Just as food tastes better with the addition of acid, the same goes for cocktails. A homemade grapefruit shrub adds brightness to this clean, refreshing gin cocktail that is the perfect antidote to rich holiday foods. Cocktail lovers are seeking authenticity and a return to complex, high-end spirits and, while fall and winter are usually about […]
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Newport Beach Restaurant Week #NBRW- Jan. 18 – 31
Cheers to Newport Beach Restaurant Week – that time of year when Orange County foodies can celebrate the fabulous food, drink and local culinary talent that coastal gem Newport Beach has to offer. Starting this Monday, January 18th until January 31st, 2016, diners can enjoy special 3-course prix fixe menus showcasing the cuisine of the […]
A New Wine Category To Love: Spiced Wine
After working with the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau to create a unique, new wine category for Spiced Wine, Spicy Vines released a Signature Collection of Gold Medal wines including Zinfandel blends, a Chardonnay and a Syrah. Now a boutique winery, Spicy Vines offers a Signature Collection that blends old-world traditions into an artisan taste in wine. […]
Holiday Cocktails Featuring Port Wine
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for the perfect gift, get into the spirit of the season with Sandeman Porto. Port is a fortified wine from Portugal which is most commonly enjoyed as a dessert wine because it is elegant, rich and sweet. There are several styles of Port, including red, white, […]
7 Holiday Cocktails for Hanukkah
Cocktails for Hanukkah For the 8 Days of Hanukkah, I’d like to introduce two exceptional, highly rated, kosher liqueurs from Sukkah Hill Spirits in Los Angeles. Doing a search for holiday spirits will result in pages of cocktails geared toward Christmas – toddies, eggnog, and glogg galore, but what about cocktails for Hanukkah? Sukkah Hills […]
Turmeric Tea – Easy as 1, 2, 3
Turmeric is the main spice in curry and the tea made from turmeric root is referred to by some as “liquid gold” due to its many healing properties. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and in its raw form is a knobby orange root from India – its health benefits are derived largely […]
Luscious Lemon Meringue Cocktail
Dessert in a cocktail – that’s what this sunny, luscious Lemon Meringue Martini is! It will sweeten any day, brighten any summer party, and add sunshine to a cloudy day. Only the finest limoncello – Limoncello di Capri from Italy – will impart the refreshing, citrusy aroma and rich lemon flavor that makes this cocktail […]
Bombay Sapphire Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Tom Collins
The Tom Collins cocktail is the definitive refreshing drink and, for my money, the original “Skinny” cocktail before skinny became an obsession – I say that because gin, at 97 calories per 1-1/2 ounces is lower in calories than beer and wine, and the sparkling water used to top off a Tom Collins has zero […]
The Perfect Bloody Mary and How To Build A Bloody Mary Bar
Are you ready for New Year’s Day and a fresh start? January 1st also happens to be National Bloody Mary Day and what could be a more fitting way to start the new year than a Bloody Mar bar? Bloody Mary bars are all the rage for Sunday brunch, but they’re especially appropriate for a […]
Tropical Pink Sangria for a #SundayFunday
There’s white sangria and red sangria and I love both equally. But my wheels were spinning for something unique to make for Williams-Sonoma’s community sangria party. Typically, sangria only needs two main ingredients: wine and fruit but you can also add club soda or other clear soda for a refreshing effervescence. Or… how about adding juices […]