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What a night at Grape of the Night (GOTN)! As always, my favorite group of people tantalized our palates with unique Cabernet Sauvignons from Paso Robles. Yes, we all know the reputation of the heavy hitters from Napa and Sonoma such as Screaming Eagle, Caymus, Phelps Insignia, etc. However, during my last visit to Paso,…
Grilled Lamb Chops with Pan-Roasted Grapes and Zinfandel Courtesy of Chef Ian McPhee of McPhee’s Grill Templeton (find this and other recipes at http://www.pasowine.com/) Serves four I like to serve these chops with creamy goat cheese mashed potatoes. Just make your favorite mashed potatoes and stir in some fresh goat cheese. Yep, that simple. 8 lamb loin…
Have you been wine tasting up in the Northern part of Sonoma County lately? Maybe on a little wine vacation with friends? Yeah, that’s it……..you’ve been tasting great wine, enjoyed beautiful scenery, possibly had a couple of excellent tasting experiences in some of the local tasting rooms. In general, you have been talking, laughing, meeting…
The invite read, “Join the LA Scotch Club and Glenfiddich’s Mitch Bechard for this special event. Although LASC is independent, occasionally our friends in the whisky industry do something a little special for us. Glenfiddich is throwing us a tasting complete with Hors d’oeurves, cocktails, and a special virtual distillery tour. Mitch will also be…
Mamaia Beach on Romania’s Black Sea coast is one of my favorite places to both work and play. Though I prefer the northern coastal area, the sandy beaches that have been immaculately manicured wind southward for a good 75 miles. The Black Sea lifestyle suits my pace, and Romanians know how to enjoy life. Romania…
I found this recipe on Facebook and it filled all of my criteria: No longer than one page and no prep other than cutting and measuring. I had made ribs once that had been marinated in OJ and the juice really tenderized the meat, so I thought this would do the same. I also like…
When I was a little kid I sat on the grass high above and back behind the Hollywood Bowl with my family to listen to the performances. The Bowl to me was a brilliant white blob with an uneven number of misshapen balls magically suspended over it and a dozen or so trees outlining the…
Paso Robles and Santa Barbara garner plenty of attention when it comes to wine, but insiders know the Arroyo Grande Valley as an up-and-coming hot spot that tourists often miss. Equal parts down-home charm and polished sophistication, the Arroyo Grande Valley Wine Trail is a fantastic getaway for anyone seeking a change of pace…and some…
I haven’t had homemade tortillas at home…but when I saw a pal making them and posting pics on Facebook I asked her for the recipe. Apparently it came on an antique dish towel she had bought, see below. To pair our tortillas I went to the Sabor website, a local favorite restaurant. These are the…