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I’m going without diary products these days (Don’t ask why) and this was one of the first dishes that I made that I had to divide up the recipe: one part for me, and two parts for my fam. I could have everything in the wrap except the best part – the Caesar dressing! I…
My fire captain husband, Eddie, was injured on duty over a year ago. (I must first explain that being injured on duty doesn’t always mean in the act of actual fire fighting. For Ed if meant, simply put, that he underestimated the space between where his office chair was and where he thought it was. …
Nichols Family Preserve Another Link to Santa Ynez Valley History with Renovation of Building and Return of Brothers Restaurant Brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols, owners and chefs of the new Sides Hardware and Shoes, a Brothers Restaurant in Los Olivos and the former Brothers Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern, confirm that they have acquired the Red…
Makes 2 qt Red wine – dry…..2 sm., or 1 lg., bottle, your choice which brand. Frozen concentrate lemon-lime….1 can Ginger Ale………to be added per serving Brandy………………………..couple shots Squeeze into mixture, lemon, lime, & orange Slice the following fruits, than add to “Sangria” mixture NOTE: Any fresh fruit you’d like. i.e. Lemon, lime, oranges, kiwi,…
Silver Horse Winery http://www.silverhorse.com Awhile back, we attended a tasting at the Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles put on by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. One of the highlights of this tasting for me was Silver Horse Winery, which is located in San Miguel. This is essentially Northeast of Paso Robles, and is sometimes…
I recently queried Facebook pals, restaurant owners and those that receive our Dear Wine Friend newsletter to collect corkage fees around Santa Clarita. This article is the result. But first a definition of a corkage fee: For my wine 101ers a corkage fee is a set amount a restaurant or wine bar may charge you…
My Favorite Sparkling Wines from the Republic of Georgia Rolling green hills and the open expanse of lush vineyards dominate the panorama of the Alazani Valley. A wise man once said that the land of the gods is in essence, a vineyard between two mountain ranges. Since the legendary quest of Jason and the Argonauts…
Planning ahead I knew that when Ed and I came home from the Rhone Rangers tasting in June we would be too tired to cook so I looked for a crock pot recipe we could make up in the morning, and serve over pasta that night. This pot roast recipe, from Better Homes and Gardens,…
Cindy Stephens was one of the first members I met when I joined the Santa Clarita Athletic Club (SCAC) more than a year ago. Cindy was about my age, but in better shape, so it helped to ride next to her during a spin class to keep me motivated. It was also enjoyable watching her…