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Old 26 December 2015, 05:31 AM   #1
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December 25th....
Well my friends, first of all, Feliz Navidad! It has been a rough....night..day...days...weeks but made it!

Today, it is 'quiet mode' during the day as we have yet another tradition later tonight. Leftovers are transformed into Turkey Tortas (image from internet, not mine...). This happens once in the year, on December 25-evening.

So as everyone is back in bed to recharge batteries, I take some 'me' time.
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Old 26 December 2015, 05:37 AM   #2
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We received some pata negra as a present. So...open a bottle of '13 Malbec and let breathe....then work on pata negra, which I let sit for 10-15 minutes. And now, a majestic explosion of flavors!

Malbec with its unique violet colors, deep berry aromas, medium Tanins and unique taste...pata negra with a soft texture and a full, buttery finish that just begs for a nice red....yes, I sound like Ratatouille (Pixar-Disney)
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Old 26 December 2015, 05:48 AM   #3
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December 25th....
Merry Christmas G!!

Looking good as usual!!

Hope you and your family have a great (relaxing) day!!!

I am sitting in the airport with the wife on our way to Napa!

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Old 26 December 2015, 05:49 AM   #4
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Merry Christmas G!!

Looking good as usual!!

Hope you and your family have a great day!!!

I am sitting in the airport with the wife on our way to Napa!

Cheers!!


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We will. Nice and easy going. Enjoy Napa!!!! And share pictures!!!!
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Old 26 December 2015, 05:50 AM   #5
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We will. Nice and easy going. Enjoy Napa!!!! And share pictures!!!!

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Old 26 December 2015, 05:54 AM   #6
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Old 26 December 2015, 05:56 AM   #7
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Pata negra (or jamón iberico as it is called here) is amazing, the complexity of flavours and textures is a work of art. I have had Catena before, it is nice. Have you ever tried wines from Finca Sophenia?
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Old 26 December 2015, 05:57 AM   #8
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Pata negra (or jamón iberico as it is called here) is amazing, the complexity of flavours and textures is a work of art. I have had Catena before, it is nice. Have you ever tried wines from Finca Sophenia?
I agree on pata negra. No, I have not tried Sophenia (Argentina?)
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Old 26 December 2015, 06:07 AM   #9
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I agree on pata negra. No, I have not tried Sophenia (Argentina?)
Yes, Mendoza. The name is a mix of the names of the two children of the owners www.sophenia.com.ar
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Old 26 December 2015, 06:19 AM   #10
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Yes, Mendoza. The name is a mix of the names of the two children of the owners www.sophenia.com.ar
Will look into it. Thank you!
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Old 26 December 2015, 06:25 AM   #11
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This is a VERY odd Christmas. 28c/82f! Usually, Christmas is sweaters and jackets, not this year. Wide Churchill sounds good!
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Old 26 December 2015, 06:27 AM   #12
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Let's add some old school coffee and 20 year old port...BlackBerry bezel timing coffee
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Old 26 December 2015, 09:58 AM   #13
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...working on tortas
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Old 26 December 2015, 12:15 PM   #14
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Nice G !

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Old 26 December 2015, 12:18 PM   #15
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Very cool. Sandwich looks good. You look like you know how to enjoy life.
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Old 26 December 2015, 01:26 PM   #16
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I try. Real hard!
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Leftovers are the best part of all the food! Love sandwiches made from the feast! You def know what you are doin G. BTW...love me some Argentinian Cab
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Old 26 December 2015, 03:27 PM   #18
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Leftovers are one of the best things about Christmas.
I always buy a larger leg of ham than we need so that we can eat it in lots of ways for weeks.
The seafood is great in a hot climate but needs to be eaten up quickly.
All the good wine is tricky - I find as I get older I have to be careful not to overindulge (a good thing, I suppose??)
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Old 26 December 2015, 04:03 PM   #19
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Well --- we extended our Christmas --- flying out to Napa today.

We're all settled in, in Yountville and are having our standard Christmas meal...which was waiting for us when we got here!!

Merry Christmas all!!

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Well --- we extended our Christmas --- flying out to Napa today.

We're all settled in, in Yountville and are having our standard Christmas meal...which was waiting for us when we got here!!

Merry Christmas all!!

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Looking GREAT! Thank you for the pics!!!! Looking forward to more if possible.
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Old 26 December 2015, 04:10 PM   #21
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Looking GREAT! Thank you for the pics!!!! Looking forward to more if possible.

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Leftovers are the best part of all the food! Love sandwiches made from the feast! You def know what you are doin G. BTW...love me some Argentinian Cab
Argentina has fantastic Malbec and Cabernet
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I always buy a larger leg of ham than we need so that we can eat it in lots of ways for weeks.
The seafood is great in a hot climate but needs to be eaten up quickly.
All the good wine is tricky - I find as I get older I have to be careful not to overindulge (a good thing, I suppose??)
I agree!!! It is one of the best parts of holidays. For us, re heating turkey and stuffing. Add bread (white, wheat...baguette, francés...), tomato, onion, avocado, mayo and mustard, gravy and sour cream. We have a couple of panini press..each one fixes it's own. Add vino, sit and enjoy
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Old 26 December 2015, 04:13 PM   #23
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Gerardo, today I discovered something about myself. I want to be your best friend. No, really. You'll all me, won't you? Please.
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Awesome! Yes - time to recharge the batteries and enjoy the family time. Sun is out today, so we'll get outside for a bit.
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Old 27 December 2015, 03:10 AM   #27
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Awesome! Yes - time to recharge the batteries and enjoy the family time. Sun is out today, so we'll get outside for a bit.
Sun also out here! ...that grill looks tempting...and since I have been a bad boy, I do have COAL!
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Yum those look quite tasty.

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Awesome! Yes - time to recharge the batteries and enjoy the family time. Sun is out today, so we'll get outside for a bit.
I heard it was 75 degrees in ATL today??...That's just crazy!
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I heard it was 75 degrees in ATL today??...That's just crazy!
Car outside temp gauge was reading 82 degrees at 3pm....
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Car outside temp gauge was reading 82 degrees at 3pm....
Now that's my kind of winter! If it's not snowing, I want to be wearing shorts.
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