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7 July, 2021

The Manly Man Co.’s Beef Jerky Bouquet

The Manly Man Co.’s Beef Jerky Bouquet
Posted in : Product Reviews on by : The Gourmez
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I got it. I finally got it. A meat bouquet of my very own. It’s hard to describe why I’ve so longed to possess The Manly Man Co.’s Beef Jerky Bouquet (order here). The company initially contacted me a year ago to review one here on my blog, which­—OBLIGATORY DISCLAIMER—means I did not pay the
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25 May, 2021

African Dream Foods Hot Sauces and Spicy Salts Review

African Dream Foods Hot Sauces and Spicy Salts Review
Posted in : Food, Product Reviews on by : The Gourmez
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Last month, I had myself a hot sauce tasting. It was glorious. And not just because I received the hot sauce gift box as a sample for review from African Dream Foods (yes, that’s my obligatory disclaimer: I did not pay for these little bottles of joy), but because I truly did enjoy them and
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17 December, 2020

The Manly Man Co.’s Beef Jerky Gift Box

The Manly Man Co.’s Beef Jerky Gift Box
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The Manly Man Co. (website) is a purveyor of gender stereotypes and beef jerky—beef jerky in the form of laser-engraved meat “cards” and meat bouquets, that is. I took one look at that beautiful creation of beef jerky splendor and said yes, I would happily review a gift box from the company. Obligatory disclaimer: That
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4 April, 2020

A Brunch at Son and Garden and Peek at the Secret Bar

A Brunch at Son and Garden and Peek at the Secret Bar
Posted in : Dining in San Francisco - CA on by : The Gourmez
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Son and Garden Tenderloin, San Francisco Website A couple of weeks before the Bay Area went under shelter-in-place orders, Son and Garden softly opened serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Obligatory disclaimer: This brunch was free to me, courtesy of the restaurant. And I should note that this is written during the Great Quarantine
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9 December, 2019

The BroBasket Gift Basket for Drinkers of Any Gender

The BroBasket Gift Basket for Drinkers of Any Gender
Posted in : Product Reviews, Spirits, Whiskey / Whisky on by : The Gourmez
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I may not be a bro, but I know a good present when I see one. The BroBasket is a gift basket company aiming to please the men on your holiday list or on any special occasion. Despite not being the demographic BroBasket targets, or perhaps because I’m not the demographic BroBasket targets, I agreed
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13 May, 2019

USA Cabernet: “Rumored to Be Made by American Exceptionalism”

USA Cabernet: “Rumored to Be Made by American Exceptionalism”
Posted in : Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Peter Wood, president of the Hucksters advertising agency and his new wine brand, USA Cabernet, made in partnership with Lodi’s Scotto Cellars. Obligatory disclaimer: By introduced, I mean that the dinner and wine I enjoyed with Peter and a few fellow wine bloggers
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8 May, 2019

Quinta De La Rosa Extra Dry Non-Vintage White Port

Quinta De La Rosa Extra Dry Non-Vintage White Port
Posted in : Dessert Wine, Port, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Quinta De La Rosa Extra Dry Non-Vintage White Port Douro, Portugal ABV 19.5% One of my surprises at last year’s Vintage 2016 Porto Tasting was being handed a tasting glass of Fonseca Extra Dry “Siroco” White Port. Readers, I am unashamed to admit that I did not know white port existed until that moment. As
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17 April, 2019

Légende Wines

Légende Wines
Posted in : Bordeaux - Red, Red Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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The Légende line of wines comes from the same lineage as the highly esteemed Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Grand Vins of the French Bordeaux region. While the latter can fetch prices in the thousands, the Légende wines are meant “to offer classic Bordeaux wines with immediate charm,” per the Rothschild website.  You can pick
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26 March, 2019

Absinthia Blanche

Absinthia Blanche
Posted in : Absinthe, Spirits on by : The Gourmez
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Absinthia Blanche Organic Absinthe Supérieure San Carlos, CA ABV 55% I have been keeping this elegant bottle of absinthe by my side for about a year now. Just look at that wormwood sketch on the glass! Exquisite. I bought Absinthia from Alchemy down the block, a high-end purveyor of quality alcoholic beverages. They were doing
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6 March, 2019

Harney Lane Wines

Harney Lane Wines
Posted in : Chardonnay, Primitivo / Zinfandel, Red Wine, White Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Harney Lane Wines Wine Region: Lodi, CA Obligatory disclaimer: All wines mentioned in this blog were free to me for review. The Winery: Harney Lane Winery and Vineyards stands on farmland owned by the Mettler family since 1900. Currently, its proprietors are Jorja and Kyle Lerner and Jorja’s mother, Kathy Mettler. The Mettler’s history with
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