Archive for September, 2011

FUZZY NAVEL CRUSH COCKTAIL

FUZZY NAVEL CRUSH COCKTAIL

A great way to enjoy Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka is in this lovely cocktail. You could even have it with brunch if you’re so inclined, not that we’d encourage...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Vincent Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka & Rich Dark-Chocolate Vodka

George’s Rants & Raves: Vincent Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka & Rich Dark-Chocolate Vodka

  First off, let me say that Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite artist. I love his paintings and even traveled to Los Angeles one summer to take in a once-in-a-lifetime...

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Wines of the Week: Cellar No. 8

Wines of the Week: Cellar No. 8

  Cellar No. 8 continues to be a very good bargain band. Each bottle is priced in the $10 range and finessed to be quite approachable. While they may not present...

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Dining Detectives: Ajanta Restaurant – Berkeley, CA

Dining Detectives: Ajanta Restaurant – Berkeley, CA

  Ajanta, on popular Solano Avenue in Berkeley, has been open for almost twenty years serving amazing Indian Cuisine. They have also been a Green certified business...

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Greening Takeout

Greening Takeout

 In the restaurant business today, the word “green” means more than an ingredient in the salad bowl. It’s a socially responsible way of doing business that...

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Potato Leek Soup with Caged Oyster, Crème Fraiche and Caviar

Potato Leek Soup with Caged Oyster, Crème Fraiche and Caviar

Potato Leek Soup with Caged Oyster, Crème Fraiche and Caviar By Executive Chef  John Kane – Grass Valley, CA You have a “make ahead” step with the caged...

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Labor Day Cocktails Part 2

Labor Day Cocktails Part 2

Some more cocktail recipes with some of our favorite spirits to help you relax away the weekend. Enjoy them as the season shifts from summer to autumn. Moscow Mule...

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Wines of the Week: Domäne Wachau – Austria

Wines of the Week: Domäne Wachau – Austria

Domäne Wachau, out of Austria, makes their wines, in particular the “Terrassen” and single-vineyard wines, never to be heady alcohol-laden wines, but fruity...

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