Introduction
Any foodie will tell you: great food is just about as close as you can get to an out of body experience here on Earth. And, similarly, any wine lover will admit that a truly great bottle of wine is pretty near perfection. But, caught up in their reverie, both the foodie and wine lover miss a critical fact: that together, food and wine are capable of taking you to still greater heights to a state of gastronomic bliss unachievable when just one is consumed without the other. This nether world of dining nirvana is the product of stellar food and wine pairing, and by reading on, you too will be able to unlock its mysteries and savor its rewards.

Welcome to Easy and Artful Wine Pairing & Entertaining – the Extended Guide!In this guide, you’ll find the six core steps for hosting a successful dinner party! Hosting a dinner party can be a little intimidating.

Impromptu Gourmet™ makes it easy with our infallible gourmet menu. We want to help you create a dining experience enjoyable for you and your guests, which is why we’re offering this step by step guide. Inside, we’ll walk you through new ideas and traditional etiquette for hosting, serving, and entertaining.

Feel free to page through the guide, using sections such as Wine Pairing, Napkin Folding, and other “at-a-glance” charts for quick reference. We’re excited to share this with you and feel confident you’ll find it useful and successful in all your dining experiences.

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Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Hillsboro 800-492-9961, breauxvineyards.com From Leesburg, take Rt. 7 west 3 miles to Rt. 9 west (toward Hillsboro). Go 8 miles to Hillsboro then another 1.5 miles to Rt. 671 (Harpers Ferry Rd). Bear right on Rt. 671.

Windham Winery
14727 Mountain Road, Hillsboro 540-668-6464, windhamwinery.com From Rt. 7 west proceed to Rt. 9 (Hillsboro exit). Proceed 7.3 miles on Rt. 9 and take a right on Mountain Rd. (Rt. 690 N). Proceed 1 mile to Windham Farm on the left.

Hidden Brook Winery
43301 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg 703-737-3935, hiddenbrookwinery. com. Take Rt. 15 north exit and proceed approximately 7.5 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 657 (Spinks Ferry Road)and proceed 2.1 miles to winery on right.

Loudoun Valley Vineyards
38516 Charlestown Pike, Waterford 540-882-3375 loudounvalleyvineyards.com From Leesburg, take Rt. 7 west 2 miles to Rt. 9 west. 5 miles to winery.

1 . 1 INTRODUCTION

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The type of High Definition Television (HDTV) that you should purchase will depend on your requirements for the conference room where you plan to use video communications. There are a few different considerations that you will need to be aware of when selecting from a wide-range of HDTV offerings. An overview of each area is covered:

• Resolution – 720p or 1080i
• Monitor Size
• Type of Display – LCD, Plasma, Rear-Projection, etc.

In working with an experienced reseller and AV integrator, it will be important to address the following questions specific to your application:

• How large is the conference room? What is the configuration? Is this a multi-purpose room?
• How many people will typically be in the room for a videoconference?
• How will the monitors be displayed?
• Will there need to be one or more monitors to display video, multipoint and multimedia?

A Consumer Guide to High-Definition Television

If you’re ready to upgrade your entertainment experience to high-definition TV, you probably already know there’s more to it than just walking into the store and saying, “I’ll take that one.” There’s a whole new vocabulary to learn. There’s new technology to understand, and there are several choices to make. Before you invest in a high-definition television, you need to know what to look for to be sure that the equipment you select will meet your expectations both today and in the future. This guide will equip you with the basic information you need to move confidently into the future of high-definition TV, answer your questions and explain the technology in non-technical terms.

Choices You’ll Need to Make

Before you buy anything you need to make three choices.

• What will be the source of your HD programming?