January 2015
Feb. 2010 Vintage Beacon: Explaining The NPA
Organized by Jennifer and Kevin Kelley, the Natural Process Alliance (NPA) is dedicated to responsible farming, minimalistic winemaking and transparency for consumers by using stainless steel refillable bottles to bring white wine to restaurants. Which led to my three questions: Why stainless steel, why only local, and any reds on the horizon? Hi Eve, Thank…
2014 Pinot Days by Rusty Sly
I know that I say this every year but the Pinot Days event is something that you do not want to miss. This year, the 6th Annual Pinot Days Southern California wine tasting event was held at the Skirball Center on November 15. This facility is gorgeous, offering a flavor of elegance and character for…
From Lipstick, Margaritas and Hairspray: Rum Chata Pudding Shots
Lipstick, Margaritas and Hairspray on Facebook had this recipe to share that looked too good not to share again: Rum Chata Pudding Shots 1 4 oz pkg instant chocolate jello pudding 1 cup milk 1 cup Rum Chata 1 8 oz container cool whip Mix milk, pudding and Rum Chata till thickened, gently mix in…
Perlis Picks: Law Estate Wines
Law Estate Wines www.lawestatewines.com I give all props to my wife Karen on introducing me to Law Estate Wines We were attending the Ojai Wine Festival in 2013 and Karen had just come back from the VIP Tent. “You have to try Law”, she said. “They’re wines are really good.” She was right. They were…
"Eve Bushman joins The Beacon as Local and Entertainment Columnist; Wine 101 and more"
( From my new gig in addition to this site,originally published January 15, 2009 on http://www.westranchbeacon.com)/ We are extremely pleased to announce that Eve Bushman will be joining The Beacon as a columnist starting this week. Eve has been writing about wine, books, non-profit news, valley events and other topics for years and has been…
World Of Pinot Noir Tickets On Sale!
2015 marks WOPN’s 15th Anniversary, fittingly our Crystal Anniversary. Expect legions of crystal stemware, filled with amazing wines, complemented by Santa Barbara Wine Country cuisine and all set on the shores of the Pacific Ocean – the edge of the Western Hemisphere. Events are sold on a first-come, first-served basis – we look forward to…
Chef 101: Martha Stewart’s Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe Doctored Up
Hubby makes an excellent Beef Stroganoff: rich, creamy and flavorful. Only problem is that his meat is always tough. (Please don’t tell him!) He sears it all first and then simmers for 1-2 hours.online pharmacy https://chesapeakeadd.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentythree/parts/html/symbicort.html no prescription drugstore This recipe calls for 8 hours of simmering – and it made all of the difference….
Feb. 2010 Vintage Beacon: My Chief, My Chef
1. You’re an LA City Firefighter, going almost 30 years, are all firefighters good cooks? Why? I would like to say that all firefighters are good cooks, but I have had a few bad meals at the station. Firefighters live at the fire station for 24-hour shifts, therefore we all have to cook for each…
Apres-Ski Cocktail Classic Returns, Best Cocktail Festival in U.S. March 2015
Experience the peak of après ski culture with the Après-Ski Cocktail Classic – March 5-8, 2015 FOUR DAY SPIRIT CELEBRATION MOVES TO THE LITTLE NELL AND OTHER ICONIC ASPEN SNOWMASS LOCATIONS ASPEN/SNOWMASS, CO – The 3rd annual Après Ski Cocktail Classic returns in 2015 with new dates and a new home base. It was recently…