May 17, 2012

Kids LOVE Veggies (right!) – Harvest 2U

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I recently read a quote that said something like, “Your body already truly and deeply loves vegetables, even if your taste buds don't love them yet”. Too true! How ‘bout this one? “Food choices are a fork in the road that is always in front of you, where one way leads to discomfort and disease, and the other leads to enjoyable life”. Give me the … [Read more...]

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 Middle Ridge Winery) and Marshall (owner … [Read more...]

100 Reasons to Come to the Table

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As Ponte Family Estate Winery gears up to host the 4th Annual Slow Food Temecula Valley 100 Mile Dinner on February 5th, here are 100 reasons why we should all Come to the Table: Slow Food Temecula Valley brings gardens to our local schools so our children understand that real food comes from the earth and not from the drive thru window or freezer … [Read more...]

Black Market Brewing Company – Temecula Beer Taps Gold

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The beer world just had a taste of Temecula by way of Black Market Brewing Co. and it is thirsty for more.  A Gold medal from the Great American Beer Festival is one of the most difficult to garner in the U.S. brewing world and yet a small brewing company in Temecula managed to do just that.  Brewmaster Andrew Marshall entered his Rye IPA in the contest, … [Read more...]

Spelly’s Pub & Grille

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If you’re still searching for your “Cheers” - a local sports-themed restaurant/bar with friendly & attentive staff, a warm & classy atmosphere, great food at reasonable prices, and a place where “everyone knows your name,” look no further.  Spelly’s Pub & Grille (formerly Indigo Joe’s) has just landed in the Temecula area and owner … [Read more...]

Microbrew Festival, Pechanga Resort and Casino, July 10th

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July 10th, 1pm - 5pm Pechanga Grand Ballroom Price: $50 Per Person This event sold out last year, so book your tickets early. Come Experience Tastes From Award Winning Micro Breweries Including: Bayhawk Ales Eel River Brewing Company Eurobrew Hangar 24 Brewery Howe Sound Brewing Company Stone Brewing Company Enjoy Tastes … [Read more...]

Craft Brewing

Craft Brewing

Craft: (to make or manufacture a product with skill and careful attention to detail). That’s what the guys at Craft Brewing do and I must say they do it very well. Craft Brewing is operated by four partners; Kevin Carroll, Kirk Medeiros, Tim Reagan, and Bob Thompson who have over 50 years brewing experience combined.  Bob alone has won multiple … [Read more...]

Field to the Fork is Back

Field to the Fork is Back

For the third year running Slow Food Temecula is hosing the Field to Fork event. This popular event combines local Farmers, Ranchers, Chefs, Brewers Vintners and Artisan Craftsmen on the beautiful grounds of Leonesse Cellars. All proceeds benefit local schools gardening programs, where the students have the opportunity to plant, grow and ultimately eat a … [Read more...]

Brewed in Temecula

Brewed in Temecula

Black Market Brewing Company Tucked away on Enterprise Circle is a business that smells like a bakery, but looks more like a small oil refinery. Welcome to Black Market Brewing Company, Temecula's premium micro brewer! Black Market Brewing Company is new to the Temecula scene having begun operations in June of 2009 and is expanding at a nice clip.  In … [Read more...]