Sheridan Says...
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Awesome View, Good Food
It wouldn’t be fair to review the Sea Grille at Gurney’s Inn without talking about the entire shebang of Gurney’s Inn International Resort, Day Spa, and Conference Center. What a mouthful! The reason it wouldn’t be fair is because if the Sea Grille were just a restaurant plopped down any old where I’m not sure I’d go back. But the fact of the matter is, Gurney’s Inn has just about the only restaurant right smack dab on the ocean. As anybody who lives here knows, the beaches and ocean are ....
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Uncorked...
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Ancient Vines, Lovely Wines
Much of what you see printed on a wine label is subject to law, but the terms “old vines” and “ancient vines” are not. They have no specific or legal meaning, but they do have tantalizing implications. Generally, the older the vine is, the lower the yield. This produces grapes with more intense flavor that in turn produce wines with greater concentration and depth. Wineries have usually been careful in using the term, so unlike another unregulated term, “reserve,” which is overused and ofte....
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Seasons by the Sea...
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Spice Up Your Pantry
Whoever thought to pluck the stigma of the crocus flower, lightly roast it over a wood fire, and then use the tiny bright red threads to flavor paellas, bouillabaisses, and curries? Who knew that curing the raw green bean of an orchid would create one of the most seductive and fragrant spices of the world? Who discovered that drying peppercorns would bring out their aggressive and tasty nature? The history of spices and their value in trading around the world is as complicated and colorfu....
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