When planning your 4th of July party or picnic, its best to rely on simple dishes that are easy to prepare so you can join in on the fun and enjoy the company of your friends and family – unless you’re one who relishes spending half the day in the kitchen or tending the grill. […]
Drinks
Celebrate Mom with Champagne on Mother’s Day
Champagne is the ultimate symbol of luxury and celebration. Maybe it’s a new year, your best friend’s wedding, Leo winning an Oscar, or brunch with the girls; that pop of the cork instantly sets the mood. And there’s no better way to express your love and appreciation for mom than a bottle of bubbly. But […]
Macallan’s Public House – A New Kind of Irish Pub
At Macallan’s Public House in downtown Brea, you’ll find a connoisseur’s selection of over 200 types of scotch, whiskey and bourbon unmatched in Orange County; an impressive offering of artisanal beers and expertly crafted cocktails. Macallan’s elevates pub fare with generous portions of classic, comfort dishes made with the best, freshest ingredients showcasing the talent of […]
8 Great Beer Cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day
If you’re like me, its been many years since you quaffed a green beer in the name of St. Patrick’s Day – I mean, we’re no longer in college and we have better taste than that, right!? Usually I talk about wine or creative cocktails made from spirits, but there are also some great beer […]
Cocktail Program at TAPS Fish House and Brewery
TAPS Fish House and Brewery in the Irvine Marketplace has launched their “Liquid Assets” initiative on the craft cocktail space with an impressive array of original creative cocktails that rivals those of the finest dining establishments in LA or Las Vegas. Although TAPS is more known for their award-winning home brews (honored as the Mid-Size […]
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, […]
Holiday 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 Hanukkah? Written up in The New York Times, […]
Holiday Cocktails for Bourbon Lovers
Entertaining tip #1: Welcome your guests with a distinctive cocktail that sets the tone for what’s to come. One that refreshes and tantalizes the tastebuds, but not too strong because you want your guests still upright for dessert. Leading off with a Bourbon Mai Tai presented by Chef Ouita Michel, Chef-in-Residence at Woodford Reserve, at a […]
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 […]