May 21, 2012

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...]

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

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...]

Sweet B Gourmet Desserts

Bet you can't just try one. (photo by Trasier Schuyler)

About five years ago or so, cupcakes became “the thing” in cities like LA and NY. This was probably due to nostalgic Boomers longing for childhood sweets and fueled by a big push from appearances on “Sex and the City” and other trendy shows. Now, instead of becoming a waning trend (predicted by foodies in various blogs from 2008) cupcakes are now … [Read more...]

A Magical Evening at Ponte

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Valentines Day is all about romance, and nothing says romance like gourmet food in the Temecula Wine Country. We had the pleasure of attending Ponte’s Romantic Valentines Dinner, which did not disappoint. When we stepped into the winery we were offered a glass of the Moscato Champagne as we waited to be shown to our dining area. The sounds of a saxaphonist … [Read more...]