Cigar Weekly

The Internet Cigar Magazine Since 1997

Cigar Reviews
CW News
Cigarticles
First Look^(TM)
Interviews
Lifestyles

Forums
Chat Server
Events
Reno Herf
MOM/MOY
User Galleries
Resources
Where to Buy
Where to Smoke
Rate the Retailers
Cuban Box Codes
Gigante Links
Cigar Books
Cigars & Health
Whisk[e]y 101
Obituaries

By Brand
By Style
Reviews

About CW
Advertising Info
Tech Support
Legal Notices
Privacy Notice
PayPal Form

Top Cubans

Lifestyles

Miscellaneous articles about life and cigars

The Virtual Gourmand Column 9: Fish 'N Chips!

February 11, 2008 - CW Editor-at-large and Executive Chef Jason Clabaugh (BigO) treats us to the way to make fish 'n chips worthy of a London pub.

No return stamp

January 28, 2008 - CW Contributing Editor Steve Smith provides his experiences and insights on what it is like to be an American expatriate living and working in a country that was part of the Soviet bloc during the Cold War.

Travelogue-PERU: Cusco to Machu Picchu

January 14, 2008 - In late August, Dave Carpenter (Cigar Weekly’s DCarp), his wife and eight of their friends got a wild hair and headed down to Peru to spend five days trekking to Macchu Picchu and enjoying the Peruvian culture. Dave has chronicled the trip into words and photos for you to enjoy.

A Rich Pour: Column No. 9 - A Place of Grape Expectations

December 3, 2007 - December 2007 – Step back into the warmth of summer and join Cigar Weekly's Managing Editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) as he recounts a journey taken this past July to one of Ontario's, not to mention North America's, most promising winegrowing regions – Prince Edward County.

The Virtual Gourmand: Column No. 7a - Non-Turkey Talk: Three Alternatives to a Holiday Bird

November 5, 2007 - Contributing Editor and CW Executive Chef Jason Clabaugh (BigO) demonstrates three alternatives to turkey in a multi-part Thanksgiving special.

Read Part 1
Read Part 2
Read Part 3

Travelogue: Playa del Carmen – The subtle seduction that is Mexico

September 5, 2007 - Jeff Nichols (Jester) writes about 12 days he and his spouse Beatrice spend in Playa del Carmen. A light hearted narrative that humorously touches on all aspects of the experience, food, drink, culture and of course, cigars.

Zurich - A Perfect Cigar Weekend

June 1, 2007 - Zurich is not only the home of 200 plus Banks and one of the most expensive cities in the world. No, Zurich is as older than 2000 years and has a lot to offer the tourist. And maybe I have to mention that the cigar shops are amongst the finest in Europe!

The Virtual Gourmand: Column No. 7 - Crawfish, Crayfish, Crawdaddies, or Mudbugs... It's all good!

April 16, 2007 - Crawfish are in season now, so CW Contributing Editor and Executive Chef BigO (Jason Clabaugh) brings us 4 favorite recipes that make the most of the revered crustacean.

Travelogue: Havana - From the City to the Farm and Back

April 9, 2007 - Lawrence Leung (the nub) gives a puff by puff account of nine smoke filled days in Cuba. Wandering the streets of Havana along with twenty amigos, he sifts through the city's best humidors, searching for one last cigar, another mojito and a seat at the ultimate herf.

A Rich Pour: Column No. 8 - Once Upon A Time Whiskies

March 5, 2007 - Cigar Weekly's contributing editor Doug Kuebler (Jazznut) nostalgically flips the Scotch pages back to recall notable whiskies from an era many consider the Renaissance of single malts - the 1980s.

A VERY Private Club: New Jersey's Metropolitan Society

December 11, 2006 - George Koodray, Metropolitan Society Board Secretary, describes the history and location of America's oldest private, non-commercial cigar club.

Travelogue: An Irish Tale

December 4, 2006 - CW Member Robert Tinning, aka gumby, reports on the beauty, charm, and enchantment of Ireland in his travel notes.

The Virtual Gourmand: Column No. 6 - Thanksgiving Dinner

November 23, 2006 - Contributing Editor and CW Executive Chef Jason Clabaugh (BigO) concludes his multipart series of articles on cooking Thanksgiving dinner.

Part I: Deep-fry That Sucker!

Part II: Ye Olde Brined Bird

Part III: Something on the Side

Part IV: The Perfect Finish

Epilogue: What about the leftovers?

A Rich Pour: Column No. 7 - The Douro: Swinging From Sweet To Dry

November 6, 2006 - Cigar Weekly's contributing editor Doug Kuebler (Jazznut) profiles the emergence of exciting dry red wines from a region better known for its classic Ports - the Douro.

Rediscovering an Old Friend

October 27, 2006 - Cigar weekly moderator Todd Crandall (sevenmag) shares his experiences of finding new favorites in the world of Single Barrel and Small Batch Bourbon, as well as some thoughts on a few of the new offerings.

The Virtual Gourmand: Column No. 5 - Jerk Your Meat!

October 9, 2006 - Jah Mon! Contributing Editor and CW Executive Chef Jason Clabaugh (BigO) dons his dreadlock wig and ventures forth a recipe for delicious Jamaican jerk.

A Rich Pour: Column No. 6 - How I Learned To Like The Fire

September 25, 2006 - Cigar Weekly's contributing editor Doug Kuebler (Jazznut) recounts his own introduction to and growing appreciation of the whisky of Scotland, as well as offering shopping suggestions for the first-timer.

The Virtual Gourmand: Column No. 4 - Ribs, Wonderful Ribs

August 28, 2006 - Contributing Editor and CW Executive Chef Jason Clabaugh (BigO) heads back out to the grill to give us a comprehensive look at one of summer's most delicious treats: barbecued ribs!

A Rich Pour: Column No. 5 - Smoke on the Water

August 21, 2006 - Sooner or later, every Scotch lover worth his or her salt encounters Islay's whisky. In this installment of "A Rich Pour", Cigar Weekly's contributing editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) delves into the elixir of Islay and offers some sage advice for pairing it with cigars.

The Virtual Gourmand: Column No. 3 - The Many Lives of a Leg of Lamb

July 31, 2006 - Contributing Editor and CW Executive Chef Jason Clabaugh (BigO) heads away from the grill to show us three savory dishes that make the most of a misunderstood cut of meat - Leg of Lamb.

Second Hand Smoke

January 17, 2006 - Cigar Weekly member Frank Seltzer (Mowee) examines the issue of second hand smoke and tries to shed new light to some misinformation.

The Virtual Gourmand: Column No. 2 - Grilling Side Dishes

March 17, 2005 - Contributing Editor and 'CW Executive Chef' Jason Clabaugh (BigO) expands on his last column about the perfect steak and gives us five recipes for side dishes we can also prepare on the grill this summer...

Characters In Sports

March 4, 2005 - Cigar Weekly member Todd Crandall (sevenmag) presents us with a view of the changes in today's sports personalities.

A Rich Pour: Column No. 4 - A Tale of Two Wine Rivers - The Saar and the Ruwer

September 25, 2004 - Follow Cigar Weekly's contributing editor Doug Kuebler (Jazznut) as he takes a detour from Germany's Mosel River in search of some very special white wines.

The Virtual Gourmand: Debut Column - Steak Through The Heart: A Carnivore's Companion to the Common Cow

August 2, 2004 - Contributing Editor and "CW Executive Chef" Jason Clabaugh (BigO) takes us step-by-step through the process of selecting, preparing and grilling the perfect steak.

Up In Smoke: Column No. 2 - All Things Sharp?

July 22, 2004 - Cigar Weekly member and columnist Jason Rhine (Rhino) discusses cutters, punches, piercers and blades.

A Rich Pour: Column No. 3 - Madeira - A Magical and Majestic Wine: Part 2

July 16, 2004 - In this, his second and concluding installment on Madeira, Cigar Weekly's contributing editor Doug Kuebler (Jazznut) focuses on the vinification, maturation, styles and consumption of Madeira, as well as on how ideally it complements the smoking of a fine cigar.

Travelogue: Trip to Camp Camacho (Part 2)

June 12, 2004 - Part two of David Cooper's (DaveC) visit to Camp Camacho with lots of photos of the process of manufacturing Camcho cigars.

Up In Smoke: Debut Column - How Do I Relax

May 26, 2004 - The debut column from Cigar Weekly member and columnist Jason Rhine (Rhino) discusses his favorite way to relax: Hockey and a good cigar.

A Rich Pour: Column No. 2 - Madeira - A Magical and Majestic Wine: Part 1

May 21, 2004 - In this, his first of two installments on Madeira, Cigar Weekly's contributing editor Doug Kuebler (Jazznut) takes a look back at how this wonderful wine came to be, and at how the little island in the Atlantic gained renown far beyond its modest size.

Travelogue: Trip to Camp Camacho (Part 1)

April 8, 2004 - On a recent trip to Honduras, Cigar Weekly member David Cooper (DaveC) had an opportunity to visit and document his experience at Camp Camacho, as well as spend some time with Christian Eiroa from Caribe Imported Cigar.

A Rich Pour: Debut Column - A Beginner's Guide To Starting & Stocking A Wine Cellar

March 22, 2004 - The debut column from Cigar Weekly member and contributing editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) discusses the finer points of starting and stocking a wine cellar.

Mardi Gras and Cigars in Mobile, AL

March 13, 2004 - Cigar Weekly member Todd Crandall (sevenmag) attended the lesser known Mardi Gras festivities in Mobile, AL, where Mardi Gras in America actually started. Here he presents us with a review of the parades and the cigars he enjoyed while attending.

Travelogue: Smoking your way around Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

May 20, 2002 - CW Member Claudia Ellis (BonVivantess) and her husband Gil (ragic) recount a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Copyright © 1997-2007 Wednesday Afternoon Cigar & Strategy Group LLC. All rights reserved.