February 2, 2012

Mistik Sorbet – Courtesy of Crispin Courtenay, Middle Ridge Winery

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  This is the perfect way to stay cool during summer months and Middle Ridge wanted to give you one of our  favorite dessert recipes that refreshes and satisfies. This is Mistik Sorbet – Start with Simple Syrup which is roughly 1 oz of water to 1 oz sugar. Add both to a pot, bring [...]

Crispins Wine Pick of the Week

Crispins Wine Pick of the Week

I choose to go with a varietal that grows exceptionally well in the Valley, from one of the busiest local wineries going.

Middle Ridge, Black Market Host Beer vs. Wine Throwdown

Winemaker Chris Johnston (left) and brewmaster Andrew Marshall. (courtesy photo)

Call it a taste off, smack down, or plain old fashioned throwdown. Whatever the description, Chris Johnston and Andrew Marshall will host a Beer vs. Wine Challenge at the Taste of Temecula Valley event in front of the Civic Center in Old Town Temecula on April 30th from 4 to 10 p.m. Johnston (winemaker for [...]

Chef Steve Stawinski, Creekside Grille

Chef Steve Stawinski, Creekside Grille

Chef Stawinski is the new Executive Chef at the Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery in the Temecula A.V. A. The Creekside Grille is tucked into the back courtyard of the picturesque family-owned winery and features unpretentious cuisine with ingenious twists on classic technique. It’s familiar territory but full of little surprises. No stranger to [...]

Crispins Beer Pick – Lost Abbey Avant Garde

Crispins Beer Pick – Lost Abbey Avant Garde

This beer that comes with a cork and a cage, and could be mistaken for the Champagne of Beers.

Let’s go fishing!

Let’s go fishing!

Yellowtail is in season, why not drink a beer that celebrates this wonderful fish caught just off the coast of San Diego. This beer threw me a little, its huge tropical aromas rush at you the second the cap flies from the bottle. Rich, golden beer flows into the glass, with a crisp, viscous brilliant [...]

Sidewalk Art in Old Town Temecula

Sidewalk Art in Old Town Temecula

A three day sidewalk art festival concluded last Sunday in Old Town Temecula. The event coincided with a Plein Air competition, and both were open to artists of all ages and abilities.

Huge line at Apple Store.

Huge line at Apple Store.

The I-Phone 4 was released yesterday…and the line was huge. People started arriving at 2:00am at the Apple Store at the Promenade Mall in Temecula to stake their place in line. Apple was kind enough to provide umbrellas to keep the sun at bay.

Ale Smith – Anvil

Ale Smith – Anvil

The best pint of bitter I have had since the last time I was in London.

The Tilted Kilt comes to town

The Tilted Kilt comes to town

Taste of Temecula was invited to the VIP soft-opening of the newest Tilted Kilt, Sports Pub, located at the Promenade Mall in Temecula, at the former location of the Iron Wok. Our party was greeted warmly at the door by some of the most outgoing and friendly door staff I have ever met, so the [...]