May 21, 2012

Sushi ‘n Sake Class with All You Can Eat After Party – Join Us!

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 If you love Sushi you will relate to this. Since moving to Temecula Valley one of my primary concerns was figuring out where I would find a great place for Sushi. If you are an avid fan of the tasty cuisine like I am, you know  it creates a craving where the only thing to satisfy it is a spicy tuna hand roll followed by a number 2, 14, 16 & 28 … [Read more...]

Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes

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Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes 1 Pork loin, approximately 2 pounds 2 tbs smoked paprika 1/4 tsp ground long peppercorn ½ tsp Celtic Sea Salt 4 tbs Virgin Olive oil, or Grapeseed Oil Generous pinch of Black Lava salt to finish Turn on oven to 350 degrees. Trim the loin of all silver skin with a boning or paring knife. Rub with paprika, … [Read more...]

Mindi Abair Gets the Jazz Party Started!

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Jazz aficionados know that some of the best places to see good jazz are in Chicago, New Orleans – and Temecula. Temecula? Yes! Those "in the know" know that the annual Thornton Winery's Champagne Jazz Series brings in top jazz artists to perform at one of the best music venues in Southern California. The winery not only offers an intimate setting on its … [Read more...]

Music Is Always In the Air In Temecula

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Temecula has a music scene? Yes of course! And ToT has locals-in-the-know who will be reporting back here on who’s playing where, the best open mic happenings, musician profiles and much more. Meanwhile, here are some exciting music happenings that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Many music events in our area help raise funds for some great charities. So … [Read more...]

French Onion Soup

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Jeanette Ferguson is a mom of three kids, a “fire wife,” and an amazing cook.  She is also the author of the blog Fergie's Bites, which she created in order to inspire people to create healthy, simple, TASTY meals for their families. We came across this French Onion Soup recipe, and it looked so amazing we want to share it with ToT readers. “I … [Read more...]

Sushi ‘n Sake Class Rolls Out the Fun by Rob Emmett

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A gorgeous private estate surrounded by the Francois Roux Vineyard in Temecula Wine Country was the setting for the first installment of Taste of Temecula’s Sushi ‘n Sake Class  with a great after party. Participants were treated to a first-rate sushi-making class supplemented by delicious sake and other beverages, and concluded with a delectable … [Read more...]

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 mission is to give everyone the best dining … [Read more...]

New Year, New You, New Wine!

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A few weeks into the New Year…how’s everyone doing on their New Years’ resolutions?  If you’re like most people, one of the things you resolved to do in 2012 is eat healthier:  more salads, more fresh fruit, and more lean meat. This doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice enjoyment, especially when it comes to wine! Wiens Cellars has the … [Read more...]

“We Are Murrieta…United We Thrive”

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Go Big or Go Home! is the motto at Spelly’s Pub & Grille in Murrieta, CA and this past Thursday night they were going big and no one was going home. Organized in conjunction with the city, “We Are Murrieta…United We Thrive” was a benefit to raise money for the families of Murrieta’s December homicide victims—Saskia Burke, who was stabbed to … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]