In all my years of wine tasting, I’ve never had theopportunity to talk wine with three other bloggers (the 4th couldn’tmake it and one of the three is also a wine educator), two in the wine serviceindustry, one winemaker and other students from DiMaggio Washington’s wineappreciation classes: Denise Lowe, Claudia Sheridan, Heidi Wiss, BethGreenwald, Mark…
I have heard many comments on my passion over the years and would like to get comments from our readers. It is no secret that I truly enjoy fine wines, beer, scotch, etc. The caveat for me personally is the word “fine”. I think that we can all agree that there are different types of…
Thereare those who would argue a good steak needs no adornment and I tend toagree. But, this sauce is sophisticated and unexpected. All I can sayis, give it a try and you’ll see what I mean. FOR THE STEAKS4 (8ounce) filet mignon steaks2 tablespoons good olive oilKosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste…
I’ve been to this yearly event a couple of times. It’s a drive, but the food, drinks and cause are well worth it. Maybe you’d like to help “Break the Cycle” of abuse that can start with teen dating. I hope that you do Dear Wine Friends! Break the Cycle, the leading national organization working…
It’s been awhile since I’ve highlighted an event in West Los Angeles – that’s because I wait until they are doing something remarkable, besides just having cooler weather, to share with readers. This is one of those times. Sake Mini-Fest As sake continues to grow in popularity, the demand for tastings and events has skyrocketed!…
(Eve is tracking her WSET education, hoping some more of you will come to class with her, and venting writing about the work she’s doing fun she’s having, at this point, studying ahead. Class starts this Sunday 10/3 at The Cellar. Get in the next session by e-mailing DiMaggio@TheCellarWBR.com) Day Three: Drive husband Eddie at…
Apparently a Gala apple (Named after the Russian exchange student that dared to live with us over 10 years ago and a “recipe” for disaster in itself?) is the same thing as a cooking apple. Go figure. All I knew is that the recipe looked simple enough for me to tackle: (And when I saved…
Thrilled at the news: The SCV Wine Classic will be on again, on June 4, 2011. But, in the meantime, the Youth Orchestra needs your help this year, Eve, We’re all upset that we were unable to hold the SCV Wine Classic this year. The Youth Orchestra Foundation is really hurting, financially, as the Wine…
I write about a lot of local – and distant – events in my effort to be a conduit of all things wine. I hawk events that I attend, and some that I don’t, and all that are for charity, some that are for profit. When I attach my name to an event, inviting the…