Archive for August, 2010

The Call of Summit Sirens

The Call of Summit Sirens

 Since my very first visit, I’ve felt like there was something magical about the Santa Cruz Mountains. The magic’s not literal, of course; there’s...

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DINING DETECTIVES-Laurus Restaurant

DINING DETECTIVES-Laurus Restaurant

  Spiced Lamb Spare Ribs We have always enjoyed going to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville to dine and shop but had not been there in well over a year. We knew there...

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Planters NUT•rition Snacks

Planters NUT•rition Snacks

When hunger pains come between meals, sometimes it’s all too easy to reach for a chocolate bar or bite sized candies. Sure, many of us would prefer something...

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Ahi Cones

Ahi Cones

By Chef James Ormsby, Made with: California Farmed Abalone Tobiko Caviar Ingredients For the Cones: 1 lb. California Farmed Baby Abalone Steaks Olive Oil 1 Jar Black...

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Yorkville Cellars: Wine with Perspective

Yorkville Cellars: Wine with Perspective

  Read reviews of Yorkville Wines here: http://bit.ly/b9K1Nt Yorkville Cellars is tucked away along the winding turns of California route 128. Out in the open...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Opulence Cab Franc

Hunt Cellars 2006 Opulence Cab Franc

  David Hunt spent years looking for the perfect venue for his wines and eventually settled on a uniquely beautiful property of over 550 acres in the foothills...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Maestro

Hunt Cellars 2006 Maestro

   The Hunt Family decided to name their vineyard, “Destiny Vineyards, in honor of their new baby girl they named Destiny who was born in 1996.  Destiny...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Serenade Syrah

Hunt Cellars 2006 Serenade Syrah

   At Hunt Cellars, they specialize in “memorable wines.” Winemaker David Hunt is quite well known in the wine community for his amazing barrel work, and once...

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Hunt Cellars 2003 Zinful Delight Port

Hunt Cellars 2003 Zinful Delight Port

 David Hunt, the owner and winemaker is blind, but he plays the piano and names most of his wines after musical terms. David says that blindness makes his palate...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Thriller

Hunt Cellars 2006 Thriller

  While deciding on the final blend for this wine, everyone at Hunt Cellars agreed the flavors were quite thrilling. Thus, in keeping with their musical theme,...

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