(Michael Perlis and I willonce again attend the Rhone Rangers event on August 8, 2010 at Pier 39Studios West in Santa Monica. We decided to run last year’scolumn to remind you why you should try and get a couple of the 250tickets available for yourself.) Me, Michael (your writer) and Mary (your hardworking volunteer from…
You see that right? On the upper right hand side of this casserole recipe? It says, clear as can be, Serves 12. Now, was I too presumptuous – as all of the other recipes in my Jambalaya cookbook served 4 to 6 – when I went to the supermarket and asked for the 3 pounds…
The photo above was snapped at Valencia Wine Company on 7/12 when I took advantage of: The wine purchased and shared by Mike and Lori Fraschilla, who brought along Mike and Terra Beswick – all up from Simi Valley to celebrate Chef Mike/My Parking Lot Wine Dude’s 50th b-day! The glass, mine, a gift from…
Being able to sit down with friends and a glass of wine is never a bad thing. Drinking a glass or two with friends for charity, now that just has fun written all over it. Light the night is a cancer walk charity, and they were a local host charity at the Keyes Lexus of…
( I’m missing this as on vacation without a paycheck, you?) More than 100 bottles offered including seven wines rated 100-points Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County, California—St. Mark’s Cellar Classic co-chairs Brooks Firestone (owner of Curtis Winery); Richard Harris (owner of Calzada Ridge).and Steve Pepe (owner of Clos Pepe) have announced an impressive list…
Red Wine Brownie Bars4 oz/114 grams unsalted butter (1 stick) 1 ounce (28 grams) unsweetened chocolate, broken up 1 cup granulated sugar (192 grams) 2 eggs 1 tablespoon red wine (Cabernet Franc) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon lightly into cup to get 94 grams)Red Wine Icing 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter (50 grams) 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 4…
Previously, I’ve written about being a big fan of being able to bring my own wine to restaurants. I consider it a privilege when a restaurant owner allows this. I’m okay with a reasonable corkage charge, but of course always appreciate when there isn’t one or when it is waived. I think that restaurants should…
Local Tip: Eve works alongside her Guru Guy LeLarge at Valencia Wine Company 7/12 from 6-10pm. What will she do? Who knows? But, it shall involve wine and most likely, a little craziness. Valencia Wine Company: 661-254-9300 At press time I know one thing for sure: I will work on July 12. I will work…