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…
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…
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…
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…
Proulx Wines www.proulxwines.com The last thing Greer at Silver Horse Winery said to us the previous day as we were leaving was to be sure to visit her family’s winery, Proulx, when we were on the Westside of Paso Robles. So, as we were leaving Westberg Cellars, which is on the Westside, that is where…
As reported in “Part I–Burgundy,” Don and I traveled to Southern France this spring, combining an 8-day river cruise of the Saone and Rhone rivers with a week-long, independent driving trip along the French Riviera. As our trip progressed, we left the Saone and Burgundy behind, and the Viking Europe, carrying 150 passengers, merged onto…
Medea and I made our way up Tbilisi’s Abashidze Street . As usual when I am with Medea, we are running late. Tonight we are dining with two longtime clients from Tokyo, Fumio and Kenji. At length, we arrived at our destination. To my surprise, our guests had not yet arrived. The Sakura Restaurant is…
Flagship Event Will Feature Hundreds of Wineries, Chefs, and Food Purveyors The full flavors of Sonoma County will be in the spotlight at the 33rd annual Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch in Healdsburg, California on Saturday, September 1, 2012 as part of the 5th annual Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, presented by Visa Signature®. Taste…
Eve’s Smooth Delight created by Sommelier Greorgy Alonzo and his pal, Medea. Ingredients: 1-2 ounces of grape vodka. (Medea selected Marani Saperavi) 1 1/2 ounces of pomegranate juice 1 teaspoon of of St. Germain liqueur 1 splash of sparkling wine. Medea’s selected Bagrationi 1882 Brut 1 orchid blossom Directions: Stir all the ingredients over ice…
I was the only parent to ask to attend my neighbor’s soon-to-be nine-year-olds birthday party. At that age I guess it’s much more normal to drop off your kids and sneak off for a much-needed three-hour tour of the local mall, beauty salon or martini bar. Was I just a big loser? (Please refrain from…