OC offline Saturday, July 9th-Updated with venue and details.

[Eldon_Gath]

@Cris Whetstone

For those looking for things near Eldon’s there is also a very good German deli nearby and a Polish deli in the neighborhood.

Mattern Deli

Polka Deli

And of course Wine Exchange is just up the road.

The things you learn in here. I have lived here for 25+ years and have never heard of the Polish deli. Mattern’s is walking distance, done it many times, and pretty darn authentic. IMO though, Pacific Ranch Market makes better sausages.
I am planning to bake some focaccia breads, maybe a few other things too.
My wine preferences seem to be getting some abuse. I am in the “delicious” camp. That means keep your horse dung out of my wine, keep your vegetables in the frig, and most especially, acid is NOT a flavor. Simple. But, for reasons that still elude me, I still try it all.
See you all Saturday.

[Cris_Whetstone]

Good call on Pacific Ranch Market. I knew I was forgetting something. Just ignore the wine section folks. Nothing to see there.

[Brad_Kane]

@Peter Cargasacchi

I can’t make it. I have to go to a wedding… Sorry.

Hey Peter. Don’t know how I missed your post, but bummer! I was looking forward to catching up and hearing more strange but true facts.

[Chris_White]

@Eldon Gath

@Cris Whetstone

For those looking for things near Eldon’s there is also a very good German deli nearby and a Polish deli in the neighborhood.

Mattern Deli

Polka Deli

And of course Wine Exchange is just up the road.

The things you learn in here. I have lived here for 25+ years and have never heard of the Polish deli. Mattern’s is walking distance, done it many times, and pretty darn authentic. IMO though, Pacific Ranch Market makes better sausages.
I am planning to bake some focaccia breads, maybe a few other things too.
My wine preferences seem to be getting some abuse. I am in the “delicious” camp. That means keep your horse dung out of my wine, keep your vegetables in the frig, and most especially, acid is NOT a flavor. Simple. But, for reasons that still elude me, I still try it all.
See you all Saturday.

I’m with Eldon: There’s a Polish deli nearby? Where’s the Costco? Who knows. . . maybe one day, one day far, far, away, I may move to the fine city of Orange and find out for myself! And yes to what Cris said, there’s nothing to see in the wine section of Pacific Ranch Market. Just move along folks. . .

[Glenn_Murlin]

@Eldon Gath

@Cris Whetstone

For those looking for things near Eldon’s there is also a very good German deli nearby and a Polish deli in the neighborhood.

Mattern Deli

Polka Deli

And of course Wine Exchange is just up the road.

The things you learn in here. I have lived here for 25+ years and have never heard of the Polish deli. Mattern’s is walking distance, done it many times, and pretty darn authentic. IMO though, Pacific Ranch Market makes better sausages.
I am planning to bake some focaccia breads, maybe a few other things too.
My wine preferences seem to be getting some abuse. I am in the “delicious” camp. That means keep your horse dung out of my wine, keep your vegetables in the frig, and most especially, acid is NOT a flavor. Simple. But, for reasons that still elude me, I still try it all.
See you all Saturday.

I just picked up some bockwursts from Mattern’s, so we’ll get a chance to sample their wares at least. Personally, I love Mattern’s sausages. If Pacific Ranch’s are better, I’m ready, willing and able to be convinced. I hope someone brings some.

I’m looking forward to this, Eldon. See you tomorrow evening.

[Jay_Selman]

After about 9 hours, the pork belly is just about done. Not kosher, but rather tasty IMHO. Hope the crowd likes it.

Jay

[J_Benjamin]

Dang, I really want some of Jays pork, but I can’t make it…sorry, have fun!

[Paul_L_i_n]

Feeling rather under the weather, so I’m afraid I’m going to have to miss this. Sorry – hope you all have fun!

[Chris_White]

@Glenn Murlin

@Eldon Gath

@Cris Whetstone

For those looking for things near Eldon’s there is also a very good German deli nearby and a Polish deli in the neighborhood.

Mattern Deli

Polka Deli

And of course Wine Exchange is just up the road.

The things you learn in here. I have lived here for 25+ years and have never heard of the Polish deli. Mattern’s is walking distance, done it many times, and pretty darn authentic. IMO though, Pacific Ranch Market makes better sausages.
I am planning to bake some focaccia breads, maybe a few other things too.
My wine preferences seem to be getting some abuse. I am in the “delicious” camp. That means keep your horse dung out of my wine, keep your vegetables in the frig, and most especially, acid is NOT a flavor. Simple. But, for reasons that still elude me, I still try it all.
See you all Saturday.

I just picked up some bockwursts from Mattern’s, so we’ll get a chance to sample their wares at least. Personally, I love Mattern’s sausages. If Pacific Ranch’s are better, I’m ready, willing and able to be convinced. I hope someone brings some.

I’m looking forward to this, Eldon. See you tomorrow evening.

Okay, I’ll be in charge of picking up sausages from Pacific Ranch. Let’s hope they have some in stock. If not, it’s gonna be pizza from Wise Guys

[andy_velebil]

@Paul L i n

Feeling rather under the weather, so I’m afraid I’m going to have to miss this. Sorry – hope you all have fun!

Stop being a sissy and show up. A little alcohol will kill whatever you may have. It’s just what the doctor ordered

[Michel_Abood]

@andy velebil

@Paul L i n

Feeling rather under the weather, so I’m afraid I’m going to have to miss this. Sorry – hope you all have fun!

Stop being a sissy and show up. A little alcohol will kill whatever you may have. It’s just what the doctor ordered

Remember, Brad loves Chardonnay, Champagne and Australian Shirazes. Have fun!

[Rob_Winn]

@Paul L i n

Feeling rather under the weather, so I’m afraid I’m going to have to miss this. Sorry – hope you all have fun!

Go get a B-12 shot

[Marshall_Gelb]

Fresno State has produced some great winemakers and the sausages are excellent as well!

See you all later if I don’t get too lost!
Gotta go find my passport!

Cheers!
Marshall

[ToddFrench]

Anyone going past Winex (Wine Exchange) on the way and can pick up some wine I have had there forever?

[Mark_Hubbard]

Francine has made a chicken dish she says is “spicy”, so I’ve loaded up a chilled 2007 Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Spätlese (WA 95) to pair with it. I’m also bringing one of Eldon’s personal favorites, a 2004 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz (WA 94/WS 95 and #10 of the 2006 Top 100). I’ll throw a couple beers in the bag for Francine and a Spanish Cava to share as well.

As much as I wanted to be in Berserker uniform (cargo shorts and T-Shirt) for this, with the weight loss, my cargo shorts just won’t stay up so I’m going to have to be sporting golf shorts!

See you all shortly!

[Robin_Miller]

Jane,
Were going to miss you…and you are going to miss my Crab Cakes…

[J_Benjamin]

@Robin Miller

Jane,
Were going to miss you…and you are going to miss my Crab Cakes…

Ah, the infamous crap cakes…yes…

[Steve_Anderson]

Eldon/Clara,

Thanks for hosting this in your amazing home! You went all out and we had a great time. Loved the focaccias too.

Brad: Good to see you again and thanks for giving us a reason to get together. Your caprese was killer.

Food was awesome and so were the wines (except for the stinky ones of course)!

A great evening! Good to see everyone.

Cheers,

Steve
(representing the San Diego Flavor Brigade)

[Arnold_Caplan]

Really nice evening. Great to see everyone. The food was awesome. Enough wines for the flavorful and the not

Really appreciate Clara & Eldon’s hospitality.

Thanks to all that made it a such a fun event.

Lisa & Arnie

[Chris_White]

Thanks (again) to Eldon and Clara for hosting such a fun filled event! Great to see Brad again and mingle with wine friends. The food was delicious - meat mania in fact! Really good. And for dessert, smores were a great idea, thanks Francine!! A perfect evening with wine, food, friends. . .and lizards