Archive for October, 2017

Here for the Boos? Halloween Cocktails

Here for the Boos? Halloween Cocktails

Whether throwing a costume extravaganza or keeping it simple with scary movies, these BOOzy beverages are the perfect seasonal sips this October. Some ghostly and...

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Wines of the Week: Zesty Zinfandel

Wines of the Week: Zesty Zinfandel

As the trees begin to loose their leaves and the air grows cool and crisp, hearty dishes, like stews or sausages, will be at the center of more dinner tables. ...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Endless Summer Rum

George’s Rants and Raves: Endless Summer Rum

I actually remember seeing the movie Endless Summer when it debuted in 1966. Boy, oh boy, this is a stroll down memory lane for me. Okay, enough reminiscing. I better...

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Chef Alexander La Motte Star of Hotel Californian

Chef Alexander La Motte Star of Hotel Californian

The famed Hotel Californian, designed by local architectural firm DesignArc and developed by Michael Rosenfeld sits on the site of the original Hotel Californian...

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Israeli Couscous Salad with Beets, Goat Cheese & Walnuts 

Israeli Couscous Salad with Beets, Goat Cheese & Walnuts 

There’s a host of super grains –some well known and others still under the radar – each with their own unique set of benefits. Most are packed with B vitamins,...

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Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

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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George’s Rants and Raves: Magnus Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky

George’s Rants and Raves: Magnus Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Vikings seem to have recently captured our imaginations as exhibited by the popular TV series. Now, here’s a true Viking tale! Over 220 years ago the Vikings settled...

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Fall Cocktails with a Latin Twist

Fall Cocktails with a Latin Twist

The air is crisp and days are shorter. Soon enough, the trees will be shedding their leaves letting us know that fall is upon us. Here are three cocktail recipes...

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