Wine Review for 4-29

This week's wine comes from Cline Cellars. Here's what they say about their 2005 Zinfandel:

As always the California Zinfandel is a challenging and rewarding wine to produce. Severe selection criteria and master blending show in the final product, which showcases a wide array of dark berry fruit including black cherry and raspberry. Additionally, spice notes and a lasting finish of vanilla from oak aging and firm, supple tannins add complexity to this wine. This wine is ready to drink now and will continue to develop complexity over the next three to four years

Hopefully it gets better with age because, to be honest, even for the low price of $9.99 it wasn't that good. You'd be better off taking that $10 and spending it to see The Pathfinder, yeah its that bad. After tasting this wine, I really don't feel that bad for Jered being sick... at least he didn't have the ability to taste or smell the "complexity" of this wine.

Observations From Q

These are some on the go thoughts from my experience at Q

Observation: Christians often spend most of their time talking about themselves

Direct quotes from one said Christian:

"I struggle just as much as the homeless, I need to have a lot of humility to step out of my comfort zone and help them."

"I am the only person in my city who cares . . . And I am tired"

Listener Recipe (As Promised)

Here's the recipe for the Cookiedough Brownies that a listener sent us to try, let us know what you think...

1 box heresy's chocolate chunk brownie mix (or your preferred brownie
mix)
1 packet chocolate chip cookie mix

Recipe works best with
brownie mixes that call for a 9 x 13 pan.

Line pan with tin foil
for easy flipping, spray the tin foil after you line the pan with it.
Make
the box of brownies as directed on box when finished scrap batter into
the pan.
Bake for 3/4 the time directed on box.
While the brownies are
baking mix chocolate chip cookies.
Place wax paper on counter.
With
rolling pin roll cookie dough to length and with of the pan.
When
brownies are 3/4 done pull them out, pick up the wax paper and flip the
cookie dough on the brownies cookie side down, peel off wax paper.
Bake
for 15 minutes.

(If the brownie part is a bit gooey in the middle
but the cookie is done flip the whole thing upside down on a cookie sheet
and with brownie side up cook for 5-10 minutes.)

American Idol BOLD Predictions

As promised, Jered and I made our BOLD Americnan Idol finalist predictions this week. They are as follows:

Jered: Blake Lewis & Melinda Doolittle

Eric: Blake Lewis & Jordin Sparks

Let us know who you think will be in the finals...

Week 11 Wine Review

This week's wine, the Dancing Bull 2005 Zinfandel heres what they say:

The wine is immediately approachable with lots of ripe dark fruit flavors of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry complemented by bright red fruit flavors of raspberry and strawberry. Spicy notes of black pepper and vanilla add layers which allow the fruits to be the star. With its bright, vibrant fruit flavors, soft mouthfeel and zesty personality, this wine can go with just about any dish. Always great with the spice of BBQ or grilled meats, Zinfandel is a perfect match for rich pasta sauces, pizza or Mexican influenced dishes. Open a bottle today and release the Bull!

Check out this week's podcast for our review...

Jeepers Creepers

If i was not currently trying to follow jesus i would probably never start . . . His followers are judgmental and creepy


And note . . . Sadly . . . I am a follower . . . Which most likely makes me judgmental and creepy

Sanjaya Gives Us Something To Talk About (Again)

As you may have figured out, over 3 weeks ago we stopped talking about how horrible Sanjaya is and now he's finally gone... That's all the commentary needed, time to move on with our lives.

On the next broadcast Jered & I will be giving our bold predicitons for the final two contestants. Email us your thoughts at elementc3@hotmail.com

Important Starburst Update

I used to think red Starburst were the best, but now i am leaning towards pink.

Listener Response

Here's an email we recieved from a listener in reference to our latest contest, where the winner would get a signed 8x10 photo of the two of us.

...we both smiled and it caused a moment of peace and happiness in the family
with my parents and I getting along. The topic and conversation about a pic of
the two of you and your podcast sparked a positive happy informative
conversation about religion and personal beliefs which ment the world to me
cause religion is one thing that is not ever talked about in my family. I just
wanted to say thanks.

Wine Review Week of 4-15-07

The first wine this week is Folie A Deux Winery's Ménage à Trois Red. Here's what they say:

Our 2005 Ménage à Trois exposes the fresh, ripe, jam like fruit that is the calling card of California wine. Forward, silky and soft, this delicious dalliance makes the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats or chicken.

This week's special guest David really liked the Ménage à Trois (yeah he did)

The second wine is Silver Peak Winery's 2001 Red Zinfandel (no website, sorry).

Listen to this week's podcast for our reviews on both of these wines.

Contest

Remember you only have until Sunday (April 15th) to submit your reason why we should send you an autographed 8x10 photo of the hosts of the show. Only the most original email will win...

Wine of the Week 4-8-07

Our in-studio wine for this week was the Spellbound 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon ($15 at Vino 100) . Here's what they say on their website:

Our 2003 Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies lush textures and bold dark
fruit flavors with a slight hint of oak and spice. Cedar and tobacco aromas
compliment integrated lively tannins fill out your palate allowing the wine
to be consumed on its own or with your favorite food.

I thought it was a solid wine with a subtle taste and was not overpowering. Jered appreciated the fruity flavor and thought it was one of the best Cabernets he's ever had. Check out the latest episode for the full review.

Check out online at www.spellboundwines.com

Brain = Carry-On Luggage

Just in case anyone still has doubts after last weeks episode, that the "non-believing" world sees Christians as stupid, here are some links to show how people feel.

Link 1
Link 2
Link 3

Also, Jered and I are compiling a list of our recommended books and we hope to have that up soon!

Barack Obomination?

"An undergraduate student's papier mache sculpture of Obama as a messianic
figure — entitled "Blessing" — went on display Saturday at a downtown gallery
run by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. By Monday, word of the piece
had spread on political blogs, and the school had been flooded with calls.
David Cordero, 24, made the sculpture for his senior show after noticing all the
attention Obama has received since he first hinted he may run for the
presidency.
"All of this is a response to what I've been witnessing and hearing, this idea that Barack is sort of a potential savior that might come and absolve the country of all its sins," Cordero said. "In a lot of ways it's about caution in assigning all these inflated expectations on one individual, and expecting them to change something that many hands have shaped." (Link)

So a 24 year old grad student decideds to do a think piece about the country's fixation on Obama coming in to save our society from the evil republican regime. I'm not losing sleep, infact I think this has less to do with blasphemy then it does our mindless obsession over the "next big thing". This is just the thing I was trying to explain during the last episode. Don't check your brain at the door, examine the situation at hand and don't blindly follow the propaganda of your local mega-church leaders or telelvangelists. Christians should be the ones creating the art, not trying to destroy it.