Archive for June, 2015

Festive July 4th Cocktails

Festive July 4th Cocktails

With Independence Day less than a week away, it’s time to start thinking about how to celebrate. Whether you’re planning on heading to the beach or grilling...

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POM Spinach, Tangerine and Fennel Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

POM Spinach, Tangerine and Fennel Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Summer is here, and POM Wonderful has delicious recipes to spruce up any meal. Whether you’re hosting a backyard dinner party or whipping something up for yourself,...

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Santa Barbara Wine Festival 2015

Santa Barbara Wine Festival 2015

From the check-in to the delicious walk around the back of Boulder Alley, the charming grounds of the historic Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History was the hottest...

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Winery of the Week: VIE – San Francisco

Winery of the Week: VIE – San Francisco

Vie comes from the Old French word meaning “to invite” or “to give occasion for”. But, in French today, it is simply translated “life”. So if you’re...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum and Banana Rum Cream

George’s Rants and Raves: Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum and Banana Rum Cream

Kenny Chesney must have recently hired some extremely stingy people to work for him promoting Blue Chair Bay Rum. Now, why in the world would I make such an inflammatory...

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Celebrate Summer with Twists on the Traditional Martini

Celebrate Summer with Twists on the Traditional Martini

Celebrate Summer with these martini cocktails that take the traditional recipe and kick it up a notch. Tingle your tippling taste buds with a Chili Lemontini. Want...

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Savor Idaho 2015: Idaho’s Premier Wine Event

Savor Idaho 2015: Idaho’s Premier Wine Event

We were pleased to attend the Seventh Annual Savor Idaho at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise where we sampled some of the best wines from Idaho and some tasty...

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Winery of the Week: Grgich Hills Estate – Napa Valley

Winery of the Week: Grgich Hills Estate – Napa Valley

Grgich Hills Estate is a winery with quite a pedigree. It’s co-founder Miljenko “Mike” Grgich first gained international recognition, some forty years...

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Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes

Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes

Fruit rarely appears in dinner recipes, but fruit is packed with healthful nutrients (like it’s veggie cousins) and can be pleasingly savory. Fruit is a proven...

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Winery of the Week: Louis M. Martini

Winery of the Week: Louis M. Martini

The Martini family has been crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley and Sonoma County since the early 1930’s. Their founder, Louis M....

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