Eight counties in the mountains of Appalachia now have their own official “wine country.” A 2,400-square mile area in the Appalachian mountains, encompassing parts of Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina, has been designated the “Appalachian High Country American Viticultural Area,” according to the U.S. Tax and Trade Bureau. That means that the soils and climate…
I think I first met Vanessa Braxton at one of the two Santa Clarita Valley Wine Fests, undoubtedly one of the big players organizer Joel Fisher recruited from his uber popular LA Wine Fest. At the time Vanessa had a uniquely named vodka, Black Momma, and only one. Fast forward just a few years and…
TEMECULA VALLEY, CA (PRWEB) – Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country will celebrate Temecula Valley Restaurant Month this coming January with “Temeculafied” specialty burgers made from local farm-fresh ingredients at restaurants in Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley Wine Country, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Promenade Temecula, and throughout the destination. The month-long culinary event takes place at…
Santa Monica, CA: Winter in Los Angeles can be a conundrum of weather patterns, from chill winds and temperatures below 50 degrees, to a scorching heatwave that makes an appearance in January. As the temperature drops this holiday season and the wind carries a chill on its back, Red O Santa Monica introduces New Corporate…
The cool breeze off the golf course, highlighted by a setting sun, tickled cocktail-attired guests from the backs of their ankles up to the napes of their necks. Soft conversation paired with Champagne and wine, pens were plucked up to bid on silent auction items and assorted tray passed canapés, a seafood bar on ice…
Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) – The Los Angeles International Spirits Competition today announced GLOW Sparkling Energy as the Gold Medal winner for “Best Energy Mixer 2016.” There were a total of 168 Best in Class Awards, selected from over 3,010 entries received from over 23 countries. This was the first entry into any competition for…
Ingredients 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 cups Gingersnap cookies, crushed Instructions Ready for the easiest and most delicious dessert ever? In a bowl mix together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and…
I get lots of press releases. Oodles and oodles of them. So when I got one about a school in another state that made the top 50 for a culinary school education I looked at the entire list, and found one a bit more local: #20. Los Angeles Trade-Tech College-Los Angeles, California Degree Programs: AA…
Alcoholics. The dirty word. I’m watched for symptoms…comes with the territory. With questions like, “How do you stay so slim and drink so much?” or “You’re always at an event…how do you get home?” and my personal favorite, “I can only have one martini…you can have two?” Okay. I’m not one of those wine writer’s…
Paso Robles, Calif. – Alta Colina Winery, in partnership with the Tinker Tin Trailer Company, now offers luxe camping at its new Trailer Pond located at the estate vineyard. Alta Colina is the first winery in Paso Robles Wine Country to offer luxury camping, adding to its unique line-up of wine experiences. Guests wishing to stay…