Food

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 …

Cinnamon Orange Breakfast Buns I also decided to make some breakfast rolls flavored with candied orange peels that I was able to prepare and assemble the night before. These buns were a huge hit with the family, and all were …

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 …

In my Rock ‘n Roll DJ days, I played everything I could get from Creedence Clearwater Revival, in my mind the best American band to come out of the 60’s and 70’s.  When their song Lodi came out in 1969, …

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 …

Mention Zinfandel to most wine consumers, and it’s quickly dismissed. It’s easy to see why. For starters, many Americans associate the variety with the cheap, sweet “blush” wines that became popular in the 1980s, like Sutter Home’s white Zinfandel. This …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 & …