The selected wine for reviewing at the Grape of the Night was Organic wine. Organic wines are chosen by consumers for a couple of reasons. The first is that organic food and drink products are certified to not contain any type of additives or chemicals such as fungicides, pesticides, etc. The second is by people…
Eve, this is a family favorite and great to make for a big group. When we had our family reunion people couldn’t get enough of it. White Chicken Chili 1 onion, chopped1 Tbsp olive oilchopped garlic to taste1 15 – 16 oz can hominy, rinsed & drained2 15 – 16 oz cans Great Northern beans…
Though not local to California, I found this wine recall notice a bit interesting. Be sure to read to the end to see what was wrong with the wine and the explosive effects. From my friend’s at Bishop’s Cellar: July 5th, 2010 After a busy holiday weekend, we hope everyone is settling into their summer routine…
Computer problems and wine do not normally go together, but in learning to write in the blog world has brought about a special relationship between my computer and I.I was attempting to re-install every program that was ever installed on my computer, after some virus had made my system unresponsive. My laptop is not new…
Gotta love the color of a French Rosé. Never confused with a White Zinfandel or any other pinkish incarnation. This one had a very delicate peachy hue. I think I had this at my friends Timmy and Judy’s house the first time. I didn’t take a photo of it but thought I recognized it by…
Cooking uncovered over high heat, the liquid reduces and concentrates its flavors in a fraction of the time required for the traditional long-simmered dish. Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cups quartered cremini mushrooms 2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices…
Wine & Cars Under the Stars was exactly as described on a beautiful short sleeves night at the Los Angeles Fairplex. The benefit is in its fourth year, offering over sixty wine tasting booths which were set up amidst live music by “The Ho Dads”, a few dozen antique California beach cars and strategically placed…
To my Friends, I finally came home this week from my business adventures and does it ever feel good. I know that Eve, as well as many of my readers, want to strangle me due to the lack of articles over the past month, but I thought that I would share some of the high…
Okay, I’m in Boston, I’ve been on the Freedom Trail, had a cannoli from Modern Bakery, even ate dinner in Kennedy’s booth at the oldest restaurant in the US: Union Oyster House. I want something Irish…now. Ed knows that if I have to wait too much longer I’ll be going through the mini fridge at…
Wally’s Wine & Spirits will host Wally’s 7th Annual Central Coast Wine and Food Celebration (WCCWFC), benefiting the Michael Bonaccorsi Scholarship Fund at UC Davis’ Department of Viticulture and Enology on Sunday, August 1, 2010, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. under the “Big Top” adjacent to the store. Wally’s popular summer afternoon tasting will…