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The Clement Intercontinental Hotel – Jewel of Cannery Row

The Clement Intercontinental Hotel – Jewel of Cannery Row

On my last visit to peruse the new changes on Cannery Row, I had the pleasure of dining at The Clement Intercontinental Hotel in the C Restaurant tiered dining room...

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Wines of the Week: Under $20, 90 Points

Wines of the Week: Under $20, 90 Points

Once again, we continue our series focusing on high quality wines, with wide distribution, that can be found for $20 or less. So add them to your shopping list,...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Burnside Bourbon

George’s Rants and Raves: Burnside Bourbon

Sacrilege! Blasphemy! Who ever heard of Bourbon being made in Oregon? Everyone knows Bourbon only comes from Kentucky! It’s as if Cognac started to come from Brazil...

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Ozo Innovations Appoints Food Industry Chief, Tania Howarth, as Chairman of Board

Ozo Innovations Appoints Food Industry Chief, Tania Howarth, as Chairman of Board

Ozo Innovations (Ozo) announces that Tania Howarth, previously Chief Operating Officer of Nomad Foods, has joined the Board as Chairman. The appointment brings...

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Farro Mushroom Risotto

Farro Mushroom Risotto

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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Wines of the Week: Great Value South American Sips

Wines of the Week: Great Value South American Sips

If you’re a wine lover on a budget, then exploring South American wines could make you very happy.  Vintage after vintage, there are quality bottles at great...

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Warm Up Winter with these Hot Toddy Recipes

Warm Up Winter with these Hot Toddy Recipes

With the weather really feeling like winter, the Hot Toddy is an ideal cocktail choice to heat yourself up. It offers a welcoming warmth, along with spices and...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Zodiac Vodka

George’s Rants and Raves: Zodiac Vodka

What can you do with Idaho potatoes, Rocky Mountain spring water, and Canadian birch charcoal? Even though a barbeque comes to mind first, that isn’t the right...

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75th Golden Globe Awards:  Gourmet Delights for the Stars

75th Golden Globe Awards: Gourmet Delights for the Stars

Host Seth Meyers brought the fun as film and television stars were honored at Hollywood’s 2018 Party of the Year TM. The host of NBC’s critically...

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Wines of the Week: Red Blends – Under $20, 90 Points

Wines of the Week: Red Blends – Under $20, 90 Points

Red blends are one of the trendiest categories in wine today.  With alluring fruit and polished tannins,  these wines are friendly and crowd pleasing.  So, rather...

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