Archive for December, 2015

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

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

Ahhh, gin, thy rather seedy reputation precedes thee. From gin mills, to gin joints, to gin soaked (referring to drunks), to “mother’s ruin” (a common British...

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Food & Beverage World’s 2015 California Wines of the Year

Food & Beverage World’s 2015 California Wines of the Year

As per tradition here at Food & Beverage World, for our final wine post of 2015, we highlight the best wines we tasted this past year, as we announce the winners...

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Chef Thomas Neeser Cooks, Hotel Fond Du Lac Favorites Features

Chef Thomas Neeser Cooks, Hotel Fond Du Lac Favorites Features

It may be true the best places to enjoy Swiss food and wine is in Switzerland, but I recently had the opportunity to savor this experience close to home in Beverly...

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Ensenada’s Hotel Coral & Marina an All-Encompassing Escape

Ensenada’s Hotel Coral & Marina an All-Encompassing Escape

A mere 80 miles from San Diego lies the port city of Ensenada, a charming Mexican enclave that runs along 700 miles of Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortéz coastline....

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Caramel Apple Strudel

Caramel Apple Strudel

If you grew up munching crisp fall apples, and were lucky enough to occasionally get your hands on a gooey caramel apple, this recipe is for you. It combines fresh...

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Pepperdier Christmas Punch

Pepperdier Christmas Punch

It’s winter and the Holiday Season and our minds turn to darker spirits.   Not the evil, ghostly kind, but the warm, rich Scotch kind.  This punch is inspired...

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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 is blind, but he still plays the piano and names most of his wines after musical terms. David says that his blindness makes his...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Soltado Tequila

George’s Rants and Raves: Soltado Tequila

Tequila, by its very nature, is known to be fiery and, at the very least, a spirited spirit. Granted that over the years, it’s gotten smoother, tamer and tastier,...

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Allergen-Free Peppermint Patties

Allergen-Free Peppermint Patties

Give your holiday gathering a peppermint theme with party favors your guests will love. Put two candy canes in the shape of a heart and melt chocolate in the middle...

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Wines of the Week: Super Sips from California

Wines of the Week: Super Sips from California

Whether you have fallen for the varieties of Bordeaux, can’t get enough of Cali-Rhone, or love trying unique blends, our wines of the week have got you covered....

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