When I am not drinking wine [and sometimes when I am], I really enjoy reading about it. Of course, I read a lot of information online, starting with Eve’s Wine 101, and I spend way too much time on the eRobertParker.com message boards. And, I read the usual publications about wine: Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast,…
Ahoy, there, mateys! There’s trouble a’brewin’ at the Canyon Theatre Guild’s Gala Fundraiser on Friday, October 2, 2009. Notice has been posted that this evening at Cut Throat Grotto will embrace the golden age of piracy. Invitations have been issued to all pirates, swashbucklers, and privateers from the seven seas to join the brethren of…
In Honor of Brasilian Independence Day, Cabana Cachaça Launches Campaign to Educate the Trade and Consumers on the Country’s National SpiritIn celebration of Brasilian Independence Day on September 7th, Cabana Cachaça will showcase its authentically Brasilian pride by spreading awareness of and educating Americans about cachaça. From September 7th – 14th, in the midst of…
Everybody has that special place, that place where the wine appreciation epiphany occurred. And, as a wine freak-a-nomic, I get asked where that took place for me. Dang, it wasn’t plucking up raisins at Boone’s Farm or flying with a Blue Nun. Thank my wine-giving-God. It was the Wine House in West L.A. over 20…
Our Price for Heroes (From my newspaper archives over 11 years ago)My husband announced his intention of returning to a real fire station recently. He has had a varied career as a firefighter these past twenty years. Some of which was spent in fire fighting and some, thankfully for me, have been spent doing other…
The Dalmore Master Distiller Dinner @ Upstairs2! The Dalmore Single Malt Whiskies Dinner with Master Distiller Willie Tait Tuesday, September 8th, 2009@ Upstairs 2 Dinner 7:00 PM $109.00 All Inclusive In September 2003 Willie Tait found himself embarking on a new journey when he was appointed as global Master Distiller Brand Ambassador of single malt…
Italian Barrata, Grilled Honey Peach and Sliced ProcuittoGraeser Semillion 2005***Herb Crusted Tuna and Heirloom Tomato Salsa RossoHarms’ Vineyard Sangiovese 2006***Grilled Pepper Rubbed Flank Steak, Yorkshire Pudding and Bearnaise SauceGraeser Estate Cabernet Franc 2004Graeser Estate Cabernet Savignon 2004Graeser Estate Coeur De Leon 2005***Piave, Italian Aged Cow’s Milk Cheese***Aztec Chocolate Tartlett, Cinnamon Gelato and Toasted Pumpkin SeedsGraeser…