August 2012
The Goddess Covers Spain, by Eve
The day before I left the U.S. to chaperone my daughter’s show choir at the Olympics, I signed up for my friend Denise Lowe’s Spanish Wine Tasting Class. I’ve interviewed Denise many times about her work as a wine educator and festival sommelier, but never attended one of her educational tasting classes. Below are the…
Les Deux Chats (The Two Cats) Winemaker Dinner at Maru is Double the Yum Factor
I love the local couple, Chris and Patty Connolly, behind the delicious Paso made wines from Les Deux Chats. Now, add one of my favorite chefs, Jason Park of Maru, creating a perfectly paired dinner to showcase their wines and you have a night not to miss! (So don’t forget to make your reservation and…
THE BELGIANS ARE COMING – BELGIAN BEER FESTIVAL
On the Eve of Labor Day, Sunday September 2, 2012, The Belgians Are Coming will guide guests through the fascinating history of the Belgian brewers and their beers.buy symbicort online https://www.mydentalplace.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwenty/inc/new/symbicort.html no prescription In Old Town Newhall, the historic center of Santa Clarita (Los Angeles), Goose On The Loose Productions will construct a village square…
Grilled Chicken, Spinach and Pear Salad with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
We wanted to make a light and refreshing side salad to go with a beef dish one night and I liked the sound of this one. After our guests arrived, and we plied them with hummus and chips before dinner, the told us to save the salad for another night. So, instead of a side…
There is no Love Sincerer than the Love of Food – Unleash Your Inner Foodie! (50% CODE BELOW)
AUGUST 15 UPDATE: FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT FOR READERS, USE: FOODIE2012 AT CHECKOUT HERE The second annual Los Angeles Epicurean Festival is about to break bread with both trade and public foodies August 26th at the historic Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. The first event of its kind that brings the purveyors of fine products to…
Vintage Eve of Destruction: Fear of Flying
Of course I realize why there might be a flight delay. It’s the same reason we don’t have enough energy in California. And why gasoline is more expensive here. It’s our politicians! So short of our council members getting a “sphere of influence” over LAX I’m totally nailed. Doubly so because I’ll have to entertain…
Montes Wines Launches “Angels in Action,” Supporting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cost-conscious consumers who want to stretch their dollar further will have a chance to make both a great wine purchase and a charitable donation during the entire month of September, when Viña Montes kicks off their “Angels in Action” fundraiser in support of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Viña Montes, the world-renowned Chilean winery helmed by…
Kitchen Wizards Presents: A Taste of Chile
By the end of this month, and through September, I am running a recipe a week from a recent wine and food pairing class I took at Kitchen Wizards. It was so good, so informative, so exciting, so mouthwatering…that one story wasn’t enough to do it justice. Want a taste? Sign up for this one…
The Details of the 2012 Vine 2 Wine Classic
Look for me! It’s one of my favorite events! The library wine tables are not to be missed as well as tons of great wines, raffle, beer, art, food and friends! When: Saturday, August 18th from 6:30-10:00 pm Where: Activities Center of the City of Santa Clarita’s Sports Complex (20880 Centre Pointe Parkway) Ticket Price: $65…