Recipe and photo from: http://www.nativefoodandwine.com/recipesjournal/caribbean-christmas-punch.html 1 lemon, sliced thinly1 orange, sliced thinly1 cup brandy/Cognac1 pineapple cut into chunks3/4 cup sugar1 cup strong black tea, chilled3/4 cup rum, aged or spiced, whichever you prefer1 cup apricot brandyhalf bottle or more Champagne or dry sparkling wine3 cups of club soda Ina large mixing bowl combine half the…
You’ve probably seen him around town; very dapper, and often with that beautiful woman on his arm. He frequents many of the Santa Clarita Valley dining establishments, and well he should. Stephen not only knows his food, but he is the local representative for food purveyor Sysco Foods. But Stephen also makes wine. Wonderful wine….
Ingredients: (1/4 cup) dry white wine 2 tbs tamari (wheat-free soy sauce) 1 tbs wholegrain mustard 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 (about 225g each) veal cutlets, excess fat trimmed Salt & freshly ground black pepper Panzanella salad, to serve Directions 1.Combine the wine, tamari, wholegrain mustard and garlic in a large glass or ceramic bowl….
“Where are you? It’s 4:50 and I expected to see you behind the bar to help pour? DiMaggio is here. There were at least a dozen of us waiting outside so they had to let us in!!!” Cathy Martin, fellow WSET graduate and home winemaker, yelling into her cell phone – at me! (The photo…
Today I have a short YouTube of me freaking out over snow – the last time this happened I met up with Chrissy Pupster at Susie’s house for a day of wine, snuggling with our men and a attempt at romping. In. The. Snow. Yes, it was here in the SCV, I was a newlywed,…
I LOVE THIS EVENT. The venue, Barker Hangar in the Santa Monica airport is ginormous! The only thing bigger? You guessed it – the number of wineries serving their best Pinot Noir. (For all of those “order ticket” bubbles click here.) 2ND ANNUAL PINOT DAYS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRAND FESTIVAL PUBLIC TASTING Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:00pm-6:00pm…
Okay, I simply can’t keep up trying a new recipe every week for two reasons: 1. I’m lazy and 2. My family likes some the new recipes that I’ve made so far and they just want repeats! So today I give you: Indian food via a jar! This is what is…
Waiting for all of you to get back from vacation to run the story of Pulchella Winery Tasting Room’s soft opening. (The full story will run this Friday, 1/7/11 and includes all of the wine we tasted.) But all in attendance that first night agreed that winery co-owners Steve and Megan Lemley, along with Nate…
Fire damages Rochefort Trappist beer abbey in Belgium On December 30, 2010 a fire broke out and damaged the Rochefort Monastery in Belgium. This abbey at St Remy-Rochefort is famous for its Rochefort beer and dates back to the 13th Century. The abbey has been producing beer since 1595 and is known today for producing…
Ingredients3 tablespoons white wine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 pound chuck eye steaks, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 1 large shallot, sliced 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth Preparation1.Combine the first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Add steaks, and letstand at room temperature for 10…