Archive for August, 2014

Winery of the Week: Vasco Urbano – Livermore Valley

Winery of the Week: Vasco Urbano – Livermore Valley

Vasco Urbano Wine Company was created by the folks at Nottingham Cellars (which focuses on Bordeaux-style wines) because they wanted to showcase the exceptional...

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66th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Menu

66th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Menu

The West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center was completely transformed for the 66th Emmy Awards Governors Ball on August 25. The décor theme, “kaleidoscope...

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The Simply Perfect Steak

The Simply Perfect Steak

This Labor Day, knock the socks off all your guests with this steak preparation and cooking method from Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas of Del Frisco’s...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Ford’s London Dry Gin

George’s Rants and Raves: Ford’s London Dry Gin

Of the 85 or so London dry gins available throughout the world, only a handful are actually produced in London. London gin is one of 4 recognized types of gin and...

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Winery of the Week: Howell Mountain Vineyards – Napa Valley

Winery of the Week: Howell Mountain Vineyards – Napa Valley

In 1988, Mike Beatty and another prominent Howell Mountain vineyard owner started Howell Mountain Vineyards to produce their own wines and showcase their grapes....

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Thailand Happiness – Part 1

Thailand Happiness – Part 1

The first half of my Thailand coverage will be focusing on the wonderful tourist venues, markets and spiritual centers in Bangkok. There is really so much going...

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National Sandwich Month Recipes

National Sandwich Month Recipes

What better way to celebrate the month of August (National Sandwich Month) than with healthy, new lunchmeats? The folks at Hillshire Farm Naturals shared a couple...

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Blissful Style at  W Retreat Koh Samui

Blissful Style at W Retreat Koh Samui

Walking through the entrance of the W Retreat Koh Samui is a kind of unworldly sensation. The first thing you see is the Woobar, where guests enjoy signature cocktails...

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Skinnygirl Cocktails Puts a Fun Twist on National Lemonade Day

Skinnygirl Cocktails Puts a Fun Twist on National Lemonade Day

In honor of National Lemonade Day on August 20th, Skinnygirl® Cocktails is putting a refreshing twist on the classic summertime sip. When life hands you lemons,...

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Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles

Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles

David Hunt, the owner and winemaker of Hunt Cellars, is blind, but he still plays the piano and names most of his wines after musical terms. David says that his...

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