http://www.pasowine.com/events/zinfandel-festival.php If you’ve been following my wine 101 blog, or my column int he West Ranch Beacon, you know that I recently returned from a trip to Paso Robles. I dedicated full columns to wineries that also dedicated time for winemaker tours. But, that doesn’t actually cover some other wineries, with exceptional wines, our…
A “chair” outside Pasolivo Olive Oil Wearing our “thirsty” robes at La Bellasera Hotel Guest writer, Jake Stark, contemplating his articles on Whalebone and Pasolivo… The sun-streaked view of Justin’s gardens Fountain in the expansive lobby of La Belasera Wine from Minassian-Young My first view as we got closer to Paso…
Today we have a peek inside of the Family Winemakers event for media and trade that was held at the Pasadena convention center this past Tuesday and, yes, there will be a post on how I did the tasting (500 wineries, really?) in 70 minutes so I could get back to my beloved Santa Clarita….
I am excited about this home-grown effort to help those in Japan and look forward to dining at Maru Sushi on Tuesday night, will you join me? And, if you’re on Facebook, consider changing your profile pic to this design through Tuesday to help spread the word! In the wake of last week’sdevastating earthquake and…
Backsplash is on back order, this is sample. Dacor stovetop, with an electric downdraft that freaks out the cat One 7 ft slab from Bedrossian, “Marmascarato” with old cabinets. Oak floors look lighter against new maple doors My kitchen desk, and an out dated phone? Found mold under old subzero, not under floor though! Small…
Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation’s Step Into Spring Wine Tasting Join us for a refreshing wine tasting and delectable snacks as we welcome spring and raise funds for the SCV Education Foundation. Join us at The Paseo Club for a delightful and relaxing afternoon as we sample unique wines, enjoy light snacks, and listen to the sounds of Jonathan LaFrance. When:…
The event, our first SCV Wine Fest, has come and gone, almost a month ago. But the photos are now trickling in and I thought it might be fun to take a gander at our first attempt. Miss it? Go the the LA Wine Fest in June, and we’ll see you next February back in…
Bone-in chicken on a bed of fennel, onions and wine, with roasted garlic gravy poured on top. Ready in 30 minutes. Ingredients:1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)2 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken thighs Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 tablespoons flour, plus…
What a treat to tour caves at least at one winery in Paso Robles last week. Got us out of the rain, AND SNOW, and allowed us to imagine that we were dining at an exclusive candlelit wine dinner or an intimate wedding. Rows seemed endless, barrels calling out to us with their vintage years…
Three short videos for your watching pleasure this week, each around a minute long. My favorite has to be the one that, during a nice Dining With the Chefs event, I thought that we’d waited a nanosecond too long for a wine bottle to be opened and decided that driving my corkscrew in really fast,…