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…
Make it easier on myself and set resolutions I WANT TO KEEP: From a winemaker friend who shall remain nameless: I will try a little wine before spin class. From a fellow WSET grad Cathy Martin: I will pour at Pulchella’s Tasting Room because they will be packed to the rafters. From a local Paso…
…what is written all over my chest? Yes, I said chest, at least I didn’t say boobies…oh wait…I just did. After we get past that, then I show off some of the wine-themed gifts I received, and some that I was meant to give gave. And the big ending to my last YouTube of the…
Comedy Show9:00pm-MidnightThe 6th annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Blast and Dinner brought to you by J.R.’s Comedy Club. Featuring Keith Ross and Joanie Fagan from “3 Blonde Moms” Menu Baby Mixed Salad Vinaigrette Feuillette of Seafood Sauce Armoricaine St. Francis Chardonnay Poached Salmon Beurre Blanc and Lobster Sauce OrBreast of Chicken with Morel Cream SauceOrRoosted…
From Kedar’s blog: http://mero-kura.blogspot.com/ I’m an e-mail junkie. I read everything. But, even with that said, I’m also queen of the “delete” and “junk” buttons. Especially if I get an e-mail from someone I don’t know, or, as the case may be, from a country I don’t know anyone from. Now enter my new e-mail…
Artisan, the acclaimed American Bistro by brothers Chris and Mike Kobayashi in the heart of Paso Robles, announces the return of their popular Monday Night Supper series, beginning Monday, January 3, 2011. As an extension of the restaurant’s philosophy of “Farm to Table” cuisine, Artisan is offering a three course family style menu of Kobayashi’s…