The first thing I ever learned to cook was spaghetti, and now so many years later not only are my favorite ethnic foods Italian, but I still love cooking it. Of course now it’s a bit more sophisticated with fresh herbs and robust vegetables bursting with color, but the feeling is the same. Italian food ...
Southern California has long been a place of wine connoisseurs and no visit to the area is complete without some wine tasting. If going directly to a vineyard isn’t you cup of tea then you want a wine tasting bar. And Southern California has many wine tasting bars to chose from. I have compiled a ...
They are having fun at the Barefoot Wine and Bubbly Winery! I asked Jennifer Wall, the Winemaker, “Are you really barefoot when you walk around the winery or when you prepare the wine?” Jen answered, “Of course not! The word Barefoot signifies kicking back and having a good time being barefoot and free to enjoy ...
The Edna Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is located in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was established in 1982 and consists of over 22,000 acres. It is completely encompassed by the larger Central Coast AVA. This California AVA is shadowed by volcanic mountains and has black humus, chalky and clay-rich soils. The Edna Valley ...
San Francisco is home to many things; great shopping, wonderful sightseeing, friendly people, and yes, even awesome wine bars. I’ve had the opportunity to try out many wine bars in the San Francisco area, and here are my top 5. #5) The Nectar Wine Lounge. Nectar is a fantastic spot for small get togethers with ...
Happy New Year! My husband and I are sitting here waiting to ring in the new year with a bottle of 2004 Le Grand Noir (Black Sheep) Chardonnay-Viognier blend. We just enjoyed a nice salmon dinner and paired this wine with our fish, where it stood up remarkably well. I have to admit that I ...
Ernest Gallo, one of the richest men in America, died at his home on Tuesday. He was 97. According to winery spokeswoman Susan Hensley, “He passed away peacefully this afternoon surrounded by his family.” Ernest and his brother Julio helped put California’s wine industry on the map,” said Peter Marks, a senior director at the ...
Behold the Pacific Dungeness crab! Crab season has officially arrived out west. Beginning in November and continuing through June 30, 2013, crabs are plentiful in coastal waters. True blue Californians hold vigorous debates over who has the best recipe for homemade varieties of this succulent, sustainably caught item, sometimes referred to as San Francisco crab. ...
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