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SwellWines

@SwellWines@epicure.social

An ex-chef & wine industry veteran with many miles on the tires ever striving to eat well, laugh often & enjoy swell wines! (& oh yeah, dogs!)

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SwellWines, to Dogs
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A hike along the Delaware River canal path & the were happy!

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SwellWines, to food
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Grilled marinated double lamb chops topped with chopped tomatoes, olives & scallions served with a baked artichoke stuffed with fresh breadcrumbs, parsley, feta cheese, chopped marinated olives & oven-roasted onion, mushroom & cauliflower rice.
pairing is an unusually modest 13.6% alcohol, organically dry-farmed offering rose petals, cocoa dusted raspberry, blackberry, dark plum & black currant fruit flavors with a base of gravely earth & oak spice.
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SwellWines, to food
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Shrimp with Bucatini, Aleppo Pepper Garlic Sauce tossed with Prosciutto, Broccoli Florets, Parsley & Scallions.
pairing is a 100% Garganega grown in volcanic soil & offering fragrant pear, lemon/lime, fresh baked bread, crushed sea shell & fresh mountain herbs.
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SwellWines, to random
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hallenbeck, to coys
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@spurs

Quick question: is it worth continuing with the stuff here on Masto?

The community seems to be shrinking while Bluesky continues to grow.

Does it matter?

What is it that Bluesky offers that Masto doesn't?

I've come to realise it's quality of connections on social media that matters rather than volume. So perhaps it being relatively quiet here is a plus?

It has been very quiet of late, though. Perhaps it's just because we've been playing badly?

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@hallenbeck @spurs personally, I only want to deal with one social media site & after trashing Fbook then Twitter, presently it’s Masto. I haven’t looked at any other site as a result. If BlueSky is that significantly better, then perhaps I will check it out, but available time is always the issue.

hallenbeck, to coys
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This @epl season is nuts! A fantastic result for @nufc... and @spurs 😁

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@hallenbeck @epl @nufc @spurs Need a W today & a 2 goal cushion will put 4th in the table.

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@spurs

Vermeeren update

"Atlético is also said to have made an opening bid of around 12 million euros, excluding a number of bonuses. An amount that doesn't even come close to what Antwerp hopes to get for Vermeeren."

"Atlético has since increased its bid, but so far the gap between what both clubs have in mind is still very large."

Antwerp want a loan back until summer if he is sold in January.

Source: https://www.hln.be/antwerp/eerste-en-tweede-bod-bleken-onvoldoende-maar-atletico-madrid-meldt-zich-concreet-voor-arthur-vermeeren~abb3afa3/

Translated: https://rentry.org/xoouzbuf

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@hallenbeck @janwlrvn @spurs @epl I think Spurs are doing this the right way, though absolutely agonizing for the fans. Stay in contact with Nusa’s reps, constantly reinforce your interest & determine what contract & fee would be needed. Then, bring in the closer. Mate! If then, we lose out, then it wasn’t meant to be.

SwellWines, to pizza
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Two favorites-
Shrimp, potato & pesto
Arugula salad, prosciutto, cut tomatoes & fresh mozzarella with shaved reggiano pizza.
pairing is also a pizza fav- Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne offering red cherry, grilled plum, raspberry, anise, chervil, Meyer lemon & light stone minerality.
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@spurs // A Timo Werner highlights video, because we live in hope...

Timo Werner ● Welcome to Tottenham Hotspur ⚪🇩🇪 Best Goals & Skills

https://youtu.be/fqkovN9bAno

SwellWines,
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@hallenbeck @spurs I don't know his current form, but from these highlights, I see quick decisions & movements which apart from Son, has been lacking in attack. I like the move. There is little downside.

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@hallenbeck @spurs Johnson has great straightforward speed, but lacks the quick moves. To me Timo looks like a better version of Solomon with a hint of Maddison & Son. If Ange can bring that out, it’s a great signing!

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@LouiseMF @hallenbeck @spurs He had 4 of the Spurs' 7 shots on goal against Burnley and it seems that he is looking to be more aggressive. The goals will come. Just waiting for @hallenbeck . 😜

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@spurs // In the wake of news that Arteta has complained to PGMOL that Saka is being unfairly targeted by opposition players, BBC Football Daily asks, “Are players being protected enough?”

A salient discussion given how Spurs are by far the most fouled team in the league and in light of the damage sustained to Maddison's ankles and Bentancur's brutal injuries (among others).

https://pca.st/episode/d19c5306-46bf-42fe-8643-98824fc2f7e6?t=698

(Link should take you to correct spot at ~11:45 in the podcast)

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@hallenbeck @spurs Lo Celso was also abused by Burnley. It was not surprising that he had to be substituted early.

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@spurs // Radu Drăgușin scouting report: Tottenham target value soared by €16.5m in 2023

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/radu-dragusin-scouting-report-forward-thinking-defender-whose-value-soared-in-2023/view/news/431965

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@hallenbeck @spurs In watching his highlights, most opposing attackers he challenges, usually end up on the ground. 💪 Spend the money!

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@spurs // Getting more than a tad worried by Napoli's advances for Dragusin. They're offering €20m cash + Ostigard (worth €10m) PLUS the loan of winger Zanoli. Gianluca Dimarzio is reporting that “Genoa would only be willing to accept if Zanoli arrives on a permanent deal.”

https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/napoli-dragusin-samardzic-calciomercato-serie-a-news

Squeaky bum transfer time. Welcome to Levyworld. 😶‍🌫️

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@hallenbeck @spurs I am reading though that Dragusin only wants a move to Spurs. Hopefully, that is true! 🤞

Martin, to coys

Really good performance today but slightly marred by conceding a late goal through sloppy play at the back. Made no difference to the result but it has done in recent games - something Big Ange needs to sort out. @spurs

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@Martin @spurs Defensive turnovers have become an issue. Fortunately, one only hurt us late, but it could have earlier.

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[Ali Gold] Loads of new Ange Postecoglou quotes as he warns his Spurs players it's never going to be smooth with him in charge, he reveals what he said to them after the West Ham defeat and spoke about the 'Spursy' tag, Brennan Johnson, Richarlison and more.

https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/postecoglou-sends-warning-tottenham-stars-28256701

@spurs

SwellWines,
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@hallenbeck @spurs Life lessons.

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snarkysteff, (edited ) to sourdough
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I have to report two significant improvements to my pizza!

  1. I now remove the parchment paper after about 4-5 minutes — it makes a big difference to the colour and crunch on the crust. (I bake directly on a pizza steel preheated to 550° F for 45 min or so.)

  2. I now make tomato sauce with Mutti crushed tomatoes, and STRAIN it over a bowl for 15 min or so before I top the pizza. This stops the “orange soupy sauce” form when cheese melts. Much better!

(Italian sausage .)

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@snarkysteff it looks great, but I am shocked that you are cooking at 550 for 45 minutes! I cook at the same temp for just 8 minutes.

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TiffyBelle, to coys

Feels heavy to lose 2 goals in the dying minutes of the game. Wolves deserved their win though. They pressed hard and it was looking like they'd not be able to find the quality to score, but found it right at the end of the game unfortunately from a Spurs perspective.

We're being found out when it comes to squad depth; the early warning to this was against Fulham in the Carabao Cup.

Trying to remain positive, but it's hard.

@spurs

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@TiffyBelle @spurs I disagreed with the squad Postecoglou played. Hojbjerg is an awful replacement for Maddison & the attack was weak as a result. It always seemed a matter of time. Betancur should have started & relieved by Lo Celso when he was spent. Hojbjerg replacing Bissouma. I also wanted to see Phillips. All caution & no dare today. Let’s hope that changes against Villa. Udogie will return & Bissouma suspended.

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@Jfrites @hallenbeck @tatonka @TiffyBelle @spurs All the more reason to have played Phillips- add a bit more speed & youthful energy.

SwellWines, to Dogs
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Our Kody has chosen a great location for a selfie!

SwellWines, to Dogs
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Komondor Kody & Pyr Lulu survey the terrain below.

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Son and Maddison have already formed a deadly, versatile partnership

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SwellWines,
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@hallenbeck @spurs It is the true statistic. 💯 I can not give credence to penalty shots as they are not truly earned unless they were the one that was fouled in the box. Son’s are earned.

SwellWines, to food
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Shrimp, Pork & Chorizo Rice with leeks, scallions & sweet red pepper served with sautéed asparagus.
pairing is a blend of & offering plum, blackberry, strawberry, bacon, anise & green herbs.
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