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Italian Happy Hour Cocktails: Winter Sour
The “aperitif” refers to a drink enjoyed during the aperitivo. The term aperitif comes from the Latin word aperire, translated as “to open.” And, an aperitif...
DINING DETECTIVES–COA Restaurant
We realized that it was the celebration of Mexican Independence Bicentennial on September 16th and thought it would be appropriate to dine at a Mexican Restaurant!...
Papas Chorreadas
Papas Chorreadas – ( Potatoes with Spiced Cheese, Tomato and Onion Sauce ) Classic Latin American Recipe Serves: 8 Ingredients: 2 tbls. Butter 4 Scallions...
Limestone, Pinot, and a bit of Batman.
Talking to Adelaida Cellars winemaker Terry Culton is almost like chatting with an old friend. Perhaps part of the feeling is that he’s been to my hometown...
Code Blue Recovery Drink: Did it live up to its claims?
Recovery drinks have become very popular over the last few years. Many of them have some special formula that promises to cure hangovers, increase energy at the...
Vodka: Cherry Cosmo
2 oz. Your Favorite Cherry Vodka 1 oz Orange Liquer 1 oz. Cranberry Juice Shake With Ice and Strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a cherry.
Chef Josh Silvers:Organic Prunes in a Squab Consommé Gelée
This recipe is courtesy of Josh Silvers. Josh Silvers is the Chef and Co-Owner with his wife, Regina, of Syrah Restaurant. Guided by a passion for food and a...
Dining Detectives–Sauce Restaurant
San Francisco is known for interesting urban neighborhoods where you can find great restaurants. One such area is Hayes Valley, where we recently dined at Sauce...
Book Review: The 200 SuperFoods That Will Save Your Life
The 200 SuperFoods That Will Save Your Life Forget what you can’t eat. The 200 SuperFoods That Will Save Your Life gives you the healthy news about foods you should...
Winding Their Way Into Wine
I stumbled across Bent Creek Winery by chance. That warm Sunday afternoon back in May wasn’t about business. A few friends and I were simply roaming...
