Food

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 …

I’ve known for some time now that the most vital district in San Diego County is that business and residential area between University City and Del Mar.  If you take a good look at a county map, it’s the geographical …

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 …

If your holidays’ meals were abundant you may want to consider spending few days, at least, going lighter. Here are few veggies tips for you.   Eggplant Gratin   Crisp and bubbly on top, and tender and moist underneath.  Crisp and …

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 …

This week, we’re featuring Antonio Fattori, the owner and winemaker of Fattori Wines in northern Italy.   Fattori is a third-generation winemaker. The family began making wine at the beginning of the 20th century, when Antonio’s grandfather planted 17 acres …

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 …

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, …

Ask a wine enthusiast to name his favorite value wines, and he’ll likely to steer you towards bottles that cost between $15 and $25 each.   This makes sense — many oenophiles think nothing of dropping $25 or more on …

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 …