It’s Labor Day Weekend and I am in the mood for the Perfect Burger! When people talk about what makes the perfect burger it’s almost like talking about politics or religion. You shouldn’t do it! All I know is that sometimes there is nothing better than a great burger that […]
Let’s make some bread! I have started a new journey. I have never been a baker other than making some Thanksgiving Stuffing, Creme Brulee, or maybe a Souffle now and then. Yes, I know…I know… my pumpkin stuffing requires me to make pumpkin bread. But pumpkin bread is a quick […]
What the heck is molecular gastronomy and what does that have to do with homemade caviar? I openly state to my readers I watch too many food shows. Yes, I am a food showaholic! There has to be a 12-step program out there somewhere for those of us that can’t […]
Living in Temecula allows me to celebrate various occasions and holidays in the midst of some beautiful vineyard countrysides. This year’s Valentine’s Day I was able to celebrate at a Wine and Food paring at The Doffo Winery. I can always count on them to put on a great event. […]
This last weekend turned out to be a “Doffo Winery Weekend”. If you are familiar with the wineries in the Temecula Valley, you will know of the great wines produced at the Doffo Winery. The Winery definitely showcases their Italian and Argentine heritage in the wine they produce and the […]
I have been known to enjoy a little wine in my time. So Nancy and I decided to try out the wine at Altisima winery which is one of Temecula Valley’s newest wineries. We were impressed at what a great job the 8 local family owners did in putting together […]
I definitely was interested when I heard about the Temecula chefs that were putting on a pop-up dinner at the Akash Winery in Temecula Wine Country. Dylan Soros, from Soro’s Mediterranean Grill, and Daniel Johnson, from the Naughty Pig Butchery, were showcasing their cuisine. So when two of the premier […]
It was the perfect time to have a night out on the town in Temecula. Nancy had an old friend who lives in Orange County in town for a conference. And so off we went. We started off having a couple of drinks at the Pechanga Resort where Nancy’s friend […]
Last night Nancy and I had the opportunity to visit Akash Vineyard, one of our local Temecula wineries for a dinner/event. The weather was perfect. You just can’t beat a beautiful night out in the vineyards. Kaci Goff was our chef for the night. She is the owner/chef of Wolf […]
You have an extra day this weekend before you have to go back to work and you have family and friends who have nothing to do. Add some BBQ like a BBQ Rib Sandwich to the mix and you have the perfect combination! I love any opportunity I can get […]
There are certain moments in time as a parent that will always stand out as a benchmark in their child’s life. For me, one was the day Conor started college. The other is the day he graduated. I was lucky the other day to experience my son’s graduation from USC […]
I had the best celebration in Paso Robles. Sometimes birthdays are just another day in a year. This year I was surprised and Nancy decided to take me wine tasting in Paso Robles. I was excited because I have never been and was not disappointed. The countryside is beautiful, the […]
Now that the State of California has loosened up a little bit and the restaurants and wineries have opened up some, it’s time to support our local businesses the best we can. For me, that means drinking more wine. Here in Temecula, we have over 50 wineries. My girlfriend Nancy […]
I think it would be an understatement to say that 2020 has turned out to be a year we would like forever burned out from our memories. This Holiday Season, I think I subconsciously made meals with the intent of trying to end this year on a good note and […]
It’s Wednesday night before Thanksgiving and I’m a little tired of cooking. Nancy wants to surprise me and take me out to dinner. The timing couldn’t be better. She did a great job of keeping the location secret as we find ourselves in front of the restaurant. I have been […]
Just another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) I’m off to a staycation to celebrate Nancy’s birthday. We were not very comfortable traveling out of the state or going on a plane, so getting in my car and driving less than 2 hours from Temecula to Palos Verdes […]
Just another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) Today I know I can’t visit my favorite Italian Pizza restaurant because it is closed to indoor seating. I also know it so happens that my close friends happen to have a wood-fired pizza oven and a pool. The timing […]
Do you have days when you know exactly what food you are in the mood for and if that doesn’t happen, your day will be ruined? Other times, you find yourself giving a thousand-mile stare to the fridge and pantry not exactly sure what to make but when you see […]
Just another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) I know this is a food blog and in my posts, I sometimes may be a little irreverent in my writing, but I do need to say how thankful I am and how much respect I have for the men […]
Just another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) Back in the old days when I was first introduced to cauliflower, I can say that I was not impressed with this vegetable. In fact, it was downright awful! I could not get past the smell. Obviously, it was the […]