Hello friends of RIFF, I’m Ben Gregson, and you’re probably going to be seeing me around this blog in the coming weeks. RIFF will continue to function as usual, but you’ll have a new face delivering you news, reviews, interviews, overviews, personal views, and I hope you’re here to view it all.
Soon, I hope to be […]
April is Fair Housing Month! (I’m a licensed Fair Housing Instructor and I must say that Fair Housing is absolutely my favorite class to teach!) Why April? Well, two reasons. First, this is the month that Congress passed Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on […]
Passed Chengdu’s Wangjiang Tower Bamboo Garden during my morning bike ride, stopped in to wander around.
Spring is in the air… the end of lent approaches and preparations for the holiday Easter table begin. What wines to pair with Easter fare? Let kybecca help!
On the table – Roasted ham with honey or fruit glaze.
Perfect pairing – J. Fritsch Riesling 2006. Lovely white flowers and citrus fruit flavors tantalize the nose while the palate boasts fresh peach and apricot, along with creamy key-lime. This is a long-standing, traditional pairing because it works in perfect harmony – the fresh, ripe stone fruits and balancing acidity bring out the best in this traditional Easter dish.
On the table – Roast leg of spring lamb
Perfect pairing – Puzelat Touraine Pinot Noir. Lusty red raspberries, bing cherries and thyme give this wine classic pinot noir appeal. The freshly crushed berries and herbs, along with the perfect zip of acidity really make this dish sing.
On the table – Carrots, spring peas and asparagus
Perfect pairing – Waldschutz Kamptal Aturo Gruner Veltliner. Crisp citrus, tart golden apples and brisk minerality give these veggies delicious finesse!
On the table – Chocolate bunnies
Perfect pairing – Leo Sundowner Eiswein Rosé 2007. This is a rare gem, made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The intense, concentrated fruits make a luscious, mouthwatering splash on the palate. Strawberry syrup and candied raspberry compliment this Easter confection to perfection!
On the table – Marshmallow Peeps
Perfect pairing – Torbreck “The Bothie” Muscat Blanc 2007. A lovely nosegay of rose water, honeydew melon and lime with pure honeyed sweetness and balanced tartness play off the subtle flavor of the marshmallow.
Last night, actor Kal Penn’s character abruptly left the hit television series House. This morning, we found out why…
HuffPo:
I understand it was your decision to leave House. True? KAL PENN: Yes. I was incredibly honored a couple of months ago to get the opportunity to go work in the White House. I got to know the […]
Food & Beverage Business is a new magazine from Leonardo Publishing that focuses on “market analysis, interviews with industry leaders and reviews of the most innovative restaurants around the world. There are also interviews with world famous chef…
From Virginia Lawyers Weekly:
Brownlee also set himself apart from the other candidates with a comment about how he would judge the constitutionality of a law passed by the General Assembly. While Cuccinelli and Foster pledged to apply a strict constitutional test, without regard to personal feeling, Brownlee said he would add a “moral test” to […]
24 March 2009 – Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke demonstrate incredible patience while schooling Michele Bachmann, a member of Congress, on (1) the role of Congress, (2) the authorities granted to the Fed/Treasury/FDIC by Congress, and (3) how short-term lending by the Federal Reserve (something central banks around […]
In January, Dels. Albert Pollard and Chris Saxman penned an op-ed in the Richmond Times-Dispatch to tout thier support for ending the biennial budget here in Virginia. Newspapers have had a really tough time keeping up with newer forms of mass communication in recent years. Blogs can be great….but there’s a big difference between an accredited journalist like […]
The heavy activity today got started mid-morning and was way off to our southeast, so I didn’t get out for a chase even tho’ a tornado watch was posted not far away. These early spring systems can be very inconvenient for chasing as they tend to come …
