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Tenaya Lodge High Bloody Mary
This delightful drink was a favorite during my visit to Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite, and many thanks to their mixologist who was gracious enought to share this...
Best English Muffin Bread, ever
An Internet recipe search of English Muffin Bread, or Irish Soda Bread uncovers many versions of this favorite, but none as perfect as the version I made while living...
Buying A Restaurant Checklist: RestaurantFormsAndChecklists.com Provides Expert Tips
Buying a restaurant checklist is one of the first things that new restaurant owners will want to do to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant and running...
George’s Rants and Raves: Ocean Vodka
Vodka is not the first thing that comes to mind when Hawaii is mentioned. First and foremost are sandy beaches and pure blue water followed by gorgeous native girls...
Clos Du Val Announces Departure of Head Winemaker, John Clews
Adam Torpy, CEO of Goelet Wine Estates (GWE), the global family-owned wine company whose holdings include Napa Valley’s Clos Du Val Winery, the Languedoc’s...
Dutcher Crossing: Finding the Right Blend
For Kerry Damskey, winemaker at Dutcher Crossing in the Dry Creek Valley of California, a key element of making wine is the ability to be very honest with yourself....
Chef Corey Lee Speaks to Graduates of The Culinary Institute of America
Corey Lee, chef and owner of Benu Restaurant in San Francisco, encouraged graduates of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone to find one core belief...
Dining Detectives: Saffron Indian Bistro- San Carlos
We are big fans of authentic Northern Indian Cuisine and also enjoy local neighborhood restaurants, so we ventured to the cute hamlet of San Carlos on the Peninsula,...
Spain’s Mountain Cheeses from Cantabria
Jon Warren took a route of discovery through Cantabria to the Picos de Europa mountain range in search of an insight into the designation of origin cheeses of the...
New Year’s Eve at Maggie’s in Santa Barbara
New Year’s Eve at Maggie’s, located across State Street from the historic Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, was a night for locals and visitors to remember....
