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Signorello Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
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Signorello Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
History of the Signorello Estate Winery:
Starting the Venture
Ray Signorello Jr. began his journey as winemaker and vineyard owner in the Napa Valley during the mid 1980’s. Ray, born in San Francisco, California, moved to Vancouver, Canada where the Signorello family continues to maintain a home. Ray divides his time between Napa, San Francisco, Vancouver and business related travel. Ray’s father, Ray Sr., initiated the vineyard project during the mid 1970’s by purchasing the 100-acre estate located on the Silverado Trail in the beautiful Napa Valley. Ray Sr. worked side by side with Ray Jr., establishing the winery’s reputation for excellence until his passing in the fall of 1998.
No Turning Back
Signorellos’ original plan was to grow quality grapes to sell to existing wineries, but the harvest of 1985 changed this plan into a new level of evolvement. The bountiful crop allowed Signorellos to custom crush the excess grapes. This opportunity demonstrated what fabulous wine their vineyards were capable of producing. The project continues to grow, as do the spectacular 42 acres planted in several different varietals. Ray’s continuing effort represents the invested energies that created this reality from a dream.
In 1986 the Signorellos began the second phase of the venture, this was the building of the main winery structure. This beautiful building is used for barrel storage, wine tasting and retail sales. Along with the building of the winery, wine production was expanded to include Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. By the end of the 1980’s the Signorello family was thoroughly committed to making wine as well as growing grapes.
The decade of the nineties proved to be pivotal for Signorello Estate. In 1990 the first planting of red varietals began on the property- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah.
What brought the Signorellos to the Napa Valley was the romantic side of winemaking; growing grapes, working the land, and enjoying the wine country lifestyle of camaraderie, good wine and great meals. While the Valley lifestyle is a very real part of the business, there is a serious responsibility to making a dream become a reality, both father and son realized this fact early in the endeavor.
This venture was a dream; now it is reality.
Legoland Windsor 04-05-12
Image by Dave Catchpole
LEGOLAND Windsor a theme park dedicated to children aged 3-12 years old and of course big kid adults.
An inspirational land where the kids are the hero and adults relive their childhood.
The fun never stops and imagination knows no bounds, a family attraction like no other.
Set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND Windsor is a unique family theme park with over 55 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions.
It’s amazing what can be built with LEGO bricks – nearly 55 million of them!
From comical camels to fearsome fire-breathing dragons, world landmarks to musical pirates, young and old alike will be fascinated by the incredible LEGO models throughout the park.
Fun Facts about LEGOLAND Windsor
There are 34 LEGO pieces in an average Miniland figure.
The largest model in Miniland is the Canary Wharf Tower which is 5.2 metres tall and took 3 model makers 850 hours to complete using 200,000 LEGO Bricks!
The smallest models are the pigeons in Trafalgar Square which contain 5 LEGO bricks each
New in 2011 – Atlantis Submarine Voyage
Take a deep breath and submerge yourself in an underwater adventure.
Plunge into the depths with this world-first LEGO® submarine ride and immerse yourself in a magical underwater adventure.
So what’s New in 2012
STAR WARS MINILAND EXPERIENCE – The Force has arrived at LEGOLAND
Take a trip to a galaxy far, far away at the UK’s only indoor LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Experience at the LEGOLAND®Windsor Resort. Enjoy seven of the most famous scenes from the six live-action Star Wars movies, as well as a scene from the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ all made out of 1.5 million LEGO® bricks built in 1:20 scale. Follow the chronological path through the Star Wars timeline and retrace the major events of the beloved Saga featuring 2,000 LEGO® models, authentic sounds and lighting effects in the ultimate LEGO®Star Wars experience.
LEGOLAND WINDSOR RESORT HOTEL – Now open
An exciting LEGO adventure awaits you, as the amazing 150 room, fully themed LEGOLAND Hotel opens at LEGOLAND Windsor RESORT!
Staying overnight at the new LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel is a must for all LEGO fans. From the spectacular dragon-guarded entrance and interactive LEGO features through to the brightly coloured pirate splash pool and fully themed bedrooms, the new hotel will inspire imaginations and create laugh-out loud memories. With dedicated indoor play areas, entertainment and a buffet-style restaurant serving child-friendly meals, it’s the perfect family treat.
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Savoury Meat Pies in Ocean Grove, NJ
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Jersey Shore Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring was talking with some folks last night at his local brewery who were from the nearby seaside village of Ocean Grove, New Jersey. They told Aggie Ring that there was a new restaurant/deli in Ocean Grove that makes and serves traditional English meat pies.
“Why had I not heard of this before now?” Aggie Ring said to me on the way home. “I’m out of the loop it seems. I suppose that’s to be expected when your an “Aggie Ring of One” and a “lone wolf” on the Jersey shore.”
“We need to get better intel.” said Aggie Ring. “That meat pie shop has been open for months. I need to know about these things.”
When Aggie Ring arrived home, he got on the internets and did special Aggie Ring research. The place is called Bürbelmaiers (standard spelling). They are a very traditional English/British Savory Meat Pie Shoppe. Looking at the menu brought tears of sweet joy to Aggie Ring’s eye. They had: British Pork Pie, Sausage, Peppers and Onion Pie, Beef & Mushroom Pie, Smoked Chicken & Leek Pie, Curried Lamb Pie, Bacon Cheddar Burger Pie… The list went on and on. “Look” said Aggie Ring. “They even have Reuben, Cubano, Ham & Cheese, Jamaican Beef, and Cornish Pastie Pies.”
Aggie Ring also noted that they had Sausage Rolls, Chicken Tinga Quesadilla, Bacon Toaster Tarts and Timpano! Some of their sides included onion gravy, mashed potatoes, and mushy peas (an Aggie Ring favorite).
The first thing Aggie Ring told me when he woke up at 11:30 this morning was, “I want an English Meat Pie for lunch!” After Aggie Ring had his shower, he drove the 10 minutes to Ocean Grove.
When Aggie Ring arrived in Ocean Grove, he quickly found the meat pie shoppe which was located on the first level of an historic home on the village’s main street. The pie shop with counter service was on the left side of the building. There were places to eat on the porch or on the sidewalk in front of the shoppe. There was also a “dining room” accessible through an outside door that had a huge table for family-style dining.
“Family-style dining!” shouted Aggie Ring, “We haven’t eaten family-style since…”
“Enough with the small talk.” I said, interrupting Aggie Ring. “Are we here to eat or what?”
Aggie Ring went to the counter and ordered a curried lamb pie and a sausage roll. After they took them out of the oven Aggie Ring carried his tray outside and into the dining room where he could eat “family-style.”
The pie and sausage roll were served on a tray with a wooden knife and fork which Aggie Ring thought was kind of cool. The lamb curry was very savory and was immensely enjoyed by the Aggie Ring. The sausage roll was nice and crispy and also delicious.
Aggie Ring ripped through his meal. The speed at which he devoured his lunch was pretty damn impressive, even for a hungry Aggie Ring. It reminded Aggie Ring of all of that TDY to Northern England that the Army sent him on all of the time.
In order for you gentle readers to comprehend how quickly Aggie Ring ate the savoury pie, I’ll let him describe a plausible scenario to give you a mental picture of how quickly a delicious food product can be finished.
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“I’ve got a little story to tell you Ags…” said the Jersey Shore Aggie Ring.
“Imagine, if you would, a bus full of Waggies traveling down the highway in Central Texas. Now, these Waggies haven’t had dessert in four hours so they’re angry and ravenous… Well, more than they normally would be, given that it has been four hours since they had any dessert. Everyone knows how angry a Waggie gets when she hasn’t had any dessert.”
Aggie Ring continued on with his story…
“Well, the bus full of Waggies is heading down the highway towards the Texas A&M Campus. All of a sudden the Waggie driving the bus sees that a truck carrying a full load of plastic spoons has collided with a big Blue Bell Ice Cream truck on its way from the factory to deliver fresh Blue Bell Ice Cream to grocery stores and BBQ restaurants all over Central Texas.”
“The Waggies see the plastic spoons all over the highway and hundreds of half-gallon containers of Blue Bell Ice Cream spilled next to the delivery truck. There’s French Vanilla, Cookies and Cream, Cookie Dough, Rocky Road, Strawberry, Homemade Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, and dozens of other varieties just lying there by the overturned truck.”
Aggie Ring then got towards the end of the story…
“Well, out of an abundance of caution and selfless service for humanity, the Waggies all pile out of the bus, grab some of the plastic spoons and start devouring the Blue Bell so melted ice cream won’t flow all over the highway and cause even more traffic accidents.”
“It would be a thing of beauty,” said Aggie Ring. “Waggies on both sides of the highway with two or three containers of Blue Bell in each of their laps and a spoon in each hand as they frantically spoon all of that free delicious Blue Bell Ice Cream into their mouths. We’ve all know how quickly a Waggie can take out a half-gallon of Blue Bell—we’ve all seen it. It would hardly take a couple of dozen of the Wags any time at all to finish off the entire shipment.”
“There you have it.” says Aggie Ring. “The Waggies quickly save the day. Disaster adverted. The Blue Bell would all be gone and traffic would be safe from a dangerous, melted sticky mess along the highway. The Wags pile back onto the bus and head back to the A&M Campus wondering what will be at the dessert bar at Duncan Dining Hall that evening.
“And that Ags, is how quickly an Aggie Ring can put down a lamb curry pie!”
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NYC – FiDi: Delmonico’s
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NYC – FiDi: Delmonico’s
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Delmonico’s, at 56 Beaver Street, was America’s first fine dining restaurant. The birthplace of the Delmonico Steak, Delmonico Potatoes, Eggs Benedict, Lobster Newburg, and Baked Alaska, the original Delmonico’s offered a new novelty in dining, including the Parisian "bill of fare", or a carte, (which today we call a menu) instead of a price fix meal. The brick, Beaux-Arts structure was built in 1891 by James Brown Lord. The Renaissance-inspired building is faced in orange brick with a brownstone base and terra-cotta trim.
On December 13, 1827, Swiss brothers Giovanni (John) and Pietro (Peter) Del-Monico opened a small pastry shop at 23 William Street called Delmonico and Brother. Business was growing an in 1829, they rented a room in the adjoining building, at 25 William Street and by 1830, they rented the entire building, which served as a restaurant next to the cafe.
In 1834, the brothers used purchased a 220 acre farm on Long Island (incorporated into Brookln in 1855), where they grew vegetables, many that were not otherwise available in America, for the restaurant. In 1834, they purchased a lodging house at 76 Broad Street.
The Fire of 1835 destroyed much of lower New York including the restaurant and cafe and just two months later, the brothers started rebuilding at 2 South William Street. The building was 3 1/2 stories high, and the entrance featured marble pillars imported from Pompeii, that today flank the corner entrance of the Beaver Street location. The first and second floors featured large "saloons" (dining rooms), decorated with inlaid floors and the most expensive decor. The third floor held several private dining rooms, as well as the kitchen. The cellar included wine vaults stocked with 16,000 bottles of French wine. For the first time, the brothers gave it the name Delmonico’s Restaurant. But the public soon called it The Citadel.
In 1845, another fire swept through the city destroying the lodging house, but sparing The Citadel. Under Lorenzo, Peter’s nephew, the family business leased a parcel of land at Broadway and Morris Street to open the new Delmonico Hotel, which was the first hotel in the United States to operate under the European plan–with rooms and and meals price separately.
In 1848, Peter retired and sold his half interest to Lorenzo, paving the way for a grand era until 1856 when Lorenzo let the lease expire, closing the hotel In 1856, he opened a new restaurant at Broadway and Chambers Street, turning the Citadel into a luncheonette. In 1862, Lorenzo opened a second restaurant uptown at Fifth Avenue and East 14th Street. He followed in 1865 with a new branch at 22 Broad Street. In 1876, he moved his Union Square branch uptown near Madison Square, and his Chambers Street location to 112-114 Pine Street. Lorenzo died in 1881 and chef Charles Ranhofer took over the franhcise until he died in 1884.
Under the guidance of general manager, Young Charly, a new location was opened on July 7, 1891. By 1923, all the Delmonco’s restaurants were closed. In 1929, shortly before the Wall Street Crash, Oscar Tucci opened the South William Street building as a restaurant, which he called Delmonico’s Restaurant but which the public knew as Oscar’s Delmonico’s. In July, 1977, the Huber Family acquired the premises and opened a restaurant called Delmonico’s Restaurant. It closed in 1992, and the building remained vacant for six years. In 1998, the Bice Group, which operated a chain of restaurants, opened a restaurant on the South William Street property which it called Delmonico’s Restaurant. The new owners, Robert Ruggeri and Stefano Frittella, spent .5 million to recreate the Old World feel. The new Delmonico’s featured executive chef Gian Pietro Branchi, from the Bice Restaurant in New York. In 1999 ownership changed hands again.
The Delmonico’s Building was designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1966.
Signorello Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
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Signorello Estate Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
History of the Signorello Estate Winery:
Starting the Venture
Ray Signorello Jr. began his journey as winemaker and vineyard owner in the Napa Valley during the mid 1980’s. Ray, born in San Francisco, California, moved to Vancouver, Canada where the Signorello family continues to maintain a home. Ray divides his time between Napa, San Francisco, Vancouver and business related travel. Ray’s father, Ray Sr., initiated the vineyard project during the mid 1970’s by purchasing the 100-acre estate located on the Silverado Trail in the beautiful Napa Valley. Ray Sr. worked side by side with Ray Jr., establishing the winery’s reputation for excellence until his passing in the fall of 1998.
No Turning Back
Signorellos’ original plan was to grow quality grapes to sell to existing wineries, but the harvest of 1985 changed this plan into a new level of evolvement. The bountiful crop allowed Signorellos to custom crush the excess grapes. This opportunity demonstrated what fabulous wine their vineyards were capable of producing. The project continues to grow, as do the spectacular 42 acres planted in several different varietals. Ray’s continuing effort represents the invested energies that created this reality from a dream.
In 1986 the Signorellos began the second phase of the venture, this was the building of the main winery structure. This beautiful building is used for barrel storage, wine tasting and retail sales. Along with the building of the winery, wine production was expanded to include Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. By the end of the 1980’s the Signorello family was thoroughly committed to making wine as well as growing grapes.
The decade of the nineties proved to be pivotal for Signorello Estate. In 1990 the first planting of red varietals began on the property- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah.
What brought the Signorellos to the Napa Valley was the romantic side of winemaking; growing grapes, working the land, and enjoying the wine country lifestyle of camaraderie, good wine and great meals. While the Valley lifestyle is a very real part of the business, there is a serious responsibility to making a dream become a reality, both father and son realized this fact early in the endeavor.
This venture was a dream; now it is reality.
the hands have it: an unlikely family reunion
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the hands have it: an unlikely family reunion
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gramps doesn’t approve. junior is baffled. pinky is raised in classy nonchalance.
bandai garamon, bandai pygmon, mcdonald’s happy meal halloween crawling hand
Tastee with pot
Image by Electrolux Design Lab
Concept: Tastee
Country: Denmark
Designer: Christopher Holm-Hansen
School: Technical University of Denmark
Don’t you wish you had the sophisticated palette of a professional chef? The
Electrolux Tastee is a taste indicator that is used when cooking to assist the chef
in bringing out the flavours in the meal. The Tastee is the shape and size of a
regular spoon but with one main difference, The Tastee tastes for you. Using
receptors based on the human taste bud the Tastee tells you what you need,
what you don’t and maybe even something you would never imagine. Tastee
helps you make the perfectly balanced, flavourful meal for you and your family to
enjoy.
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Family Reunion – Chamonix 2018
Image by fabola
We had a wonderful family reunion in Chamonix, at the foot of the Mont-Blanc, with dozens of Florin and Bossy relatives from all over the world.
Our brother Claude and his wife Marie-Valentine graciously hosted us in their lovely chalet in Montroc, from July 12 to 16, 2018. During that time, we celebrated two birthdays, as well as Bastille Day and the French victory in the world football cup.
Each day, we went on wonderful hikes in the French Alps all around us: from short walks to Col des Montets and Cascade de Bérard, to more challenging hikes to the Aiguille des Posettes and the Aiguille d’Argentière. We even crossed the Mont-Blanc tunnel for a stroll in Valle d’Aosta, on the Italian side of the Alps.
In the evenings, we cooked hearty meals, from cheese raclettes to romanian dishes, and the wine flowed freely. At sunset, the icy peaks turned bright crimson, as if to cheer us along. We would then view old family pictures together, play games and talk late into the night.
It was such a pleasure to play together and learn from each other. The best part was seeing all our young family members get along so well. It had been 12 years since our last reunion, and our children were all grown up: now in their twenties and thirties, they were smart, sweet, and gave us hope for the future.
We all look forward to our next reunion. Vive la famille!
This photo was taken by Adam Florin. See more photos in our 2018 reunion album:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157693682910520
