Guest Critics: Venki, Scott and Shelley
Venkatesh (aka: "Venki"): Venki is a computer programmer in Bangalore, India. This is his second trip to the United States. During Venki's time in the U.S., he has enjoyed snowboarding on Mt. Hood, trick-or-treating during Halloween, and all things Santa.
Shelley Eilers: Shelley sells condos for a real estate agent in Portland. Shelley loves to travel and has visited Japan, Brazil and Thailand. Shelley is an only child, so she needs lots of love and attention.
Scott Eilers: Scott is the Director of Sales for NetXposure. Scott enjoys kayaking, baseball and the outdoors. Scott is a happy newlywed and lives in Portland with his wife, Shelley.
Dinner:
- swiss cheese and kirshvasser fondue with sliced apples, celery and bread
- garden salad
- cauliflower soup with pesto
- pan-fried shrimp with broccoli and rice pilaf
- apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
- satsuma mandarins
- Chateau Bellevue, 'Cuvee Vielles Vignes', Chateau Bellevue, 'Cuvee Vielles Vignes', Cotes de Castillon (Bordeaux), 2000
- Guilhem Duran, Vin de Pays d'Hauterive, Syrah, 2005
- Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, 'Vigna di Pianrosso', Brunello di Montalcino, 2001
- "Awesome! Like a party in my mouth! ... not blah." -- Shelley
- "Except for software, everything is bad in America" -- Venkatesh
- "I've got a $30 palette--I can taste the Two Buck Chuck, but not the $100 bottle" -- Scott
Posted by Denise on December 9, 2007 9:00:00 PM PST
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