Archive for February, 2012

Laguna Beach Uncorked!

Laguna Beach Uncorked!

Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest, takes place on Saturday, March 10, from 1-4 p.m. on the Festival of Arts grounds. VIP admission begins...

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Best Friends’ Fettuccine Alfredo

Best Friends’ Fettuccine Alfredo

Your best friend always knows what you need. This time, treat her to a hearty meal that will warm her heart. Movie, wine and pasta make the best of friends. Fettuccine...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Flor De Cana Grand Reserve Rum

George’s Rants & Raves: Flor De Cana Grand Reserve Rum

  “…Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest, Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of Rum.” “When drinking rum, the only thing a pirate adds to the rum is more rum.” Have...

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Italian Happy Hour Cocktails: Sorrento in Red

Italian Happy Hour Cocktails: Sorrento in Red

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...

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Dining Detectives: Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi – 700 Years of Italian Wine Making

Dining Detectives: Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi – 700 Years of Italian Wine Making

We were pleased to be invited to join one of Italy’s premiere wine makers, Lamberto Frescobaldi, at North Beach Restaurant www.northbeachrestaurant.com in San...

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Solerno Liqueur Cocktails: Star Ruby

Solerno Liqueur Cocktails: Star Ruby

Accomplished San Francisco bartender and Solerno Brand Ambassador Jackie Patterson has concocted an array of cocktail recipes featuring the vaunted blood orange...

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Wines of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County

Wines of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County

 Yorkville Cellars, in Mendocino County, was one of the pioneers of Eco-friendly farming in the wine industry. Their vineyards have been certified by the California...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Michael Collins Irish Whiskey

George’s Rants & Raves: Michael Collins Irish Whiskey

  Michael Collins was launched in 2006 in the USA by the late marketing guru Sidney Frank, of New York based Sidney Frank Importing. He and his minions are the...

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Heart Healthy recipes: Arroz con Pollo

Heart Healthy recipes: Arroz con Pollo

February is American Heart Month, so we wanted share a couple Heart Healthy recipes. Chef Ingrid Hoffmann, from the Cooking Channel, has kindly offered two of her...

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Anti-Valentine’s Day Cocktails from VOGA Italia wine

Anti-Valentine’s Day Cocktails from VOGA Italia wine

  This Valentine’s Day, if you’d rather avoid the prix fix dinners and happy couples, toast to the single life with these Sparkling Anti-Valentine’s Day Cocktails...

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