CityView Magazine

8 | October 2015 publisher's note CITYVIEW has been printing a Food and Wine issue since 2008. In 2013, our new editor Miriam Landru encouraged us to a start a launch par- ty to introduce the is- sue. We have dozens of sponsors that provide food, beer and wine for our guests. We also sell tickets to the public for $25 which the proceeds this year will be used to donate money to local charities. Last year, we had 450 people enjoy themselves at Vizcaya Villa (formerly Fayette- ville Museum of Art). The same venue will be used this year and we expect another big crowd. By the time you read this our third party will be "in the books." Reading this issue, you will see a lot about Food and Wine, which are my two favorite pastimes. I am a red wine aficionado. Although I have only been to Napa Valley one time in my life, the grapes grown there are some of my favorites. Most of the famous wines from there are too expensive for me, but occasionally I will splurge for a Cabernet Sauvignon bottle like Caymus, Opus One, Joseph Phelps, Groth or Silver Oak. I have joined a club called Wines Till Sold Out (WTSO) and they have numerous offers daily of a good value on good wines. If I act fast sometimes I can get a very good Napa Cab that retails for $50 plus for under $25. A good deal, I must say! A hobby that goes great with red wine is grilling out. Making hamburgers is a specialty of mine. My friend Bob Gaines gave me a recipe that we call "The Thomas Burger." The recipe calls for one pound of hamburger meat with chopped onions and green peppers with ½ a cup of Thomas sauce. Mix them all together and that makes at least four giant hamburgers. Grill them for about 30 minutes on a Holland Grill or 12 minutes on much hotter gas grill. The first time I made them I misunderstood his instructions and used a full cup of sauce which made the hamburger too moist and it fell apart while cooking. They still tasted great, but don't go too crazy with the sauce! Make yourself "The Thomas Burger," enjoy it with a good glass of Cabernet and give all the glory to God that made those things for our joy. ASH "At our hospital, as in life, compassion is our passion." CARING FOR YOUR PETS Cross Creek Animal Hospital 2147 Skibo Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 910.868.1164 crosscreekanimalhospital.com Dr. Shannon M. Poole, DVM and Associates Offering unfurnished and furnished single family homes with all the convenience of apartment living including: Fully equipped kitchens Backyard patios Washer and dryer On-site maintenance A gated community Pet friendly with dog park Playgrounds for children Basketball, volleyball and tennis courts RAEFORD FIELDS IS YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME! " We l c o m e t o t h e F a m i l y " CORPORATE HOUSING FULLY FURNISHED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM LEASE "In the country yet close to everything…" 300 Bellflower Circle, Raeford, NC 28376 910.875.6000 • www.raefordfields.com Offering new tenants a FREE Luxury Cruise Vacation with 12-month lease! CORPORATE & FAMILY HOUSING Welcome to the Family

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