BASKETBALL: Warriors’ brain trust prepares for draft
Golden State's brain trust is now hard at work executing the
Snedeker storms to British Open lead, ties 36-hole record
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England – Two days at Royal Lytham, two runs at the major championship scoring record. This time it was Brandt Snedeker, who likewise fell just short as he stormed Royal Lytham with a 6-under-par 64. But it was good enough to wrest the British Open lead from Adam Scott – and grab a piece of the tournament's 36-hole scoring mark.
Most wines should be consumed within year or two
Have you ever saved a great bottle of wine thinking it would get better with age and then opened it a few years later - only to discover that it was past its prime? That’s because the vast majority of wine is meant to be consumed now or within one to two year’s time at the most. The wines that tend to age well are the more expensive Cabernet Sauvignons and other highly tannic, red wines. Through time, the tannins (which have a bitter flavor) will soften with the wine becoming smoother, richer and more balanced. Whenever in doubt, ask the winemaker or shop manager for advice on if and how long to age the wine.
Ellis falls just short in Ontario
Not that John Ellis is in danger of losing his lead in the
Coming Friday: The Flavor Chronicle
Mitch L. Mariani II – a self-taught amateur chef – is back with his new food column, The Flavor Chronicle. See his first column, with a recipe for Roasted Chicken Amogio, in Friday's newspaper.
Cupid’s post-Valentine’s Day rescue plan
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