Sunday, April 11, 2010

from the vine

Sterling Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Mendocino Organic Wine

toffee
espresso
currant
plum
I found this wine very enjoyable-- smooth, subtle and complex.
9 of 10 corks

Saturday, April 3, 2010

the yin & yang of food

The color wheel. according to Taoism, indicates whether food is yin or yang. Reds and oranges are mostly yang while yin foods are purples and blues. Balance is what you are looking for.
Ying Food
Beans/Seeds
Vegetables
Nuts/Fruits
Alcohol/Stimulants
Spices/Sugar
Soft Cheese
Milk/Yogurt/Cream
Cereals/Grains

Yang Foods
Red Meat
Hard Cheese
Poultry
Fish