Food

Sniff, swirl, sip. Whether at home or at a restaurant, analyzing wine is a fairly straightforward process. And when you stick your nose in a glass of wine, you’ll typically encounter pleasant aromas like fruits, flowers, and spices. Sometimes, though, …

It’s Italy’s answer to peanut butter.  Nutella.  And who doesn’t love it?  In 2007 two writers, Sara Rosso of Ms. Adventures in Italy (www.msadventuresinitaly.com) and Michelle Fabio of Bleeding Espresso (www.bleedingespresso.com) decided that Nutella deserved special recognition, its own special …

On Super Bowl Sunday, some 1.25 billion chicken wings were consumed alongside 11 million pounds of potato chips, 4 million pounds of pretzels, and 2.5 million pounds of nuts. Massive quantities of beer helped wash all that down — nearly …

Garlicky Shrimp Scampi Pasta This is an easy, light tasting pasta. I always buy my shrimp with the shells on, and would recommend doing so.   Ingredients:  4 Large Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Thinly Sliced 2 Large Lemons, Zested & …

The Finest Italian Wine Tasting of the Year – Gambero Rosso presents Tre Bicchieri 2013 in San Francisco The most important Italian wine event of the year, Tre Bicchieri 2013, was held last February 7th in San Francisco  at the …

So how’s the family?  If it’s the Family Winemakers of California, they’re doing just fine thank you.  For the 5th consecutive year, this association of wine producers with an active membership of 550 California wineries, will be coming to the …

Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup This easy soup is full of mushroom flavor as the mushrooms are roasted first before the rest of the ingredients are assembled.  used fat free half and half along with half a potato to help create …

Mozzarella in a carriage   Ingredients: 8 Slices of bread about 8-10 mm thick 1 Buffalo mozzarella ball (with one ball you will make 4 slices) 3 Eggs 2 tbs Milk 4 Anchovy fillets (alternatively 4 little slices of cooked …

San Sebastian, in Spain, is an upscale lifestyle hang-out for the rich and famous and a lot of “wannabees.”  I have never been there, but I came very close when I visited the new look at the Sheraton Carlsbad’s posh …

The stars are aligned for a banner year in Temecula Wine Country this year. My in-box is full of exciting developments for most of the 35+ wineries that are anticipating an overwhelming public response to their ambitious programs of improvement …