In association with Santa Barbara Tourism, Peter and Rebecca Work and their renowned Ampelos Winery created a memorable Pinot Noir for the red carpet “Secret Room” event and gifting suite. It is always a surprise when these promotional wines are made with such care and attention. Really a hit of the entire event and Rebecca…
Yes, I know, this doesn’t have lamb which a shepherd would have used in his pie. This recipe, in fact, is for people looking for comfort food, and by people I mean my daughter. Found on Facebook: Shepherd’s Pie Courtesy Melanie Atwood Brackey, SCV Foodies. 1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey, left over rotisserie…
Back in the day, when my column was called “Eve of Destruction” it would have made sense that I made fun of something (guess which then-local politician) and then had to answer for it (when said politician called me up and asked me to lunch). Fast forward to my current glorious job as a wine…
Upcoming wine tasting event exhibiting ultra premium efforts with the dynamic wine varietal, Zinfandel, on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at La Brea Bakery Cafe in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California – wineLA is spreading the word and Elevating Zinfandel’s reputation – as the best in the business gather for a ZINFANDEL Summit. “Best efforts in Zinfandel are to…
Ingredients: For The Cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar (preferably dark) 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups dry red wine (your secret ingredient!) For…
Last week’s article wrapped up our day in Dry Creek Valley. Before moving on to our last day in Sonoma County [finally, right?] I wanted to interrupt the regularly scheduled programming with a great event that happened recently in Los Angeles involving the Dry Creek Valley. On February 20th, 2016, the Winegrowers of Dry Creek…
Every year we try to provide all the information we can get from our local restaurants on their Happy Hours – just for you, our favorite peeps. Use this as a guide and feel free to comment on any restaurants we may have missed, and any details you can share. Every restaurant on this alphabetical…
Clos Soléne, The Farm Winery, RN Estate and San Antonio join 18 other wineries, further bolstering Paso Robles’ prominence as a world-class producer of Cabernet Sauvignon. Paso Robles, California – The Paso Robles CAB Collective is proud to announce four marque wineries have joined its growing ranks. The addition of Clos Solène, The Farm Winery,…
Ingredients: Kimchee Slaw: 1 1/2 Cups shredded Napa or Savoy cabbage 3/4 Cups Hot or mild Kimchee, Chopped a bit if large 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste) or substitute siracha or Sambal Oelek 1/4 cup Mayonaise 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Chicken: 2 cups Flour…
Our millionth time to San Francisco marked our first time to Bourbon Steak, Michael Mina’s restaurant in the Westin St. Francis on Union Square. I chose the place because it was one of about a dozen that kind Facebook peeps suggested to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Why did it win over the other 11?…