In case you missed Friday’s article in the Beacon, or just want a visual, these are some of the wine-ish items that my wine contacts suggest for your gift-giving: From Wine 661: We’ve been flying through our wine totes. They’re cute little purse look-alikes (in various styles and colors) that hold a bottle of vino…
I know, I know, I’ve been remiss in running news from our neighbors up in Maryland. This is a very interesting story on how corkage, and Robert Parker, almost caused a hefty fine: Courtesy of the Baltimore Sun today: Our view: When bringing a bottle to a restaurant could be costly to your host, the…
My new Facebook find is Veronica Gonzalez Smith, the author/cook/blogger behind http://muybuenocookbook.wordpress.com and she has given Eve’s Wine 101 readers her recipe today: Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE mojitos. I know I’m not Cuban,but I do love all things Latin! The first time I tasted a mojito at aCuban restaurant I was…
For far longer than I’ve been a wine drinker, I’ve been a fan of supernatural fiction, both in the written word and on the screen. Recently, I heard of a possible upcoming television series that will combine my fondness for wine and the supernatural. According to www.deadline.com: “NBC has added supernatural soap Vines to its…
Since Rusty, the stalwart leader of Grape of the Night (GOTN), has been pinned down in his day job as a rocket scientist (no jest) I will be giving you the line up of what great wines, received as gifts, were shared this past Monday, December 6, at Valencia Wine Company (VWC): 09 Cline Viognier,…
Click on today’s You Tube link to see what the owner of The Cellar, DiMaggio Washington, is contributing to your holiday stocking. I’d say it’s a gift that keeps on giving…if you can fit it into a stocking. And, if you simply must have more shopping ideas, try reading the story this Friday in my…
I just got this e-mail last night and could hardly wait to get it up for my most charitable peeps. Wine that gives back, a courtesy discount, and, it runs from today until 12/12! Wine Orders of Twelve or More Raise $300 Medical Supplies to Needy Worldwide WHAT: The Hitching Post II Restaurant and Winery…
I paid (with Eddie’s money) for Eddie to take classes at the Culinary Arts Center in Pasadena a few years ago. This recipe was from his class was on appetizers. The dish reminded me of one I had at Sabor. Light and tasty, but the Ahi seasoning in this recipe had a lot more kick…
From Boston to Los Angeles, the 26th annual event celebrates the country’s best culinary talent in the wintertime splendor of Yosemite National Park The Ahwahnee, a full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel located in Yosemite National Park, Calif., announces its 2011 season lineup for the 26th annual Chefs’ Holidays event series. Celebrating the range of styles, personalities and…
When you chose a bottle of wine at your favorite wine bar or restaurant and the server or sommelier opens the bottle, places the cork next to your glass, pours a small amount and waits what is your take? Is this just a tradition or is there value added in this ritual? For those of…