Well. Here I’d been tasting whisky one way for about a decade only to find that there is another way. A better way. The Richard Paterson way. It’s not like I was “knocking it back” but I was sniffing, sampling and tasting quicker than I should have. During the Universal Whisky Experience (see the new…
When we planned a skiing vacation in Park City we had been warned that drinking in Utah would be problematic, most of which I knew from my American Wines certification course. One friend went so far to say that the cocktails are watered down, stick to the wine. (Want to cut to the chase? Story…
Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces pumpkin puree 2 ounces apple cider 2 ounces bourbon of choice Ginger beer to top Instructions This cocktail is so delicious and different everyone will be blown away! In a shaker add the pumpkin puree, apple cider, and bourbon Shake vigorously and strain with mesh strainer into a glass filled with…
Alpine Distilling, Park City’s newest craft distillery opening this year in the Silver Creek neighborhood, recently earned two medals at the prestigious International Consumer Tasting SIP Awards. Preserve Liqueur, a tea, fruit and spice flavored liqueur received the highest Platinum award, and the StoneFruit & Primrose flavored Bourbon Whiskey was awarded Gold. “We have worked…
A Slushy, Boozy Sensation You haven’t experienced the Summer of 2016 till you’ve sipped this signature frozen cocktail from BURG, Downtown Newark’s happening burger joint located in beautifully restored Military Park. “We love Old-Fashioneds and wanted everyone to try one and not be intimated. Drinks in slush form are more approachable than a neat cocktail,” notes Jette…
The ultimate eating holiday is almost here. It’s time for cooler weather, football and gorging ourselves silly. Actually – I hate football, but I love Thanksgiving! We’ll get right to it with a Fall Harvest Salad full of roasted squash, apples, dried cranberries and toasted pecans, topped with a creamy Pumpkin Goddess Dressing. For the…
What’s Old is New Again! Inspired by the resurgence of pre-prohibition era cocktails, the old-fashioned Boulevardier at Restaurant Serenade (celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016-17!), has been updated with high-quality ingredients, sorbet and hand-crushed ice. The ice in this elevated frozen cocktail keeps the drink cold so you can afford to sip it slowly while enjoying the sun…
This week readers get their wine paired with song…in the name of voice teacher, bartender, cocktail server and former Santa Clarita resident, Brittney Westover. You may know Brittney from her time bartending at Roman Holiday Wine Lounge, or teaching voice at our popular VIBE Performing Arts Studios. I know both places…and have been lucky enough…
It was a picture perfect day for wine tasting. The pesky wind was held at bay and white wine stayed chilled under the expansive tents while guests collected at tables serving wine, spirits, beer and lots of goodies to pair them with. Also cool this year was that the event was held at the Bridgeport…
(HOT! HOT!) AUCTION LOTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 WINESONG, MENDOCINO’S PREMIER CHARITY AUCTION AND FOOD & WINE EVENT ** Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th on the Mendocino Coast ** FORT BRAGG, CA – The 32nd Annual Winesong event, a spectacular weekend of award-winning wine, fabulous food, fine art, music, merriment, and charitable giving held…