February 8, 2012

Bon Appetite with Temecula’s A La Cuisine

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Have you ever wanted a certified Le Cordon Bleu chef to cook for your next intimate party or special event?  You can, and you don’t have to look any further than Temecula to find her.  Sandra Serebreni of A La Cusine will artfully create a sumptuous meal that you and your guests will never forget. “My [...]

Local Talent Carl Kravats Gets Focused for NAMM 2012

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MusicMan Photographer Carl Kravats brings his artistic talent specializing in product photography and musicians’ portraiture to NAMM 2012, showcasing uniquely appealing images of musicians, instruments and their makers. His dynamic imagery will be featured at Booth #1304, January 19 – January 22, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center. A graduate of the School of Visual [...]

ANNIE Comes to Temecula

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When you think back to your childhood, was there one musical that really stuck out at you?  Was there one play that you memorized the words to, the songs to?  If so, what was that one artistic piece for you?  For me, it was and is “Annie,” the story of a little girl living in [...]

Get to Know Bel Vino Winery in 2012

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By now, many people have heard that boutique winery Stuart Cellars was sold and is now Bel Vino.  (And if you haven’t, then you heard it here first!)  When winery ownership changes hands, people end up wondering who the new owners are, what’s going to be different, and – most importantly to those who consider [...]

Need Some Party Drinks? Crack Open the Champagne!

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No party is complete without the alcohol and if ever there’s a time to serve champagne New Year’s Eve is it!  Make sure your bar or freezer has plenty of ice and bubbly!  You’ll want have plenty of champagne flutes or at least wine glasses for toasting. Below are few of my favorite specialty champagne [...]

Last Minute Party? Have No Fear – The Roving Wino is Here!

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Are you throwing a last minute New Year’s Eve party?  Don’t despair! You can give the perfect party without spending a lot of money or time and still make the evening memorable.  The secret to a successful fete is to get organized, serve simple finger foods and delicious cocktails. With a little creativity and a [...]

Tis the Season to Give… Back. The Brewer Boys “DREAM BIG,” Benefit Concert by Sara Hastings

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On the evening of December  18th, one of Temecula wine country’s newest winery, Monte De Oro was pleased to host the Brewer Boys in a benefit concert as a chance to give back to the community. Brothers Justin, 18, and Nathan, 14, have emerged as a new and fresh musical duo, and have recently appeared on [...]

A White Christmas in Temecula?

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The Temecula area has so much to offer by way of good food and beverages, a little night life and wine but one thing that is missing from this gorgeous town is the true change in seasons; especially the beauty of a white Christmas. Temecula seems to acknowledge the fact that California is lacking when [...]

Discover The Secrets to Making Amazing Olive Oil

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Every company strives to produce a quality product but, however important the end result may be, efficiency often times interferes.  The idea of saving money is tempting, who does not want to save money, especially in modern times?  But, if in saving money, the product quality suffers, was it really money worth saving? This is [...]

Champagne, Chocolate, and Cheese – What Could Be Better?

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When the night is crisp and cloudy with a slight chill factor winding through it, a great place to warm up next to the artistic sounds of some great music while enjoying decadent chocolates from all over the world, champagnes from Napa, Spain, and France, and three cheeses that pair well with them can only [...]