tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post1877680756634952003..comments2024-03-29T04:09:02.093-07:00Comments on Kitchen Connection: WHINING LOST DAYS OF WINE OF THE VINE AND THINE! Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-56598100433346424302016-04-04T14:13:32.351-07:002016-04-04T14:13:32.351-07:00Hey there Lynn...my preference is a good, full-bod...Hey there Lynn...my preference is a good, full-bodied red..but I don't drink much of anything these days other than water! That doesn't mean I've not a supply on hand if and when the desire strikes...just in case!<br /><br />I did have some fun times...and some very interesting times. My life is much quieter these days...by choice!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-65584243317420397852016-04-04T03:29:19.438-07:002016-04-04T03:29:19.438-07:00I do love a little wine, too - that one sounds lov...I do love a little wine, too - that one sounds lovely!<br /><br />You have had the most fun times!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-87357315548025233012016-04-03T16:22:42.856-07:002016-04-03T16:22:42.856-07:00Henschke, Dave. It's a well-known and revered ...Henschke, Dave. It's a well-known and revered vineyard in South Australia.<br /><br />It's expensive because it is so good.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henschke<br /><br />I quite often, when in the mood, and when the right company was present, danced on tables. Unfortunately, I'm too bloody old to do that these days. I'd be flat out climbing up on the tables, let alone back off again! lol<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-72107175363030137672016-04-03T13:25:55.060-07:002016-04-03T13:25:55.060-07:00Never heard of Henschman wine. What makes it so e...Never heard of Henschman wine. What makes it so expensive? Do they know make it anymore?<br /><br />I played in a band once where women were dancing on tables (not while I was playing though). That's the only time I've seen that.Big Dave Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363712781308133633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-84941939515093815822016-03-31T17:46:53.678-07:002016-03-31T17:46:53.678-07:00Hey there, Lux. I've always enjoyed outside di...Hey there, Lux. I've always enjoyed outside dining, so it wasn't really something different for me, but for most of resort's guests, I guess, now that I think about it, it was something new.<br /><br />If I visit an eatery, if it has an al fresco/outdoor area that is where I will choose to dine...weather permitting, of course.! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-74029998030826990912016-03-30T22:59:14.297-07:002016-03-30T22:59:14.297-07:00To wine and dine under the canopy of stars is roma...To wine and dine under the canopy of stars is romantic. Something different. Ah, beautiful memories.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-59758223784444649162016-03-30T16:25:57.559-07:002016-03-30T16:25:57.559-07:00It certainly was a magical place, Sandra; and an e...It certainly was a magical place, Sandra; and an equally magical time in my life.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-26069400300784938162016-03-30T16:25:15.274-07:002016-03-30T16:25:15.274-07:00Hey Linda...they were halcyon, memorable times, th...Hey Linda...they were halcyon, memorable times, that's for sure.<br /><br />I've not cooked duck for a while...(nor rabbit, and I've not eaten a chocolate rabbit for a long while, either)! Duck is great!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-91589601295920996822016-03-30T16:22:19.214-07:002016-03-30T16:22:19.214-07:00Hi baili...and I did make a lot of friends during ...Hi baili...and I did make a lot of friends during my time managing the resort...both with guests and with staff members...and some of those friendships remain to this day.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-57152606242598220172016-03-30T16:21:22.533-07:002016-03-30T16:21:22.533-07:00You'd be more than welcome to join me in a Hil...You'd be more than welcome to join me in a Hill of Grace, Yorkie. You would've loved staying at the resort...it was a wonderful place. I would've made you and Shirley most welcome. :) <br /><br />I enjoyed very much seeing the change in people from when they set foot on the island and how they were on the day of their departure. The change was almost tangible.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by. :)<br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-49790956171142159912016-03-30T16:16:42.361-07:002016-03-30T16:16:42.361-07:00What a wonderful post and what a magical place you...What a wonderful post and what a magical place you worked at!Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-58582206188776027732016-03-30T12:02:56.713-07:002016-03-30T12:02:56.713-07:00what days of wine and roses you had and again your...what days of wine and roses you had and again your recipes are making me hungry, I've been looking for a source here for duck and rabbit as I love to cook them, I am sure someone must raise them, my grandmother did; if only I wasn't so decrepit I'd raise them myself.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-70215394175840621932016-03-30T10:02:45.458-07:002016-03-30T10:02:45.458-07:00glad that you had such a lovely time dear being wi...glad that you had such a lovely time dear being with friends in such a lovely environment is really a fortunate moment bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-83834971555867783252016-03-30T06:00:31.424-07:002016-03-30T06:00:31.424-07:00I would love to join you on the Henschke Hill of G...I would love to join you on the Henschke Hill of Grace but more than that I wish I had been fortunate enough to visit Hinchinbrook Island when you were its queen. "Dancing to the melody of life" is a wonderful notion and it sounds as if you gave Joyce an important lift when she was down.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-41152411102205469202016-03-30T05:32:43.190-07:002016-03-30T05:32:43.190-07:00Hi Annie...the merlot over cherries sounds very te...Hi Annie...the merlot over cherries sounds very tempting, indeed! <br /><br />The hat was given to me by a visiting yachtie, from memory...and I wore it just for fun. I was also given a pith helmet by a guest, too. I'll post a pic of that another time. All in the name of good fun. :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-89232002409142395772016-03-30T05:28:16.654-07:002016-03-30T05:28:16.654-07:00I am not a connoisseur of wine though my siblings ...I am not a connoisseur of wine though my siblings are. My favorite treat before bedtime is a glass of merlot poured over frozen cherries. I kid you not. I love the picture of you in your hat.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-20957732219563401902016-03-30T05:22:38.021-07:002016-03-30T05:22:38.021-07:00It was a magical place, Cranky; particularly when ...It was a magical place, Cranky; particularly when my staff and I were there. It was special and I'm so very glad and feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to experience such a unique time in my life.<br /><br />Sadly, the resort no longer exists, having fallen victim to the hands of Nature in the form of a destructive cyclone; and unfortunately at the senseless hands of vandals and arsonists.<br /><br />The island is a magnificent island...awesome in the true sense of the word.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-65960087446541184272016-03-30T05:00:45.517-07:002016-03-30T05:00:45.517-07:00Hinchinbrook sounds a lovely place; I'm sure t...Hinchinbrook sounds a lovely place; I'm sure the memories you helped people create were magical. Your menu looks delicious, as always!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-91095991524835413352016-03-30T00:13:53.137-07:002016-03-30T00:13:53.137-07:00Hi Arleen...yes, I think she would have remembered...Hi Arleen...yes, I think she would have remembered her holiday at the Hinchinbrook Island Resort...it would've been a time she'd not forget. She was a lovely person.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-10639519817021303042016-03-30T00:12:31.112-07:002016-03-30T00:12:31.112-07:00HI Margaret...when Hill of Grace was priced at $5....HI Margaret...when Hill of Grace was priced at $5.00 per bottle (wholesale) it was classed as a quality wine even back then...and it's value has increased since; but its quality hasn't diminished.<br /><br />We did have a lot of fun on the island. We made our own fun. The majority of the guests who stayed at the resort were a great lot of people...and all were in holiday-relax mode...so it was easy to make sure they stayed that way. <br /><br />Don't be fooled, though...my staff and I worked hard and did our jobs well. My day started between 5.30 and 6 am each morning (I was in my office around that time)...and I very rarely made it back to my little house before midnight. Most of the time it was after midnight when I drew the curtains upon my day.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-13634555978186420312016-03-30T00:12:14.178-07:002016-03-30T00:12:14.178-07:00I am sure Joyce always remembered that night, that...I am sure Joyce always remembered that night, that wine, and you.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-47238077847311896522016-03-30T00:08:01.975-07:002016-03-30T00:08:01.975-07:00There was no way the tables on deck were ever goin...There was no way the tables on deck were ever going to collapse, River....they were built solidly into the deck in hardwood. Nothing would move them! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-35721311725095856352016-03-30T00:01:19.161-07:002016-03-30T00:01:19.161-07:00Well $5.00 a bottle and now nearly $700.00, my goo...Well $5.00 a bottle and now nearly $700.00, my goodness.<br />Sounds as if you had fun whilst you worked. Good on you.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-31102462630698058202016-03-29T23:51:14.725-07:002016-03-29T23:51:14.725-07:00I always worry when I see people dancing on tables...I always worry when I see people dancing on tables, in case the table collapses.<br />Nice to hear a bit more about Hinchinbrook. I'm imagining the moon and stars now.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-60892826380066491422016-03-29T23:42:51.050-07:002016-03-29T23:42:51.050-07:00Oh, yes! Hill of Grace, EC, is a superb wine. So...Oh, yes! Hill of Grace, EC, is a superb wine. So very smooth...as smooth as silk; as soft as velvet.<br /><br />I doubt I'll ever be drinking it again, though...unless, of course, as I said, I win the Lotto! Fat chance of that happening...but one can dream! :)<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I like a good, dry Champagne, too! I guess I'll have to win the big pay-out...then we will party in style...why the hell not, I say!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br /><br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.com