tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47508335033953456612011-04-21T15:25:25.424-06:00Welcome to the Thistles Blog. Subscribe or bookmark us to recieve information on specials, upcoming events, recipies or hints on cooking.Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407248121268572361noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750833503395345661.post-53000516988645911842007-03-06T08:23:00.000-06:002007-03-06T08:25:55.605-06:00<span style="font-family:arial;">If you spill red wine, immediately soak the stain with white wine. Pour salt on the spot and rub gently. Use a sponge to take up the salt and wine.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4750833503395345661-5300051698864591184?l=thistlesamericanbistro.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407248121268572361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750833503395345661.post-90650361267542064462007-02-28T09:04:00.000-06:002007-02-28T09:07:12.728-06:00Use leftover wine to make wine vinegar. Mix equal parts of white wine vinegar and wine and leave in a corker or stoppered bottle for a moth. Pour off any sediment. Great for flavoring salads.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4750833503395345661-9065036126754206446?l=thistlesamericanbistro.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407248121268572361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750833503395345661.post-49841140981088429912007-02-17T09:37:00.000-06:002007-02-17T09:44:17.689-06:00<span style="font-family:arial;">The practice of offering a toast started in ancient Greece, when hosts toasted the health of their friends-and took the first drink-to show that they hadn't poisoned their guests' wine.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Today, we toast to honor those we care for and respect.</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Stand when you toast.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">If you are being toasted, don't stand - or drink - while the toast is offered. You should stand and respond to the toast after it is given.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Always participate in a toast. You can use a glass of water, or even an empty glass, but raise it in tribute with others.</span></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4750833503395345661-4984114098108842991?l=thistlesamericanbistro.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407248121268572361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750833503395345661.post-49644413802485669052007-01-28T10:22:00.000-06:002007-01-28T10:28:20.710-06:00By Much demand from you our customers, Thistles announces its full bar service. From special Martinis to specially hand selected Scotches, we now offer a full line of cocktails for your enjoyment.<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Make check out our "Happy Hour" 4:00-6:00PM Monday-Friday</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>All well drinks $2.00, All tap beers $2.00, </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Selected special appetizers.</strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4750833503395345661-4964441380248566905?l=thistlesamericanbistro.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407248121268572361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750833503395345661.post-16082824927878395912006-12-16T11:49:00.000-06:002006-12-16T12:06:52.895-06:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Balance - Wine</span> in <span style="font-family:arial;">which no one characteristic is stronger than the others.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Complex - A wine with a number of flavors and qualities - all good.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Finish - The way the wine fades or leaves your mouth when it's swallowed.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Nose - The aroma of the wine.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Palate - The way the wine feels in your mouth.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Weight - The texture and "heft" of a wine. Wines can be thick or thin, heavy or light.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4750833503395345661-1608282492787839591?l=thistlesamericanbistro.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407248121268572361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750833503395345661.post-64141064367179789202006-12-12T08:44:00.000-06:002006-12-12T08:55:20.245-06:00<ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span >Look at the color and clarity of the wine in your glass.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span >Tilt the glass and look at the "edge" of the wine, where it</span> meets the glass.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Swirl the wine gently to see how much "body" it has.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Inhale the scent of the wine.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Take a small sip.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">After the first sip, swirl the wine in your mouth and notice how it feels and tastes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Swallow the wine. Then notice any after-taste of the wine.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Pause to think about the wine's impression on your senses.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"> Enjoy!!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4750833503395345661-6414106436717978920?l=thistlesamericanbistro.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407248121268572361noreply@blogger.com0