As most of you know my writing skills and interests are more in the scientific realm. I generally do not write articles about my travels or experiences with wineries and vintners. Mike Perlis is a master at this and knows a lot more about the history and changes in the Paso Robles area than I…
Ingredients Lobster 6-8 (1 to 1 1/4 pound) fresh, live lobsters 2 Lemons 1/4 pound butter Stuffing 1/4 pound butter 2 8-ounce cups Ritz Crackers 1 8-ounce cup fine bread crumbs 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 4 ounces fresh snow crab meat 4 ounces shredded Monterrey Jack…
First Harvest Olio Nuovo and Three Complete Gift Sets Now Available for Shipping for the Holiday Season WHO: Pasolivo Olive Oil WHAT: First Harvest Limited Release Pasolivo Olio Nuovo and Three Pasolivo collections, specially selected for holiday gifting: Bath & Body Olive Oil Hand Soap Olive Oil Hand Lotion Olive Oil Body Butter Scented Olive…
As predicted, the guests of Valencia Wine Company’s 9th Holiday Tasting were thrilled with the move from TPC to having the event at their “home” at the wine bar. All of the comments I got, not just most, centered on the ambiance, the delivery of the promised best wine suppliers, visiting with winemaker Mitch Cosentino…
Maru’s last day is 12/12. Info about what happened can be found on their Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/MaruRestaurant?ref=ts&fref=ts) I’m re-posting two stories, 11-28-12 and 12-5-12, that I’ve done on their wonderful food and service. Jason Park said that if you want to get in before they shutter for good, make reservations: 661-290-2595. Today readers get to…
On Sunday, December 3, 2000 while almost everyone was either tied up in their own holiday lights or watching someone else do it at the tree lighting at Henry Mayo, Samantha and I attended a free concert from the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at Valencia library. Maybe it was the fact that I didn’t tell…
Vision for Boutique Operation Include Orchard Planting, Remodel of Tasting Room, Bath/Beauty Products, and Vacation Rentals PASO ROBLES, California; – Brian Dirk, president of the Troy Group in Costa Mesa has announced the acquisition of Pasolivo, the award-winning olive oil company and ranch located in Paso Robles, the heart of the California Central Coast known…
From the Food Network, created by Jean-Pierre Brehier 6 servings Ingredients 1 to 2 butternut squash (about 4 pounds total) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup diced onions 1 cup diced leeks 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons…
The holiday season is here and many people are big fans of Pinot Noir with their turkey and ham dinners. Yes, there are other selections you could be making in pairing wine with your family holiday meals, but I have had so many questions about suggestions for wines to pour I felt it was a…
