Racquet Club (both still standing today) at the corner of Hereford Street.
This aerial photo is from MIT's Kepes-Lynch Photograph collection. It was taken by photographer Nishan Bichajian, May 4, 1957. That is Massachusetts Avenue and the Harvard Bridge running from the upper left to the bottom. Boylston Street runs from the lower left to the center of the right. And, you can see the beginning of the railyards, where the Prudential Center and the tunnel are today, in the middle to lower right.
Here's a view (circa 1930) from the Boston Public Library Collection. This one is looking North from around Huntington Avenue with another view of the Lenox hotel in the upper right.
One final view from the City of Boston Archives looking West from Lenox Hotel. This was taken June 14, 1912 and is part of the Public Works Department photograph collection.
Don't miss any photo opportunity. This Canon PowerShot G15 camera
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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: As noted and all used under this creative common's license
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RUFF Dog Park Proposal for the Greenway
RUFF (Responsible Urbanites For Fido) has a proposal for a dog park on the Greenway in the North End.
This is a group that makes every dog owner proud. They have served their community, addressed the issues of less responsible people, and they keep moving forward in a smart and successful manner.
Thanks to Matt Conti over at NorthEndWaterfront.com, you can see the presentation that RUFF made to the Resident's Association.
This group deserves the support of dog guardians throughout the area.
Click over and sign and add your name to their online petition.
Keep an ear open for the fund raising effort to make this park a possibility and lend a hand, even if this is not your neighborhood. They will be setting an example for other groups on how to do this and making new contacts with state and city government for all of us.
You'll find the latest information on this effort on the RUFF Facebook page.
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
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RUFF Dog Park Proposal for the Greenway
RUFF (Responsible Urbanites For Fido) has a proposal for a dog park on the Greenway in the North End.
This is a group that makes every dog owner proud. They have served their community, addressed the issues of less responsible people, and they keep moving forward in a smart and successful manner.
Thanks to Matt Conti over at NorthEndWaterfront.com, you can see the presentation that RUFF made to the Resident's Association.
This group deserves the support of dog guardians throughout the area.
Click over and sign and add your name to their online petition.
Keep an ear open for the fund raising effort to make this park a possibility and lend a hand, even if this is not your neighborhood. They will be setting an example for other groups on how to do this and making new contacts with state and city government for all of us.
You'll find the latest information on this effort on the RUFF Facebook page.
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
Thanks to everyone who Hops over to Amazon
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Words: Penny Cherubino
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TED Talks: Sample This One with Dan Barber
It still surprises me when I meet someone who has not discovered TED.com. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and spreads ideas, and I think wisdom, from great minds.
Since so many of our readers are food lovers and environmentally responsible people, I picked one of Chef Dan Barber's Ted Talks as a sample. This one is, How I Fell in Love with a Fish.
In his allotted 18 minutes, Barber tells a wonderful story full of his philosophy of sustainable foodways.
From there, you are on your own. Sample these videos by topic or hit the suprise me button.
Tickets to the TEDx conferences sell out quickly so if you want to attend keep an eye on upcoming dates.
I find the talks to be a great way to take a mental break when I've been working for hours. You can pop over and listen while you wait for an appointment or enjoy them with your coffee in the morning. I'm sure you'll find more than a few that intrigue you.
Inspiration and education is just a click away!
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Words: Penny Cherubino
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TED Talks: Sample This One with Dan Barber
It still surprises me when I meet someone who has not discovered TED.com. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and spreads ideas, and I think wisdom, from great minds.
Since so many of our readers are food lovers and environmentally responsible people, I picked one of Chef Dan Barber's Ted Talks as a sample. This one is, How I Fell in Love with a Fish.
In his allotted 18 minutes, Barber tells a wonderful story full of his philosophy of sustainable foodways.
From there, you are on your own. Sample these videos by topic or hit the suprise me button.
Tickets to the TEDx conferences sell out quickly so if you want to attend keep an eye on upcoming dates.
I find the talks to be a great way to take a mental break when I've been working for hours. You can pop over and listen while you wait for an appointment or enjoy them with your coffee in the morning. I'm sure you'll find more than a few that intrigue you.
Inspiration and education is just a click away!
Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon
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Words: Penny Cherubino
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In Memory of Two Firefighters Lost, They Served Us Well
We Served You Well …
When duty called with striking bell …
We did our best …
We served you well …
Through raging flame and pits of hell …
We were there …
And served you well …
As soldiers of smoke …
We fought …
We fell …
Know our love …
We served you well …
From the Vendome Memorial Program, June 17, 1997
Cornelius J. O’Brien Deputy Fire Chief, Retired, Cambridge Fire Department
Rest in peace and thank you for protecting our neighborhood.
Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh and Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy
For those who come upon this at a later date, here is the story of the fire that took their lives.