Archive for February, 2013

Sbragia Family Vineyards: A Great Tradition with Wine

Sbragia Family Vineyards: A Great Tradition with Wine

At Sbragia Family Vineyards, Ed Sbragia carries on a legacy started by his father, Gino, and someday he knows his children will take the reins to continue the family’s...

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Susan Feniger’s STREET

Susan Feniger’s STREET

Remember when your mom told you to eat all your vegetables? Boy do I have news for you! Vegetables never tasted so good. Want a night to remember that is full of...

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Seared Scallops, Ninja Gourmet Style

Seared Scallops, Ninja Gourmet Style

This is my latest favorite meal. Seared scallops. They make me feel like a ninja gourmet because it is so easy to make them look a lot fancier than they really are....

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George’s Rants and Raves: 5 Lakes Vodka

George’s Rants and Raves: 5 Lakes Vodka

Well, well what do you know a Vodka from Siberia. Who would have thought of that? I am almost completely convinced that Vodka is distilled in every country in the...

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National Margarita Day with Tequila Partida

National Margarita Day with Tequila Partida

National Margarita Day is Friday! While not an official holiday, Barman “Willie” deserves a drink in his honor after creating the first official Margarita...

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McIntyre Vineyards: Noteworthy Wines

McIntyre Vineyards: Noteworthy Wines

McIntyre Vineyards is one of a handful of boutique wineries in California that’s really starting to standout for us. Year after year, when we sample their...

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“Five Star Night” Meals On Wheels Celebrity Chef Fundraising Gala April 26, 2013.

“Five Star Night” Meals On Wheels Celebrity Chef Fundraising Gala April 26, 2013.

Five Star Night, the 26th annual fundraiser for Alameda County Meals on Wheels, will take place on Friday, April 26, 2013 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Scottish Rite...

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“A Year in Burgundy”  Film Premiere

“A Year in Burgundy” Film Premiere

The amazing film premiere “A Year in Burgundy” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival offered attendees an amazing introduction to the world of wine...

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San Francisco Wineries Make Their Mark

San Francisco Wineries Make Their Mark

San Francisco doesn’t necessarily come to mind as part of California’s wine-scape. While clearly none of the grapes are grown in the city, we recently...

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Mocha Whoopie Pies

Mocha Whoopie Pies

Everybody eats whoopee cakes, but do you know how to make them? Here is the original recipe, from kingarthurflour.net, as printed in our Baker’s Catalogue. It...

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