Wine Country Hot Spot Inspires Visitors to Swirl, Sniff, Sip & Savor this September San Luis Obispo offers wine lovers more than just the largest, fastest growing wine region in California to explore during “California Wine Month.” With adventure tours, gourmet cuisine, choice leisure activities, cultural events, and unparalleled California scenery, San Luis Obispo provides…
Luc Carl Cocktail Recipes from The Drunk Diet Besides wine, Rum and Diet Coke and Vodka Martinis, Luc Carl, the author of the Drunk Diet, has these recipes for dieters that drink (each recipe is for one serving) Carbohydrate-Free Vodka Soda “Half Drink” 2-count vodka, (whiskey or tequila) Two drinks worth of soda water (double…
Hi Eve … My family likes to drink cocktails. They do drink wine, and especially when I’m buying … LOL! At family gatherings there is usually an ample supply of margaritas, mojitos or sangria. Only my father and I drink martinis. Here’s how I make my mojitos: 6-12 fresh mint leaves (adjust to your taste)…
It had been awhile since I gave serious thought to wineries in Ventura County. Years ago, in the 1990s, we were fairly frequent visitors to Leeward Winery, which had space in an industrial park on Johnson Drive. And later, we also enjoyed visiting Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard as well as Old Creek Ranch Winery…
Luc Carl, New York City bar manager, DJ, and, what is most important to me: someone that drinks, diets and exercises, pretty much drew me into reading his book after this wild ride of an intro: “The Drunk Diet is not a diet plan that involves getting drunk and then going to the gym to…
The majority of beverage menus are likely to include a medley of manhattans and martinis that utilize the traditional trinity of vodka, whisky and gin but what if you’re looking to shake up cocktail hour with something new? Sean Parisi, Vice President of Uncorkd, an iPad application that organizes wine, spirits and beer by various…
Club Culinaire’s 32nd Picnic des Chefs is next Sunday, May 20. In wanting to prep readers as to why they may want to attend this gastric feast of both food and wine I reached out to local winemaker, Stephen Hemmert, to tell us a little more about the kid-friendly event: Hi Stephen, could you tell…
“I’m having a food baby”…my daughter’s lament when she over eats became mine on my birthday when Eddie made crab cakes AND Molten Chocolate cakes for dinner. Both came from Williams Sonoma starter kits and both, were, incredible: Crab Cake Starter Kit from Williams Sonoma Ingredients One pound real lump Crab Meat (found at Whole…
The Paso Robles Wine Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary, May 18 – 20, 2012, embracing historical roots. In 2012, wine enthusiasts are invited to experience how personality and rich history are reflected in every wine created both in the Downtown Park and throughout Paso Robles Wine Country. Tickets for this marquee wine event of California’s…