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The Story of my Tomato Pie
So a while back I made a declaration: I would make that tomato pie digthischick referenced in her blog before tomato season was up. I’m always nervous to make...
Bacardi Scorpion
Ingredients: 2 parts BACARDI® Superior Rum 1 part Cognac 2 parts Fresh Orange Juice 1/2 art Orgeat Syrup 1 part fresh lemon juice Cubed Iced Sprig of mint to...
Ajiaco Bogotano
(Creamed Chicken and Potato Soup with Avocado and Capers) Classic Latin American Recipe Serves: 6 Ingredients: 3- 3 1/2 lb. Chicken (cut into 6 to 8 serving pieces) 1...
Hannah Nicole Winery: Growing their Own Identity
With over a million residents and a bustling suburban scene, it’s understandable that wine isn’t the first thing people think about in Contra Costa...
George’s Rants and Raves: Germain-Robin Low Gap Whiskey
The other day a small box arrived at my door. It was about the right size to hold a wristwatch. When I opened it, I discovered a small brown bottle in a sea of...
Dining Detectives–Prime Time at Alexander’s Steakhouse
We had a fabulous dining experience at Alexander’s Steakhouse when they opened last fall and were glad to hear that they were starting a Sunday Night Prime...
Ahi Tempura
By Executive Chef Gary Chu, Osake, Santa Rosa, CA Ingredients: 1/2 sheet of Nori Seaweed 3 ounces of long strip Sushi Quality Tuna 1/2 oz. Wasabi TT Salt and...
Aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
California’s Napa Valley – world renowned for its wines and culinary treasures Also a multi-dimensional destination where visitors can experience: –...
Raw Energy: Creamy Carob Freezer Fudge
Stephanie Tourles “This is one of my favorite non-chocolate, raw fudge recipes. If you adore the taste of carob, then you’ll fall in love with this...
Raw Energy: 124 Raw Food Recipes for Energy Bars, Smoothies, and Other Snacks to Supercharge Your Body
Many of us would love to improve our diets and eat more good, wholesome foods, but we still want to enjoy what we eat. Stephanie Tourles’s new book Raw Energy:...
