I had some summer sausage for almost 6 months in my freezer, and I’ve learned, in nearly 7 months of cooking, that that is too long. So I went online and found this recipe to use it up pronto. I added tri-color peppers, kidney and garbanzo beans, corn, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and broccoli to the…
I havenever been one to get into the costumes and Halloween parties. Perhaps that was based on my collegedays where alcohol was the entertainment and not the people you were with. However, now that my college days arelong gone, I let loose this weekend. I had a blast attending not one but two Halloween parties. …
This event produced by LearnAboutWine.com was a triple-score for attendees. A 30-minute trip (for me) to see the newly re-done Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, a one hour wine class and tasting, and then to round out the day no less that 65 wine producers from Argentina sharing their passion, and their wine. Argentina: Celebrating Diversity…
When my daughter was young she and her friend “Mantha” liked this dish. What that really meant is one enjoyed the pasta while the other ate the chicken. Reminded me of my sister; I ate the yolks and she ate the whites of my mom’s Sunny Side Up Eggs. This recipe, from God knows where…
Greetings cult members, and future members, from your friends at PulchellaWinery. There’s been a lot going on since we sent out our lastnewsletter, and we are excited to share the news with you. 2009 Vintage to beFeatured at “Sunset in the Vineyard” event All summer, our winemakers have tended to the 2009 vintageand are super…
…except that I’ve always said that I’d never be like regular wine bloggers and just rate wines. I’ve stuck to that. In the rare occasion that I attempt it, it still is Eve-il-fied. The La Aldea Monastrell 2007 “red wine”, Jumilla, Spain. 14% alcohol. I think it was between $10 – $20 (it was a…
Cask strength single malt Scotch, Irish Whiskey, Cognac, etc. at the newly open “Vom Fass” (Translated from German means, “From the Cask”). We could taste up to three for free, then $1 per taste not to exceed 10 less than one ounce pours. (Yes they do parties!) Liqueurs in flavors that ranged from fruit to…