From Denise Mortimer Wogatzke: “Annnddddd the winner issssssss ME, well kinda! Won the bake-off forPresentation for my Chocolate Pots De Creme with a Raspberry KahluaWhip and Anne won it for Taste with her Blueberry Cream Pie. Only twovotes shy of winning both but hey…Anne’s was killer! Fun day…I’mBEAT!” Ingredients 4 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate,…
If you celebrate Christmas, or if you don’t, most likely you have read a few letters this time of year that seem…well…kind of obnoxious. In my house I lay them out in a stack so that my relatives can read them while they wait for Eddie to finish cooking. There are usually good for a…
This story, by my winemaking pals in the Santa Clarita Vintners and Growers Association ran over a year ago in this blog. As it took place during the holidays I thought it apt for today. The day after Christmas 2008, we found ourselves in Florence, Italy for oneweek as a result of having found an…
The Cellar High-End Wine Tasting The high-end Wine Tasting held by DiMaggio Washington last night (22 December 2010) at The Cellar Wine Bar was spectacular. Have you ever wanted to try a $100 plus bottle of wine but were afraid that you would not like it? Too risky? This tasting took that worry away. For…
Photoshop by: Roman Weiser. This week’s YouTubeS: A sneak peak at opening night guests enjoying the Pulchella Winery Tasting Room and… Chief Eddie’s Holiday Trains – yes I got all three winding through Christmas-Present-Tunnels. Click Here.
Another great recipe from my Disneyland copy of “Jambalaya” written by a women’s church group in New Orleans. And not one thing wrong in the recipe. It was gobbled up. I served it over white rice, with a few drops of soy sauce. I didn’t cut up a whole fryer – instead I just cut…
Have you ever wanted to taste some high end wines to find out for yourself if they are really worth $100 or more? The Cellar Wine Bar is offering such a tasting on Dec 22 at 6PM for $45/person. The owner, DiMaggio Washington, is even going a step further by having them tasted blind. This…
New Year’s Eve’sMurder Mystery Party: “The Chef is missing!”@ Pars Restaurant (See scoop for Eve Wine 101 readers below. I’ve eaten there – it is outstanding!)Includes: 7 Course Dinner & Wine Tasting, menu prepared by Pars Restaurant & Dusti Patterson, Live Music by Lony Williamsplease call 661.273.5600 make reservation limited seating Wines from Leona Valley…
1 cup water2 cups granulated sugar1 can evaporated milk1 can sweetened condensed milk2 – 6 egg yolks, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup rum (or to taste – use light or dark rum, your preference)(I used nearly 2 cups, but that’s just the kind of girl I am!) Combine water and sugar and boil for 3…