Vine 2 Wine, in this its second year morphed with The SCV Wine Classic, has successfully created an event that leaves nothing, sans your own notes on the wines, left to the imagination. Let me explain… Vine 2 Wine, run for nearly a decade by the former Betty Ferguson Foundation, was a lovely afternoon affair…
The region of Monferrato, Italy is a spectacular expanse of rolling hills and vast vineyards. This is the fabled area of Piedmont. A wine region that has been extensively celebrated in the arts and literature. On hot days in Monferrato, what white wines do the locals drink? The answer is quite simple, they seldom, if…
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I couldn’t believe that Eddie wanted to run against me for Site Council at Samantha’s elementary school, Peachland. I called the school to ask if having two parents from the same family were allowed, being that we may have too big a “vote” on school budgetary decisions. No, not a problem, in fact they just…
Restaurateurs will Honor Farmhouse Cooking and Central Coast Lifestyle in the Montecito Country Mart Location Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, owners of the acclaimed Lucques, A.O.C., Tavern and the Larder at Maple Drive restaurants in Los Angeles, announce that they have finalized plans to open a new restaurant in Montecito, on the…
Bakunin Cocktail 1-2 ounces of orange flavored vodka. I decided on Stolychnaya 1 ounce of Grand Marnier 2 ounces of fresh orange juice 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice 1 dash of grenadine syrup Combine the ingredients in a shaker and shake well. pour into a small highball glass over crushed ice and serve….
Blue Ginger http://www.ming.com/blue-ginger.htm I have to admit that I’ve never been a fan of this whole “celebrity chef” thing. The concept really seemed to start with the Food Network, and then exploded with shows like Bravo’s Top Chef. Not that I don’t enjoy the shows — I definitely do. But, too often, the restaurants I’ve…
You have a choice here Dear Wine Friends, if you want a quick “taste” from last week’s Spirits Confidential LA event you can read a story in pictures here, or you can read the full story (including stories from our dignitaries) posted in The West Ranch Beacon today. Now how about a taste of what…
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In my holiday stocking, don’t ask me how, Ed fit in a jar of Williams-Sonoma Short Rib Braising Sauce. I waited nearly 8 months before I pulled it out of the pantry and decided to give it a try. I had a day of jury duty and figured this would fit the bill…