Rutherford Dust Tasting 2014

…This year it took place at Inglenook Winery and included: A blind tasting of 13, 2011 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignons (ranging in price from $55 – $145), a peppy summary talk by viticulturist and winery owner Davie Piña, some exchange of thoughts from the small group of writers present, a killer lunch with wines like the… Continue reading Rutherford Dust Tasting 2014

4th of July Southwest Black Bean and Corn Mini Burgers

…Today’s recipe, Southwest Black Bean and Corn Mini Burgers, is the last recipe in a series of three that celebrates all that is good and yummy in a meatless burger. This recipe comes from Spork Foods, a Los Angeles-based gourmet vegan food company owned and operated by sisters Jenny Engel and Heather Goldberg… Published on… Continue reading 4th of July Southwest Black Bean and Corn Mini Burgers

Healthy Fourth Of July Cocktail and Popsicle Recipes

KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Beverages still allows the cocktails and fro-biotic popsicles to retain most of the four complementary strains of live probiotics: Bacillus coagulans, L.paracasei, L.plantarum, and L.rhamnosus, combined with KeVita’s signature proprietary probiotic cultures. These strains provide benefits to gut health and immunity and – bonus for Independence Day backyard feasts – they help correct gut flora imbalance and reduce bloating!

Contemporary Greek Winemaking with Yliana Stengou of Domaine Porto Carras

…What if I wanted to go to Greece and concentrate on their crisp white wines and juicy terroir driven reds, rather than the ruins? Would the travel gods scowl at my choice? Maybe, but visiting lesser known wine regions is my passion and discovering the aromas and sips that blend with distinctive terroir and glamorous… Continue reading Contemporary Greek Winemaking with Yliana Stengou of Domaine Porto Carras