Rock Star Wines of Distinction

Verde Valley (Green) is now producing some very exciting wines. Verde Valley is also excelling in the realm of organic wines. Where is Verde valley? Jerome, Arizona, of course. Not only is this unlikely region producing wines of distinction, they are the vision of one whom some may consider, an unlikely source. Caduceus Cellars is…

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If I had to cook on my birthday, which is (shameless plug) 4/3, I would choose something easy like this

Another braising sauce/meal starter from Williams Sonoma!  Every Christmas I get 3-4 of these starter kits in jars, store them away and then pull from my pantry in a pinch.  I haven’t been disappointed yet!  Each one is unique and all have incredible flavors – that someone else has spent the time creating.  Today’s is…

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Vintage Beacon: Giggles and Bubbles

 I’ve been thinking about POP Champagne bar in Pasadena for a few months because…well…we don’t have a Champagne bar in Santa Clarita yet. With dozens of Champagnes, by the flight, glass and bottle, also doing the same for sparkling wines, fortified wines, pink wines, vintage champagnes and regular wines…I figured that I would get over…

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