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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 [...]
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 [...]
Yes, I deserve a medal. Or, a Certificate of Completion. Tell you what…I’ll settle for a T-shirt that says, “I Survived the 2011 De Portola Winter Big Red Fest!” because truth be told, this one-day event offering tastes of the De Portola Wine Trail’s finest red wines, along with gourmet appetizers at all nine of [...]
A few weeks back, I wrote a revealing profile on the new Chef over at Raviolis Osteria in Murrieta. His name is Chef Mazzaro and at the time of the interview, he talked not only a little bit about himself but also about the future of Raviolis Osteria. Chef Mazzaro imparted to me a vision of [...]
Ingredients Six 2-inch-thick meaty veal shanks, each tied with string3/4 to 1 pound each)Salt and freshly ground pepper2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 -inch dice1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 -inch dice1 celery rib, cut into 1/2 -inch dice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup dry red wine, such as Barbera or Chianti 1 cup drained canned [...]
“Kids are wired to learn and technology can help them achieve their dreams.” This is the catch phrase associated with the contest put on by Intel Corporation. You know Intel, the semiconductor chip that’s most-likely in the computer you are reading this on…and they are giving back to schools by providing technology packages in their latest [...]
Falkner Winery was the venue and wine was the topic. What better place for a “wino” like me to be? I was immersed in a Wine Appreciation class that was conducted by their assistant Winemaker and sommelier George Myers. This class was extremely educational and I would highly recommend it to both expert and beginning [...]
November twentieth was a chilly winter day. The afternoon held a sky full of wet clouds that were constantly taunting those outdoors with a great spill out all over Temecula and surrounding cities. I drove into the parking lot of Baily Winery around two o’clock and as I did, it became apparent to me that, [...]
The family members of Wilson Creek Winery are hosting a Comedy and Magic event in their Champagne Ballroom on Wednesday, November 30th, 7 pm – 10 pm to help their friend Jim Hermann who was seriously injured a few months ago. Jim Herrmann and his family have resided in the area for many years. He [...]
One day a few years back I was in the library and came across a flyer from the California School of English. They were looking for families to host foreign exchange students for just a few weeks, and I was intrigued. I have fond memories of the summer I was seventeen and lucky enough to [...]
