When I was a kid, Gertrude Hawk Candy was sold for fund-raising purposes for various organizations. Then, the outfit opened stores, including one at the King of Prussia Mall. I resisted going there because the chocolate covered pretzels are pure kryptonite for me. Last night, I gave in.
A box of chocolate covered pretzels from Gertrude Hawk.
The way things are going, this box will be empty in another 24 hours. Man, are they ever good!
Sunday Brunch is one of those old institutions I used to enjoy very much. Started way back in college, but that’s another story. Anyway, stopped in to the Riverstone Cafe in Exton, PA for a brunch this week. I found it fresh, tasty, and with plenty of options. The great service made the meal a joy. Here’s a look at some of the offerings, including oysters on the half shell:
Brunch selections at Riverstone Cafe.
Of course you also see that salmon there with all the trimmings. As mentioned, here’s a look at the desserts:
Dessert selection at Riverstone Cafe Sunday Brunch.
Well, now that I ate too much, I get to spend plenty of extra hours in the gym. Enjoy every meal!
Twenty-five years ago (give or take a few), I enjoyed the big red wines of both France and California. In particular, I liked the reasonably priced reds from Bordeaux that could be had back then for between $14-$20 a bottle. Yeah, that was a little expensive but not a budget buster unless you were really enthusiastic. For various reasons (mostly bourbon induced) I strayed from these classic wines. Well, today I went looking for a few and discovered my old favorite Papé Clément. Wow! The price for a young bottle is nearly $100 with other years well above $200. That’s incredible. Of course, many improvements have been made at this winery. Check out their video:
That’s a serious outfit doing excellent work. Just pull the cork on a bottle and take a sip. You’ll be convinced without a doubt. Please enjoy responsibly.
The Bent Page 
Decent Bubbly
Champagne is champagne and sparkling wine is not. However, there are some reasonably priced sparkling wines out there to satisfy a hankering for the bubbly. I tried this Yellow Tail variety last night.
Bottle of Yellow Tail “Bubbly”
This bottle features a re-sealable cap that works perfectly well if you have to put the bottle away for finishing later. Of course, I didn’t have that problem, but it was nice to have the option.
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on January 16, 2013 at 12:57 pm Leave a CommentTags: champagne, photo, sparkling wine, wine, Yellow Tail