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Orange & Basil White Wine Sangria

June 23, 20184 Comments

It's that time of year! Phew! A whopping 95 degrees yesterday, and it's only going to get hotter in my neck of the woods - or desert - should I say. The benefit of living in one of the valleys of Los Angeles is the amazing mountain views and sunny mornings without the marine layer. The drawback is weather so hot in the summer you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. Bleh. BUT have no fear - Sangria is here!

This is my first time making Sangria. I have to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of mixed drinks involving hard liquor...

Pinot Grigio vs. Pinot Gris. They’re the same grape so what’s the difference?

May 23, 20135 Comments

Fumé Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are the same grape!

March 13, 20160 Comments

Malibu Wine Safari – Don’t miss out!

September 18, 20150 Comments

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For fun, Learn About Wine, Tasty Whites, Wine

Fumé Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are the same grape!

March 13, 2016 0 Comments

You see, back in the 1960’s Sauvignon Blanc didn’t have a lot of street cred. The American versions of the wine at that time were on the sweet side and less than exciting for most people. So Robert Mondavi (we ALL know that name, right?) took the initiative to visit France to see how they created their Sauvignon Blanc. He visited the regions of Loire Valley Sancerre and also the Pouilly-Fumé region whose Sauvignon Blanc at that time was called “Blanc Fumé.”

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Recipes, Small Bites, Veg Head

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil & Cheese

January 3, 2016 0 Comments

So my fabulous friend Wendy Saade from 10 Space Design sent me a recipe for this amazing dish. It was originally inspired by her Lebanese mother-in-law that makes a fried version of this (doesn’t the sound of that make you want to drool?) In a effort to find a healthier version, she came...

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Classes & Festivals, Life/My Shenanigans, Travel/Wanderlust, Vineyards & Wineries

Malibu Wine Safari – Don’t miss out!

September 18, 2015 0 Comments

We were recently invited to celebrate our friend Jennie’s mom, Terrie’s, birthday in Malibu for a little wine tasting and … wait for it … a SAFARI. If you don’t think there’s any good vineyards and wine to taste in Los Angeles County, just wait until you read...

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Food Photography, Photography & Design, Recipes, Small Bites, Veg Head

Israeli Salad Recipe | Food Photography and Recipes

June 28, 2015 0 Comments

This is one of my favorite salads that I had for the first time in India. After a 22 hour plane ride and an 8-hour drive to the village of Rishikesh, I wanted something FRESH. I couldn’t stress the word FRESH enough after having eaten horrible airplane food and protein bars...

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Tasty Bubbles, Wine

Cava: A spanish sparkling wine. Great to taste. Even better on the wallet.

April 21, 2015 0 Comments

Cava. Now here is an understated, under-appreciated and usually over looked sparkling wine. It’s more or less the Prosecco of Spain because Prosecco (Italian) is also highly overlooked as everyone always seems to focus on the Champagnes of the world. Yet surprisingly Cava is usually very easily found in most major grocery stores which makes it easily accessible and very budget friendly.

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For fun, Travel/Wanderlust

Enjoy Venice more by preparing with these travel tips!

April 8, 2015 1 Comments

Ahhhhhh Venice. Other than my wife, dogs, and wine – I think Venice is the other great love of my life. The grandeur and romanticism of it is very overwhelming. The irony of it is that we heard so many negative things about it when we were planning our trip to Italy that we...

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Tasty Whites, Wine

Grüner Veltliner: Austria’s wine jewel

March 13, 2015 0 Comments

Never heard of Grüner Veltliner (pronounced Grooner Velt-leener)? Neither had I until last year when a dear friend of mine in NYC recommended I try it as an exotic alternative to dry Riesling or Sauv Blanc. I’m so glad she did because it has quickly become one of my favorite white wines – when I can find it.

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Life/My Shenanigans, Travel/Wanderlust, Tuscany, Vineyards & Wineries, Wine Tasting & How To's

Our wine tour in Tuscany: Chianti Classico

August 20, 2014 0 Comments

So after 10 months of sitting on photos and trying to make the time to write this, I am FINALLY going to write about our wine tasting tour in Tuscany. While it was only a day long and it seems like it should be easy to blog, I really wanted to do this justice. I also knew it was going to make me terribly nostalgic and wishing I was still in Italy. Ohhhhhh the aching pain to be back there!

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Fun Wine Info, Learn About Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting & How To's

Old World vs. New World wines

August 13, 2014 0 Comments

Ahhhh yes! Old world vs. New World! What in the heck does that mean exactly? The first time I ever heard that mentioned several years ago I thought it meant old wines vs. new wines. Well if you’ve thought the same thing – you’re not COMPLETELY wrong exactly. It’s the...

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Entrees, Getting Saucey, Recipes, Recipes-General, Small Bites, Veg Head

Pesto!

August 12, 2014 2 Comments

I have to admit, it has taken me a while to develop a love affair with pesto sauce. I had no idea why I didn’t love it because basil is one of my favorite herbs on the entire planet. I love basil in all forms so why not pesto? Little did I know it was because I am not the biggest fan of pine nuts and most pesto recipes call for pine nuts. Ah ha! It’s amazing what a little research does.

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Learn About Wine, Wine Tasting & How To's

Taste your wine with your nose.

June 13, 2013 0 Comments

I don’t think there is any other beverage on earth that can leave you enchanted by the aromas of everything from peaches to cedar, from anise to honey or from lychee to mushrooms. You will be mesmerized and entranced by the amazing smells of wine. I personally think it is the most magical part of the wine experience.

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Santa Barbara Wine Country, Vineyards & Wineries, Wine

Zaca Mesa Winery and Vineyards | Los Olivos, CA

June 6, 2013 3 Comments

We decided to to visit Zaca Mesa because I’ve read some wonderful things about them in Wine Enthusiast magazine. They have a few 90+ point wines as part of their repertoire, and I was determined to taste them.

Wines of Portugal: Vinho Verde

Pairing wine and chocolate: Not as easy as one thinks

Orange & Basil White Wine Sangria

Easy and Fresh: Pasta al Pomodoro

Brunello di Montalcino: Italy’s hero wine

Fumé Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are the same grape!

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil & Cheese

Malibu Wine Safari – Don’t miss out!

Israeli Salad Recipe | Food Photography and Recipes

Cava: A spanish sparkling wine. Great to taste. Even better on the wallet.

Enjoy Venice more by preparing with these travel tips!

Grüner Veltliner: Austria’s wine jewel

Our wine tour in Tuscany: Chianti Classico

Old World vs. New World wines

Pesto!

Taste your wine with your nose.

Zaca Mesa Winery and Vineyards | Los Olivos, CA