December 2009
Anthony Blackburn: Politics & Wine
My “Cultural Appreciation of Wine” class, taught at Napa Valley College by Paul Wagner, started out with a discussion of what students did for Thanksgiving. Some students had family traditions that they repeated. Others recited menus or past holiday experiences. The discussion was lively and light hearted, as many of the class discussions are. It…
Holiday Wine Finds from Chef Mike
Looking for some great wine deals during the Holidays??? Well Chef Mike Says Check These Deals Out! 2005 & 06 Chateau St Jean “Cinq Cepague” Red Bordeaux Blend – Arguably Sonoma’s Finest Bordeaux Red was once described as the “Value” lovers big red wine. In the mid to late 1990’s this wine was $25 to…
Sunday Recipe: Red-Wine Risotto from Eating Well Magazine
Rich, red-wine-infused risotto is served as a first course or side dish all over Northern Italy. The type of wine used varies according to region. In Piedmont, a local Barbera or Barbaresco is the wine of choice. Any dry red wine that’s good enough to drink can be used in its place. Makes 8 servings,…
Their Last Suppers: Nationwide Book Signing Tour Travels to Vino 100 Valencia
The History Chef Book Signing Event Tour makes its way to Vino 100 Valencia on Saturday, December 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Author Andrew Caldwell will be on hand to autograph copies of his latest book, Their Last Suppers. Vino 100 is located at 28112 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, in the HighRidge Crossing…
A New Black Friday Dawns on Saturday: Eve’s Shopping Picks
Keeping in mind that this is my blog, no one pays me to write here, I do it for the love of the grape and the thrill of it all….this is hereby your personal Eve-Proofed Gift Guide. Most of the items here have been featured on my blog already so if you want to learn…
Eve is a Tastemaster on citysipper.com
Tastemaker Eve Bushman December 2, 2009 By David Beebe Filed under TASTEMAKERS Tags: Eve Bushman, Tastemaker http://losangeles.citysipper.com/tastemakers/eve-bushman/ What do you do? First and foremost I taste wine, then I drink what I like, I socialize, then I socialize some more as the “taste” becomes the “drink”, finally, I blog, Facebook and Tweet all about it….
Carrie DuShey’s Holiday Martini Recipes
Hi Eve! Here are two amazing holiday martini recipes that I have been enjoying: Pumpkin Pie Martini 1 part Hiram Walker Pumpkin Pie Schnapps1 part vodka1/2 part butterscotch schnapps1/2 part kahlua1 part half and half Gingerbread Cookie Martini 1 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread schnapps1 part vodka1/2 part butterscotch schnapps2/3 part kahlua1 part half and half…
Rusty’s Wine 102 Grape of the Night: An Invitation!
Wine Connoisseurs and Novices, Ever want to learn more about wine without paying to join a club? Don’t know about any wine groups, where to find one, what to expect or feel intimidated? There is a new wine tasting group here in Santa Clarita called Grape of the Night. This group meets once a month…
Rusty Sly: What’s Up with Alcohol Content?
While flying to the East Coast on business this week, I read a commentary in Zymurgy Magazine (American Home Brewers Publication) titled, “Cheers for Session Beers.” Many of you may not know this, but I have been brewing beers well before my interest in wines. I love creating and developing beers that taste better than…