June 2014
Help us stop Buzzed Driving this Fourth of July
Driving buzzed can turn celebration into tragedy in an instant.buy isotretinoin generic https://noprescriptionrxbuyonline.com/isotretinoin.html over the counter With July 4th approaching, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding people of the cost of buzzed driving over the holiday. In 2012, 179 people were killed in crashes over the holiday period. Of those deaths, 44…
Perlis Picks: Historic Vineyard Society Tour (Part 1)
How do you decide on the wines you buy on a regular basis, whether through clubs, allocation lists, or just at your favorite wine merchant? After all, we are truly blessed with the number of wine selections we have and there are literally hundreds, actually thousands, of excellent wines available. For me, assuming of course…
Wine 101: Liking One Wine
Whether your wine choices are motivated by habit, price, a favorite wine grape or a wine grape growing region, this article will help you move forward from your current wine tastes by expanding your palate – just a bit. One of my staff writers, Rusty Sly, holds a monthly tasting and brief lesson at Valencia…
Local Treasures Returns to The Lark 6/29 with Michael Larner & Larner Vineyards
For our upcoming edition of our Local Treasures Dinner, our executive chef, Jason Paluska, and local winemaker, viticulturist and owner of Larner Vineyards and Winery, Michael Larner, have collaborated to create an amazing 5-course pairing dinner. Chef Paluska has carefully chosen local and seasonal ingredients to be specifically paired with Larner’s wines from Ballard Canyon. This event will be held…
SUMMER CRAB NIGHTS BEGIN AT THE HUNGRY CAT SANTA MONICA CANYON; CRABFEST HOLLYWOOD ANNOUNCED
3 Nights Are Dedicated to Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs on 6/29, 8/10 and 9/7 Crabfest 10 Scheduled for 7/27 in Hollywood WHO: Chef/Owner David Lentz, The Hungry Cat Santa Monica WHAT: Chef David Lentz’s restaurant, The Hungry Cat in Santa Monica celebrates Summer Crab Night, three nights dedicated to the succulent crustacean, featuring Maryland Blue…
Light and Tasty Lime Chicken by Chef Liz Pack
INGREDIENTS: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1 lime, zested and juiced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon paprika 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup white wine 2 sprigs fresh mint, chopped DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees 2. …
Circle of Hope Announces Vine 2 Wine Classic 2014
Circle of Hope and supporters are gearing up for the 13th annual Vine 2 Wine Classic on Aug. 16 at CalArts, with the brand new addition of a “Barley to Beer” experience, officials said. “We are looking forward to a fabulous event, bigger and better than last year,” said Ray Tippet, executive director for the…
Vina Robles Opens New Wine Club Lounge – Grand Opening Scheduled for the Weekend of June 28
Paso Robles, CA— Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery will soon debut its new Signature Club Lounge at their Hospitality Center off Highway 46 East in Paso Robles, California. The Club Lounge will be an addition within the winery’s existing 14,000 square foot Hospitality Center that opened in July of 2007 and features a tasting room,…