Mr. Le Chene has a blog? That’s news in itself. I know most restaurants have websites, but a blog takes a little more effort. (duh.) And if you read this blog you know what a big fan I am of Juan Alonso’s French cuisine. Always my go-to place for my birthday, etc., the menu and…
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF GREATER SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ANNOUNCE 3RD ANNUAL WINE AFFAIR AND ADD EXCITING VIP SPONSOR RECEPTION Santa Clarita, CA–Sip, Stroll and Savor the sounds at the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s 3rd Annual Wine Affair. The event will take place on Sunday, October 17 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., along Town…
l-r: Sandi Gordon, Me and Susie Q Eve, This looks tasty –do you think it might be too heavy for summer cooking? I have another recipe I will send after this one. Thanks for using recipes I like. Sandi Suggested wines: Gewürztraminer, Riesling, White ZinfandelRecipe: Serves 4 2 2-pound chickens, boned 2/3 pound leeks, cleaned and julienned 1/3 pound…
“Jack!” It was my last word as I tipped ever-so-slightly to my right and knocked down every skier in my row. It wasn’t my fault. It was Jack’s fault. Jack being both the name of the sky instructor and…what was left of the Yukon Jack in my Boda Bag that day. I shared…apparently too much…
Grape of the Night is staff writer Rusty Sly’s invention. He owns the name and brought it with him to us all the way from a wine bar in Florida. And we’re grateful. We meet once a month or so, over wine, with new and old friends at Valencia Wine Company. It’s always a Monday,…
Lee Yoon, owner of Lee’s Wine Bistro in Valencia, is not highlighted often on this blog. He doesn’t do a lot of events but his followers could care less. When I found his “wine review” below on Facebook I asked if I could share it. It’s a rare glimpse into Lee’s mind, and a good…
This time when I asked Eddie what he’d like to try next for dinner, leaving all thoughts of murdering him behind (see Chili Colorado from 8/15/10) he boldly suggested Rouladen. In my usual ignorance I presumed this was a dish Grandma Ellen made (find Rhubarb pie in this blog somewhere too) and, of course, was…
The organizers of the annual TPC/West Ranch Art & Wine Galaannounced today that former Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and his wife Loiswill be this year’s Co-Honorary Chairs for the 3rd AnnualGala. The Gala is the only charitable event that raises funds fororganizations in the Santa Clarita Valley arts community. (And I love it! Search this blog…
My Story: Wine friend, on Facebook and off, Diane Ghilardi, asked me if I was free to come to Leona Valley Winery on 8/14. (See her story below mine today.) Remarkably I was free, I had not been there before, and they were having a party. A “pick-up” party invariable means, for the true wine…