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		<title>COULD HAVE WALKED AROUND OLD TOWN ALL DAY!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 03:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Your ads will be inserted here byAdSense Now!.Please go to the plugin admin page to paste your ad code. Ever heard of something fun, intended to go and never got around to it? That was me with Taste Of Temecula&#8217;s Perfect Pairing Tour. Being a former Meet Up organizer I often received notification of crazy-cool <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/05/could-have-walked-around-old-town-all-day/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/05/could-have-walked-around-old-town-all-day/">COULD HAVE WALKED AROUND OLD TOWN ALL DAY!</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Ever heard of something fun, intended to go and never got around to it? That was me with <a title="Taste of Temecula&rsquo;s Perfect Pairing Tours" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/tour-info/taste-of-temeculas-perfect-pairing-tours/">Taste Of Temecula&#8217;s Perfect Pairing Tour</a>. Being a former Meet Up organizer I often received notification of crazy-cool looking events they held. A &ldquo;chance&rdquo; encounter presented itself so I jumped at the opportunity to enjoy Old Towns charm on foot.</p>
<p>Hey, I have even seen the tour goers a time or two while driving on Front Street. Must tell you though, they looked like they were having fun&#8230;.didn&rsquo;t know it would be this much fun.  My perspective is probably different because I know EXACTLY what it&rsquo;s like when hosting one of these things. There is an inherent uneasiness while silently hoping everything goes as planned. I&rsquo;ll admit to you that I was a little unnerved. Primarily because I had no frame of reference on what to expect. Talk about being on the other side of the fence. My concerns were immediately assuaged by Mike of Villa di Callabro.</p>
<p><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tour45.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-21519" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tour45.jpg" alt="tour45" width="491" height="369" /></a> This was our check-in and first stop on the tour. Mike&rsquo;s infectious passion about his oils and vinegars are disarming. What stuck in my mind was the other people on the tour. You see, when they first walked up they were excited and it shone in their eyes. After sopping up the delectable offerings by Mike and comparing notes with my new friends I felt blessed.  What I quickly realized was how Taste Of Temecula and these local merchants definitely have a mutually beneficial relationship.</p>
<p>I overhead the cash register ringing at each of our stops. I heard, &ldquo;that will be $80&rdquo;. I thought, WOW! Talk about making an immediate positive impact on our local economy. Each of the pairs on the tour purchased something from each establishment. Heck, even our walk through at Farmer&rsquo;s Market garnered a cashew brittle purchase!</p>
<p>We visited <a title="MERCHANTS ON TOUR" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2012/12/merchants-on-tour/">Knuckleheads</a> where we enjoyed great food<strong> <em>Perfectly Paired</em></strong> with a wonderful Petite Syrah compliments of <a href="http://www,bellavistawinery.com">Bella Vista Winery</a> which was Temecula&#8217;s very first winery. and the first comment was thats a lot more than a tasting, <a href="http://www.oldtownsweetshop.com">The Sweet Shop</a>, <a title="A Little Spice Goes a Long Way" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2009/11/a-little-spice-goes-a-long-way/">The Spice Merchant</a>, <a title="Old Town Root Beer, Floats, &amp; Memories" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2010/05/old-town-root-beer-2/">Old Town Root Beer Company</a> and ended our tour at <a title="Lorimar Winery" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wpbdp_listing/lorimar-winery/">Lorimar Winery </a>with food furnished by<a title="&lsquo;BITE NITE&rsquo; &ndash; TV Food Challenge" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/03/bite-nite-temecula-valley-food-challenge-by-tot/"> Lienzo Charro</a>. I&rsquo;m a local and pretty connected yet I had not visited any of these establishments except for Lorimar and Farmer&rsquo;s Market. I will now be more apt to both go again and share (as I am now) with countless others.</p>
<p>While Taste Of Temecula probably has a waiting list of merchants trying to get on the tour won&rsquo;t hurt to ask how to expose your business to new loyal customers.</p>
<p>If I had a shop in Old Town I sure would.  Oh another benefit was the camaraderie that was created amongst this new group of friends. We had a blast. I&rsquo;d suggest it not just for people outside of the area, but for the locals as well. It&rsquo;s really a lot of fun!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Side Note:&nbsp;<strong>One Night Special Engagement &#8211; Meet Chicken Soup For The Soul Author </strong>&nbsp;TEDxTemecula speaker, author and business strategist you don&#8217;t want to miss. Jacqui Dobens by special arrangement is our honored host, Chicken Soup For The Souls own &nbsp;<strong>Mark Victor Hansen multi-preneur </strong>on April 24, 2013 at 6-9 pm at <strong>South Coast Winery</strong>. One LUCKY &nbsp;T.O.T. preferred card member will win a Grapeseed Spa Day Pass (valued at $45)! Must register using this link to be automatically entered: <a href="http://totbogo.mvhtemecula.com/">http://totbogo.mvhtemecula.com</a></p>
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		<title>Made in Temecula &#8211; Dueling Roasted Chickens</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Springtime weather in the middle of January makes us thankful to be alive and living in the Temecula Valley.  We are even further blessed to have ready access to the amazing Old Town Temecula Farmer’s Market and the Sage Mountain Farm booth where we collect the Inland Empire CSA box each week.  We had the <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/05/made-in-temecula-dueling-roasted-chickens-2/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/05/made-in-temecula-dueling-roasted-chickens-2/">Made in Temecula &#8211; Dueling Roasted Chickens</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Springtime weather in the middle of January makes us thankful to be alive and living in the Temecula Valley.  We are even further blessed to have ready access to the amazing <a href="http://www.temeculafarmersmarkets.com/Temecula_Farmers_Markets/Home.html">Old Town Temecula Farmer’s Market</a> and the <a href="http://www.sagemountainfarm.com/">Sage Mountain Farm</a> booth where we collect the Inland Empire CSA box each week.  We had the great pleasure of enjoying the 100 Mile Dinner to benefit <a href="http://www.temeculavalleyslowfood.org/">Temecula Valley Slow Food</a> this weekend and we are thrilled to be a part of the growing commitment to consume fresh, organic, locally grown produce.  The <a href="http://www.inlandempirecsa.com/">Inland Empire CSA</a> makes the commitment easy by offering high quality produce and a myriad of convenient pick up locations.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.inlandempirecsa.com">www.inlandempirecsa.com</a>.</p>
<div id="attachment_7882" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-7882" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2011/02/made-in-temecula-dueling-roasted-chickens/dsc_0129-3/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7882" title="DSC_0129" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_01292-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Inland Empire CSA Citrus and Herbs - Photo by Corie Maue</p></div>
<p>Nestled in between the plethora of greens, beets, and squash we found citrus, garlic, cilantro and chervil.  We love to cook with vegetables, but fresh herbs are wonderful for bringing nuance and life to a dish, so we decided to play around with the cilantro and chervil.  Cilantro is heavily featured in Mexican and Asian cooking.  It has a very distinct “soapy” flavor that the world seems to be completely divided on.  This is a love or a hate item that Chef Andrea and I happen to love.  Chervil is less controversial and has more of a lemon-anise flavor which makes it excellent for egg dishes (we used it in the recent <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2011/01/made-in-temecula-breakfast-strata/">Breakfast Strata</a> recipe) or chicken.</p>
<p>I have never been a huge fan of chicken, but all that changed two years ago when I tried the <a href="http://www.gourmet.com/">Gourmet Magazine</a> Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy.  As it turns out, chicken is excellent when you prepare it correctly!  This is an adaptation of that recipe and the added step of brining the chicken is well worth the extra day of planning.</p>
<p>Dueling Roasted Chickens</p>
<p>The original recipe calls for two chickens roasted with the same ingredients, however (rebels that we are) we used different, but complimentary flavors in each.</p>
<p>Rinse chickens and brine 4 &#8211; 24 hours.  For each chicken, you will need:</p>
<p>1/2 gallon of water</p>
<p>1/2 cup kosher salt</p>
<p>1/4 cup <a href="http://www.yellowbot.com/temecula-valley-honey-company-temecula-ca.html">Temecula Valley Honey</a> &#8211; warmed to liquid (or sugar)</p>
<p>For one chicken we added:</p>
<p>2 TBSP <a href="http://www.petesfirehousebbq.com/">Pete’s Firehouse BBQ</a> Rub &#8211; Original</p>
<p>1 TBSP cracked red pepper</p>
<p>For the other chicken we added:</p>
<p>2 TBSP <a href="http://www.petesfirehousebbq.com/">Pete’s Firehouse BBQ</a> Rub &#8211; Santa Maria Style</p>
<p>We put each chicken in its own bag and then placed the bags in a dish in the refrigerator.  You can add whatever spices you wish to the brine: bay leaves, crushed black peppercorns or dried thyme would all work well.  Once brining is complete, rinse chickens and pat very dry with paper towels.  Remove excess fat from around the cavities and discard.</p>
<p>For the first chicken we used:</p>
<p>4 TBSP unsalted butter</p>
<p>3 large garlic cloves, crushed</p>
<p>1 lime, cut in half</p>
<p>2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro, plus the remainder of the bunch for inside the chicken</p>
<p>Salt &amp; pepper</p>
<p>For the second chicken we used:</p>
<p>4 TBSP unsalted butter</p>
<p>3 garlic cloves</p>
<p>1 lemon, cut in half</p>
<p>2 TBSP chopped fresh chervil, plus the remainder of the bunch for inside the chicken</p>
<p>Salt and pepper</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and place the rack in the middle.</p>
<p>Soften 2 TBSP butter and incorporate chopped fresh herbs.  Rub compound butter under the skin of the chicken by gently separating the skin from the flesh with your fingers.  You will not be able to reach all areas of the chicken, but the butter will spread under the skin as the chicken roasts.</p>
<p>Insert citrus, garlic and remaining bunch of herbs into the cavity of the chicken.  Tie the legs closed with kitchen string.</p>
<p>Melt 2 TBSP butter and brush over the outside of the chicken and season with salt and pepper.</p>
<p>Roast each chicken in a flame proof pan for about 50 &#8211; 60 minutes, basting with juices every 20 minutes.  We find that removing the pan from the oven and tilting it a little bit is the easiest way to baste.  This step will seem to be time consuming, but the payoff of caramel brown, crispy skin is well worth it.  Transfer chickens to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.</p>
<p>As you can imagine, this recipe can be easily halved, but we find a myriad of uses for chicken each week, so we typically roast both.  We reserve the carcasses to make stock and use white meat for soup, tacos, sandwiches . . . the list is endless.</p>
<p>We love these flavors, but encourage you to play around with the herbs in your garden to create your own variation on this dish.  The beauty of using fresh, organic, locally grown ingredients is that the flavors will be bright and delicious every time.</p>
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		<title>Chicken Soup For The (T.O.T) Soul &#8211; Event Not To Miss</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Blafer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>    Taste Of Temecula Does It Again! We invite, No We Insist You Attend An Event That Will Have A Lasting Effect And Leave Your Spirit Renewed.                                       Join Us For A Night That Can Last A Lifetime <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/chicken-soup-for-the-t-o-t-soul-event-not-to-miss/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/chicken-soup-for-the-t-o-t-soul-event-not-to-miss/">Chicken Soup For The (T.O.T) Soul &#8211; Event Not To Miss</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h2><strong>We invite, No We Insist You Attend An Event That Will Have A Lasting Effect And Leave Your Spirit Renewed.</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Meet Chicken Soup For The Soul Author                                                  Mark Victor Hansen At South Coast Winery</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Let’s face it, with all of the demands put on us one night of positivity is in order. You’ve seen and read the headlines haven’t you? To balance it, spend a few hours at picturesque, South Coast Winery &amp; Spa with multi-preneur, America’s Ambassador Of Possibility, Mark Victor Hansen. Get this! King of collaboration, Hansen will be sharing some of his most treasured Chicken Soup For The Soul tales of triumph, hope and tenacity.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> He’s added a BONUS Eagle’s Nest Leadership training based upon many of his concepts in bestseller, The One Minute Millionaire. Ideal for any sales people, entrepreneur, executives or management. Block out a few hours mid-week to learn from someone that has created social, relationship, mental, emotional and ﬁnancial stability across multiple platforms! By special arrangement Hansen is being hosted by our very own Professor of Motivation, TEDxTemecula speaker, author and business strategist.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Are You A Taste Of Temecula card  memeber? We are always </em>focused on bringing you the best value for less,  why should this be different? <span style="color: #ff0000;">We have      a very special TOT BOGO Offer (buy one, get one) price only $47 &#8211; limited supply available</span>. Hansen’s per ticket price fetch up to as much as $297 each. Combine that with one of the most incredible vineyards in the valley this will deﬁnitely be a night to remember. <span style="color: #ff0000;">Do Not Miss It! </span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Focused solely on helping people from all walks of life reshape their vision of what&#8217;s possible, no one is better respected in the area of human potential than Mark Victor Hansen. Creating powerful change in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide for over 30 years, Mark delivers proven messages of possibility, opportunity and action. <em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"><strong><em>&#8220;You can easily create the life you deserve.&#8221; </em></strong><strong>- Mark Victor Hansen</strong></em></em></p>
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		<title>MEET A BAKERY THAT SETS YOUR GLUTEN FREE</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Blafer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Do You Feel Like Poor Me &#8211; As Your Diet Calls For GLUTEN FREE? All of the Above Bakery is a place where I no longer feel that way. My name is LO Peterson the newest writer/member/fan of Taste of  Temecula and I thought as my first article i would bring you the LO down on a place that <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/meet-a-bakery-that-sets-your-gluten-free/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/meet-a-bakery-that-sets-your-gluten-free/">MEET A BAKERY THAT SETS YOUR GLUTEN FREE</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Do You Feel Like Poor Me &#8211; As Your Diet Calls For GLUTEN FREE?</strong></h2>
<h2><strong style="font-size: 1.4em;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://alloftheabovebakery.com">All of the Above Bakery</a> is a place where I no longer feel that way. My name is LO Peterson the newest writer/member/fan of <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of  Temecula</a> and I thought as my first article i would bring you the LO down on a place that set my GlutenFree in Temecula.</span></strong></h2>
<div><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Anyone who tells you that it’s easy being gluten free must not have much of a social life outside the safety of their own home. Okay, that’s a bit harsh and probably does not apply to everyone, but for me, someone who must live completely gluten free, the outside world and food seems daunting. And, as if being gluten free weren’t enough, my body decided shortly after drawing the line with gluten to completely nix dairy, as well. Gee thanks body so near and dear to my heart for 24 plus years. Yep you read that correctly, I am 29 years old and I remember exactly how every delicious mouthful of gluten and dairy filled foods tasted because it wasn’t until 2008 that my body chose to go to war. I can still close my eyes and remember the taste and texture of cheesecake or how a quick snack of cold turkey and a cheese slice was the perfect interruption for my work day.</span></strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Okay, this is definitely not helping except getting to the point of my first blog; I guess I needed to give you a bit of background first. So needless to say, being gluten and dairy free has been a struggle albeit a blessing. Now I’m healthier than ever because I eat clean and to be honest I stopped missing it. The only thing I still curse is how difficult it has been to go out with friends and pretend to be normal while secretly keeping a watchful eye out for every loose crumb on the table. Yet, admittedly for most of us gluten free people, we applaud as the world of food has slowly conformed to the fact that we exist, the growing number of us who can’t indulge in gluten and dairy </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><strong style="font-size: 1.17em;">WHICH WAS IN ALMOST EVERYTHING THAT TASTES GOOD!</strong></span></strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-size: small;">But now let me digress to the inspiration behind my post and introduce you to my own favorite Temecula eatery escape.  I happened upon this little gem when a sweet long time friend invited me for lunch one day excitedly telling me about this little gluten free cafe. I remember thinking, “What? A gluten free cafe? They exist???”  My heart couldn’t help but skip a beat. I happily plugged the name into my gps on the day we were set to meet a few years back. As I pulled into the parking lot I couldn’t help but smile. On their sign it read “All of the Above Bakery &amp; Cafe” and underneath in blue lettering, “Gluten Free” and beside that “PLUS”! “What?!?!?” I thought, “What could be the PLUS!?” Maybe this place already knows there are people who also can’t do dairy? When I walked in boy was I surprised.</span></strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> The owner is beyond amazing and caters to a handful of sensitivities by offering soy free, egg free, dairy free, gluten free, etc, you catch my drift. What began as her way to introduce alternative recipes to help her own children turned into the beginnings of her own bakery/cafe. And you know you love the place a lot when you can walk in and, without fail, the owner knows you by name, yep guilty that would be me. She’s supplied desserts for my birthdays, family events; get together with friends, pretty much everything. Some of my favorites? Well, and the owner knows this, the chocolate cupcakes with her vanilla wedding cake frosting are absolutely hands down one of my most favorite things in life. <strong style="font-size: 1.17em;">YES I SAID IT IN LIFE</strong>! </span></strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-size: small;">If I were having the worst day ever I could easily be cheered up by someone giving me that cupcake. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;">And, I’m not alone</span></strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="font-size: small;">It is not unusual for customers to drive from miles away to pick up an order of a dozen or more of her cupcakes to take home and put in the freezer!Most that love me know that once I love something I LOOOOOOOVE IT and, All of the Above Bakery and Cafe is just something I love. In addition when I love something I can’t help but want to share it with the world and for someone who has struggled with getting bummed that being gluten free and dairy free in the real world can be so difficult, I’m quite happy I stumbled upon this little taste of Heaven. And that’s my Lo Down. Until next time &#8211; Stay Tasty Temecula.</span></strong></div>
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		<title>The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Myer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Riddle of the Day: What do you get when you cross an elegant fine dining experience with a welcoming family-run restaurant?
Answer: The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon…and a delectable and affordable meal! <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/the-gambling-cowboy-chophouse-and-saloon/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/the-gambling-cowboy-chophouse-and-saloon/">The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Riddle of the Day:</strong> What do you get when you cross an elegant fine dining experience with a welcoming family-run restaurant?<br />
<strong>Answer:</strong> The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon…and a delectable and affordable meal!</p>
<div id="attachment_4061" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 550px"><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-4-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4061" title="Gamblin Cowboy (4)-2" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-4-2.jpg" width="540" height="470" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Ginger Giordano.</p></div>
<p>The Ehmcke Family—Rene, Nitza, and Bill, the Gambling Cowboy himself—just celebrated its one-year anniversary of ownership, after taking over the old Penfold Cattle Company in May of 2009. Opening a chophouse during a recession certainly takes a gambler’s heart, but it also takes a savvy mind—in business and in the kitchen. And that is something this family has demonstrated, much to the appreciation of its loyal patrons.</p>
<p>After winning big with the purchase of this beautiful and reputable Temecula restaurant, the trio already held a great hand. They kept the old steakhouse favorites and gently expanded the menu to include more seafood and pasta. And they were determined to make the prices affordable and the portions generous. Rene has infused her “spicy cowgirl” flare to some signature dishes, including the highly popular Front Street Tacos with Prime Rib. Yes, <em>Prime</em> <em>Rib</em> Tacos. Patrons will also appreciate the ever-expanding selection of local Temecula Valley wines.</p>
<p>In addition, the Ehmckes extended the hours to include a creative and affordable daily lunch, a lengthy happy hour with an awesome saloon menu, and a Saturday &amp; Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas. You can find live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and Sunday night is now packing them in with $1 an ounce Prime Rib.</p>
<p>All of these decisions—and of course the exquisite food and prime Old Town location—have helped the Ehmckes’ gamble pay off. With Rene running the kitchen and Nitza and Bill meeting and greeting the guests, it’s a winning combination.</p>
<p>We enjoyed the Gambling Cowboy for an early summer lunch. Walking into the 3<sup>rd</sup> floor of the Penfold Plaza building off Front Street, I am reminded that this is indeed one of Temecula’s most beautiful restaurants. The tall wood ceilings and rich walnut bar welcome guests and take us back to steakhouses of old. But the soaring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a huge veranda lighten up the room and bring great Old Town views. The stunning etched glass mural is also a subtle scene stealer. Nitza’s designer touches warmed and softened the setting for a comfortable, homey feel. If you’re looking for an A+ ambiance, this is it.</p>
<div id="attachment_4063" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-18-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4063 " title="Gamblin Cowboy (18)-2" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-18-2.jpg" width="300" height="256" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Ginger Giordano.</p></div>
<p>But how about the food? Oh, the food! Here is where Rene’s 20 years in the restaurant industry and kitchen have paid off. She has added her own spunky spin to many steakhouse favorites, including the absolutely divine Brie Sachets. Now, this is no regular ol’ baked brie. It’s a trio of double cream French brie cheese elegantly wrapped in phyllo dough, served over a savory Raspberry-Chipotle Chutney with fresh berries. It was light and crispy, gooey, sweet, and spicy—a brilliant combination of flavors and textures. This is a dish that will keep me coming back for more.</p>
<div id="attachment_4069" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-33-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4069" title="Gamblin Cowboy (33)-2" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-33-2.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">24 ounces of bone-in Certified Angus Beef Rib Eye. Photo by Ginger Giordano.</p></div>
<p>As for the star of the show? All the meat is USDA Prime, aged 28-35 days, and offered in a wonderful variety of cuts and prices. We went all in with their signature steak, The Gambler. It is 24 ounces of bone-in Certified Angus Beef Rib Eye brushed with a Maitre’d Butter. And it was cooked flawlessly: crispy charbroiled on the outside and perfectly pink on the inside. Tender, juicy and melts in your mouth “like butta.” Our wonderful server, Bethany, had recommended Thorton’s Cabernet-Merlot, an impeccable choice for both the meat and brie.</p>
<div id="attachment_4068" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-31-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4068 " title="Gamblin Cowboy (31)-2" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-31-2.jpg" width="300" height="221" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Ginger Giordano.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_4070" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-35-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4070 " title="Gamblin Cowboy (35)-2" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-35-2.jpg" width="300" height="251" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Risotto. Photo by Ginger Giordano.</p></div>
<p>Thankfully, all meals are served with sides of veggies and potatoes at no extra charge. No mushy broccoli or dry baked potato here, the signature vegetable is a sweet and succulent fresh roasted corn. We also enjoyed the signature Cowboy Potatoes, crispy slices cooked with onions, garlic and parsley. These started as their breakfast potato but morphed into one of the dinner options because they are just that good.</p>
<p>Looking for something lighter for summer? On the new summer menu, Rene will include a lighter and spicier Cioppino, still overflowing with fresh seafood, but mixing it up with corn and chorizo in a white wine broth. We were lucky enough to preview the new and über-fresh Heirloom Tomato Basil Butter Halibut over Spring Risotto. The Northern halibut was beautifully seasoned. (How can you go wrong with basil butter?) And the cool, juicy, sweet tomatoes skillfully complemented the rich creamy risotto.</p>
<div id="attachment_4071" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-37-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4071" title="Gamblin Cowboy (37)-2" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-37-2.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ultra-rich dark chocolate fudge cake à la mode. Photo by Ginger Giordano.</p></div>
<p>And, yes, somehow save room for dessert. The Gambling Cowboy puts the crème in Crème Brulee. I savored every bite of the sugary glass top and the indulgent cream, including the harmonious garnish of fresh berries and mint. Truly the best crème brulee I’ve had. And for those who love chocolate, you may have to visit just for the 6-layer ultra-rich dark chocolate fudge cake à la mode. (That one speaks for itself.)</p>
<div id="attachment_4065" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-25-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4065 " title="Gamblin Cowboy (25)-2" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Gamblin-Cowboy-25-2.jpg" width="300" height="218" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Crème Brulee. Photo by Ginger Giordano.</p></div>
<p>You don’t have to be a high-roller to enjoy what The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon have to offer. The Ehmcke Family’s restaurant is one of those rare establishments where the food and ambiance are superior enough for a special occasion, but the friendliness and prices allow you to visit several times a week. As Rene notes, “Here you can have the fine dining experience without spending the fine dining dollars.” And in today’s economy, that’s a smart bet.</p>
<p>The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon<br />
42072 Fifth Street * 951-699-2895 * http://thegamblingcowboy.com</p>
<p><em>Lunch: Tuesday-Sunday 11am -3 pm<br />
Dinner: Tuesday – Thursday &amp; Sunday, 4pm – 9 pm<br />
Friday-Saturday, 4pm – 10pm<br />
Brunch: Saturday &amp; Sunday, 9am – 3pm<br />
Happy Hour: Tuesday – Thursday, 3pm – close<br />
Friday – Sunday, 3pm – 6pm<br />
Closed Mondays.</em></p>
<p>Reposted 4/13/2013</p>
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		<title>Secrets to Making Amazing Olive Oil</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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 <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/discover-the-secrets-to-making-amazing-olive-oil/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/discover-the-secrets-to-making-amazing-olive-oil/">Secrets to Making Amazing Olive Oil</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-13804" title="WS ranch" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/WS-ranch-200x300.png" width="200" height="300" />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?</p>
<p>This is where a company with strong product integrity comes in.  This is a company that is not worried about cutting corners in order to save a dollar, they only want the best quality product and will do whatever it takes in order to produce said product and once consumers acknowledge that fact, this is a company at the top of the market.  When it comes to olive oil, <a href="http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com/">the Temecula Olive Oil Company</a> is this company.</p>
<p>The tour provided on the Temecula Olive Oil Company ranch at 46780 Highway 371 in Aguanga, California is the best and most informative tour one can take.  The tour guide, Thom Curry is also a sought after speaker on olive oil, he sits on the California Olive Oil Council, and he is the designer of some of the best vinegars and olive oils in the world.  He begins the tour by discussing some of the aesthetics of the ranch, that olive trees are groves and not orchards, that olives are wind pollinated and the trees do not need a lot of water or care, that most of the oils are a mix of several varietals, and that true extra virgin olive oil consists of olives picked and processed within a 24 hour period.  He walks you through the groves and through the harvesting, crushing, mixing, and pressing.</p>
<p>Harvesting is the most expensive part of the olive oil process and, even though that is so, short cuts will not be taken that might damage the quality of the olives.  That is a standard the Temecula Olive Oil Company has set for themselves.  It is a standard that has made their olive oil worth the taste, worth the purchase, and worth a shout out.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-13799" title="Olives" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Olives-300x200.png" width="300" height="200" />The Temecula Olive Oil Company is aware that machines can pick their olives and centrifuges can spin the juices out of them but, they also recognize that hand picking the olives ensures the quality of each olive and that no foreign debris enter the products.  The crusher involves each olive from seed to peel and does not just spin the juice out of it and toss all that antioxidant power to the side.  The mixer lays it all out into a paste onto a tray with holes at the bottom and each tray is placed on top of the one before it into the press where they are squeezed together.  The juices escape from those holes at the bottom of the trays and gather at the bottom of the press where the water and oil separate and enter different containers through tubes.  Everything is measured to make sure a top quality oil is used for all products; the spreads, olive oils, mustards, teas, soaps, and lotions.  Beyond quality products, the Temecula Olive Oil Company provides all by way of green and clean living.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-13796" title="Olive groves" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Olive-groves-200x300.png" width="200" height="300" />In our day and age, living green and living clean are two concepts that travel side by side; occasionally they even inter-mingle.  At the Temecula Olive Oil Company, these concepts walk hand in hand.  There is a significance given to the environment, recycling and all it entails, and to all life.  There are other important components of the business but, these two seem to keep the company at the top of this particular market.  To begin with, the ranch now rests upon what used to be a cattle ranch and in the years since that, it became somewhat of a dumping ground for old tires.  When the olive oil company took it over, they gathered these tires together and used them to create a retaining wall in front of the tasting room.  There was also a need to cut down some of the willow trees in order to create some new groves and it just so happened that the historian from the Pechanga Indian reservation came out to cut down the trees as they were sacred to them and the wood was given to the olive oil company to use for the creation of their tasting room.  And these are just two of the ways this company lives green and clean.  They also use every piece of their olives and leave nothing to waste.  The seeds and peels are used for compost and the leftover water is used as fertilizer for the trees and vineyards.  The cleanest and greenest thing this company does, however, is not use pesticides.</p>
<p>Apparently the olive oil fruit fly is a force to be reckoned with.  It eats first and then lays its egg on the olive.  The maggot that results from this fly then burrows into the olive.  A fruit fly is interested in the larger olives as they provide a more promising survival of the offspring.  Research has shown that fermented molasses kills the fruit fly before it can eat, thus preventing the entire egg laying catastrophe.  This molasses does not harm the tree, the fruit or those eating it and it does not affect the taste.  What could be greener or cleaner than that?</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-13805" title="Group of olive oil bottles" alt="" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Group-of-olive-oil-bottles-300x232.png" width="300" height="232" />Thom dispelled many myths before going in to the tasting.  Two such myth busters include the fact that color and texture do not matter in olive oil, and olive oil actually should not be kept in clear bottles because light affects the oils.  Flavor change in olive oil comes from when the olives were picked.  If picked in September, they are used for jars and are green.  If picked in October, they are used for olive oil and a green and pungent, and if picked as the season goes on then the olives are black to purple and are more buttery.</p>
<p>When tasting olive oil, you are looking for fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency.   The Temecula Olive Oil Company has several to taste as well as some really new and different ones.  I especially enjoyed the Hickory Smoked which is made with real smoke funneled through a tube from a smoker into the olives for 24 hours.  Vegetarians use it in place of bacon because of its awesome taste. They also have a selection of vinegars, which are not to be missed.</p>
<p>Thom stated that they experiment all the time with new products and he gets his inspiration to try something new from those that come in looking for something special, new, and different.  Tours are on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.  Just give them a call at 866.Olive.You and sign up.  You just might be the next inspiration.</p>
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<p> <em>Photos by Amanda Bussen</em></p>
<p>Repost April 09, 2013</p>
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		<title>Chicken Picatta</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Blafer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Ingredients 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions Season chicken <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/chicken-picatta/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/04/chicken-picatta/">Chicken Picatta</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4415681699_b1fe871b12_o.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-21445" src="http://tasteoftemecula.net/wordpress2/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4415681699_b1fe871b12_o.jpg" alt="4415681699_b1fe871b12_o" width="630" height="420" /></a>Ingredients</strong></span> 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Directions</strong></span> Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.  Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.</p>
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		<title>‘BITE NITE’ &#8211; TV Food Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Sunrider Jeep Tours offers a unique way to visit the Temecula Wine Country &#8211; in an open air Jeep! We jumped at the chance to ride along for the day with a group of first time Wine Country guests. The day started off at the Starbucks in Old Town Temecula, which is a completely normal <p class="more-class"><a class="more-link darkbox" href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/03/sunrider-jeep-tours-2/"><span>Read more</span></a></p></p><p>The post <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net/2013/03/sunrider-jeep-tours-2/">Sunrider Jeep Tours</a> appeared first on <a href="http://tasteoftemecula.net">Taste of Temecula</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunrider Jeep Tours offers a unique way to visit the Temecula Wine Country &#8211; in an open air Jeep! We jumped at the chance to ride along for the day with a group of first time Wine Country guests. The day started off at the Starbucks in Old Town Temecula, which is a completely normal place to set out for an adventure in Temecula. We headed out of Old Town with the wind in our face and the warm Temecula sunshine above.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="Stuart Cellars Temecula" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3670017027_a2fccd41ed.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>Our first stop was <a href="http://www.stuartcellars.com" target="_blank">Stuart Cellars</a>, which coincidentally is on our top six list of Temecula wineries in. What impressed us about our driver, Adam, was that even before we arrived at the winery he had an attitude of &#8220;lets have some&#8221;, fun mixed with a real knowledge of Wine Country. He told about all the wineries that were along the way and when we arrived at Stuart, he introduced us to our pourer, Jarmila, From time to time interacted with the guests and ourselves to make sure we were having a good time.  The wine at Stuart was, as usual, very good; the Tatria and La Grien were two of our favorites.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="Wiens Winery" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3670830092_3faba4501d.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>From there we journeyed to <a href="http://www.wienscellars.com" target="_blank">Weins Winery</a> home of the Big Reds. Again Adam was awesome in making the group at home with the servers. Pete, new to Weins poured us several of the reserve wines and we were not disappointed. Our favorites were the 07’ Reflection, the Tempernillo and the Petite Syrah.</p>
<p>This is where we parted ways with Sunrider, as we had a special lunch date with Chef Fernando at The Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery (post coming soon).</p>
<p>Sunrider&#8217;s guests stayed at Wienes, where they were provided lunch (courtesy of Sunrider) consisting of sandwiches from <a href="http://www.getcosi.com/" target="_blank">Cosi</a> (a local favorite eatery) , and locally grown, organic, fresh fruit from <a href="http://www.baronsmarketplace.com/" target="_blank">Barons Marketplace</a> in Temecula.</p>
<p>Later in the day we met up with Adam at <a href="http://www.keywayswine.com/" target="_blank">Keyways Winery</a> over on the DePortola side, which was busy as usual. Their winemaker, <a href="http://www.keywayswine.com/wines" target="_blank">Mike Tingley</a> is a close friend &amp; acclaimed winemaker in the Temecula Valley. Although Keyways is known for their reds, we really enjoyed the &#8220;Ice Wine&#8221;, which is great on a warm Temecula afternoon &#8211; everyone must try it at least once.</p>
<blockquote><p>Ice Wine was developed in the cool climates of Europe. The grapes are grown to full ripeness and left on the vines until the first deep freeze of the winter. The grapes are then naturally dehydrated &amp;  hand harvested at night. . To serve the Ice Wine at the correct temperature, the glass is actually chilled with ice before the wine is poured. As for the taste, the front has an intense sweetness with unexpected dryness on the finish.</p></blockquote>
<p>From Keyways, we went across the street to <a href="http://www.leonessecellars.com/" target="_blank">Leonesse Cellars</a>, where Adam shared with us some of the process that takes place after the grapes are harvested. He apparently has a carte blanche to Leonesse, instead of the public tasting room, we were escorted into the wine club members only section. We were treated to a barrel tasting of the yet to be released, 07 Syrah made by Tim Kramer.</p>
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<p>Wine tasting might not be the most many outing in the world, but when you go with Adam of Sunrider, the climax of the trip brings out the redneck in all of us. After driving through the vineyards of Leonesse we shifted into 4-wheel drive and headed straight up the to the heights of Temecula Valley in our yellow jeep with the theme from Jurassic Park blazing &#8211; better buckle in! Check out the video:</p>
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<p>When we reached our destination, high above the valley, we could truly see the beauty of Temecula; Mount Palomar, Lake Skinner, and vineyards as far as the eye can see &#8211; Sunrider Jeep Tours truly lives up to their name. Adam mentioned that it is at this point that he breaks out his guitar and serenades the group, but we took up the seat reserved for his guitar.</p>
<p>We highly suggest you call <a href="http://www.sunriderwinetours.com/" target="_blank">Sunrider Jeep Tours</a> (951-551-1516) for your next visit to the Wine Country. Ask for Adam &amp; tell him &#8220;Taste of Temecula&#8221; sent you and they&#8217;ll give you a special discount on your midweek tour (Tuesday-Thursday). Take a minute and become a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sunridertours?ref=ts&amp;__a=1" target="_blank">Facebook Fan of Sunrider Jeep Tours here</a>. When you get a chance to ride along, come back here and leave a comment about how much fun you had.</p>
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