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Wines of the Week: Occasio – Livermore Valley
Occasio Winery, in the Livemore Valley, may have fairly small production, but they’re starting to get noticed in a big way. The folks at Occasio recently won...
Heavenly Food on Angel Island
Preparing food on an island is tough enough, but combine that with limited days and hours of operation and satisfying the public lands agency that oversees the island,...
Chef Condra Easley: Oven Roasted Banana Baked Alaska
Chef Condra Easley, is an amazing pastry chef. Chef Easley received her formal training at several prestigious pastry shops in Paris, France including: Fauchon...
A Farewell to Foie Gras
On July 1, the silky foie gras torchon at Prospect and the seared foie gras at Gary Danko will become culinary ghosts when Senate Bill 1520 takes effect, making...
Skinnygirl 4th of July Cocktails
Skinnygirl® Cocktails is kicking off July 4th (and the summer season!) with a few refreshing drinks guaranteed to add some pep to your holiday celebration! Whether...
Wines of the Week: McGrail Family Vineyards – Livermore Valley
Located on an idyllic hillside in the Livermore Valley, the tasting room at McGrail Family Vineyards is designed to make everyone feel welcome and at home. Like...
Seared Tuna with Crispy Leek-Cilantro Salad and Raspberry-Red Pepper Jelly
This beautiful recipe is from the kitchen of Chef Matthew Bousquet, Mirepoix Restaurant in Sonoma County. CA. In 2002, Matthew and his wife, Bryan, opened Restaurant...
George’s Rants and Raves: Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur
Agave nectar combined with agave tequila and vodka, what’s not to like about that? Those have to be some of my favorite things. That kind of mixture also reminds...
Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur Cocktails
A natural sweetener similar to honey, agave nectar continually grows in popularity as an ingredient that has become a favorite among top mixologists. With the creation...
Dining Detectives: The French Poodle Restaurant Francais in Carmel
We are very fortunate to live in the Bay Area and be able to easily visit Carmel by the Sea as it is only about a two hour drive. The upscale town is great for...
