February 1, 2012

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 [...]

Wine and Dessert Pairings with Senor Mambo as He Shares a Little Decadence Temecula Style

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As a tropical bird, I am “wild” about sweets and sometimes I just have to be more exotic than traditional and pair up my dessert with an equally decadent wine. As a general rule you want to pair your dessert with a wine that is sweeter. Sparkling wine or liqueurs are also a good match [...]

Fine Food, Family and Fun at Flour Fusion!

The hardest part of your visit will be deciding which tasty treat to try!

Don’t let its handcrafted European style pastries fool you into thinking it’s just a bakery. Flour Fusion offers a wide variety of dishes to please your palate from breakfast through lunch and beyond. “We focus on freshness,” owner Hertz assures, and that devotion to freshness is evident in the menu. Start your day off with [...]

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 [...]

Tastes, Tapas and a Whole Lot of Fun – By Johanna Lack

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I haven’t been on Facebook for a while, there are always some pages that need to be checked out to make sure I didn’t miss anything.  Middle Ridge Winery is one of these must-read pages because owners Chris and Melody Johnston always have something fun going on.  So when they posted their Tapas With Chris & Wine [...]

Shakespeare in the Vines – Come Out and “Play”

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Shakespeare in the Vines returns for an outstanding series of outdoor performances at Stuart Cellars beginning Thursday, July 7th. The winery is sponsoring the SITV troupe for the first time this year. I attended a performance of A Midsummer’s Nights Dream a few years ago at Frangipani Winery with my teenage son. I was surprised [...]

Does Buying High Quality Produce Actually Save Me Money?

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  Seriously? Let’s look at just a couple of factors that make buying local produce cost effective. Waste – Believe it or not, according to ethicalconsumerism.tribe.net, “the average family of 4 wastes 122 pounds of food per month”! (Actually, I have a hard time believing that myself). But, ask yourself how much of your produce [...]

Pizzeria Venti – A Family Restaurant With Heart

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The first thing that’s noticeable about the new Pizzeria Venti Restaurant is how much the décor changed from when it Pizzeria Venti was Anthony’s Ristorante. The interior walls have been removed and large windows line the walls. It’s now bright, light and airy. As I walked up to the friendly faces behind the counter I [...]

Everything Dipped…Delicously Hand-Crafted Sweets and Treats!

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If you are looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day, then look no further than Everything Dipped! An online fondue bakery specializing in trendy and delicious sweets and treats, Everything Dipped is a hidden treasure of desserts right here in our very own Temecula. Owned and operated by the [...]

The Surprising Alternative: All of the Above Incorporated Bakery & Café

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All of the Above Bakery & Café might be tucked away in the northeast corner of the Tower Plaza shopping center, but it’s definitely worth the extra effort to find it. Because when you walk in, you’re in for a few wonderful surprises. As the door closes behind you, effectively shutting out the noise from [...]