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Quick Bites Wales: Penderyn Whisky

21 Aug 2009, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in beverages, videos

http://blip.tv/file/get/Culinarymedia-QuickBitesWalesPenderynWhisky653.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedThis is what happens when I drink first thing in the morning. We stopped in at the Penderyn Distillery, the only working distillery in Wales, which is working to revive the Welsh Whisky tradition. Keith Tench gives me a lesson in cuddling and properly sniffing whisky, and I get a taste of a VERY special brew. The dance number at the end features Tom Jones. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Note: This is a “Quick Bite” video, which is shot video blog-style. Our full HD video of the distillery tour and…

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Off to Scotland with Mum

22 Jul 2009, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in food

The first time I traveled to Scotland with my mother was in 2004, when the Culinary Media Network was a mere blog-type thing called “Gastronomic Meditations,” and my newsletter had about 4 subscribers. It was my first time there, and we were able to visit the house in which she was born — many, many moons ago. Don’t tell her I said that. I wrote a few things about my discoveries then, so I thought I’d recap my first impressions (listed at the end of this post). Next week Chef Mark and I are taking Mom back for a little…

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