Archive for May, 2013

George’s Rants and Raves: Grey Goose Traditional and Flavored Vodkas

George’s Rants and Raves: Grey Goose Traditional and Flavored Vodkas

I received a call from FedEx the other day and was informed that a box of booze had been damaged in transit and I should come down and pick it up.  They further...

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McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast: Why the Delay?

McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast: Why the Delay?

In the 1993 film Falling Down, Michael Douglas enters a fast-food restaurant and orders breakfast. The worker behind the counter informs Douglas he’s a few minutes...

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The Best 4 Meals You’ll Ever Eat in Japan

The Best 4 Meals You’ll Ever Eat in Japan

In subjects such as politics, art and food, being labelled “narrow minded” is usually considered an insult. But in the world’s largest city, a singular focus...

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Why More Extreme Foods Are Creeping Onto Menus

Why More Extreme Foods Are Creeping Onto Menus

For Americans who haven’t been to a state fair recently or who are unacquainted with Paula Deen’s style of Southern comfort food, this may come as a surprise:...

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Wines of the Week: “Warm Weather Whites” Part 1

Wines of the Week: “Warm Weather Whites” Part 1

Now that it’s nearly summer, we can all look forward to the warmer weather and sunshine of the months to come. And what better way to compliment these lovely...

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5 Classic Cheese Recipes

5 Classic Cheese Recipes

Nutty Goat Cheese Bites – “Tastes rich and crunchy, yet it’s very quick and simple to prepare. Lovely with a nice glass of wine. Sometimes I make...

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5 Dynamite Dessert Recipes

5 Dynamite Dessert Recipes

Perfect Cheesecake Everytime – “I came up with this because I wanted simple, but elegant too. I wanted the taste of restaurant cheesecake, but something...

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5 Perfect Potato Recipes

5 Perfect Potato Recipes

Beer Spuds – “These potatoes are total ‘man-food’ and I’ve never met a person that didn’t like them. They must be cooked over...

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Craziest Bloody Mary Ever!

Craziest Bloody Mary Ever!

Here’s a Bloody Mary that will blow your mind. O’Davey’s Pub in Wisconsin set out to create the craziest Bloody Mary, and certainly did succeed.  This cocktail is...

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Dining Detectives: La Mar -Weekend Brunch, Peruvian Cuisine

Dining Detectives: La Mar -Weekend Brunch, Peruvian Cuisine

We have always loved dining at La Mar which serves fabulous Peruvian Cuisine and has a beautiful location right on the San Francisco Bay near the Ferry Plaza on...

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