February 2, 2012

Get to Know Bel Vino Winery in 2012

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By now, many people have heard that boutique winery Stuart Cellars was sold and is now Bel Vino.  (And if you haven’t, then you heard it here first!)  When winery ownership changes hands, people end up wondering who the new owners are, what’s going to be different, and – most importantly to those who consider [...]

New Year’s Resolutions From ToT

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The celebration of the New Year is actually the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago.  Then around 2000 BC Babylonians celebrated the beginning of a new year on what is now March 23, although they actually had no written calendar.  The tradition of making New Year’s [...]

The California School of English Brings the World to Temecula

Students from Japan, Spain, Korea, Turkey, France, China, Saudi Arabia

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 [...]

Wineries Rolled Out the Barrels and We Had a Passport to Fun

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Last Saturday was overcast and then it began to drizzle as I headed my car over to Rancho California Road.  But it was going to take a lot more than rain to keep me away from Temecula Valley Wine Country’s Harvest Celebration.  This was a wonderful opportunity to check out some new wines and each [...]

Passion for Fashion at Wilson Creek

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A perfect afternoon in Temecula usually involves beautiful weather and delicious food in wine country.  But add in a parade of gorgeous clothes at Wilson Creek Winery -  and  it’s bliss for this writer! The De Luz Women’s Club held their second annual Passion for Fashion luncheon and fashion show this past Saturday.  Their goal was [...]

Woofs and Purrs In The Vines at Oak Mountain Winery

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Have you heard?  Oak Mountain Winery is really going to the dogs.  Of course I mean that in the most positive way.  This past Saturday, Oak Mountain held their fourth annual gathering of owners and pooches who come together to raise money for Cause for Paws, an organization that assists owners of  pets suffering from diabetes.  Valerie [...]

ToT Loves to Eat with EAT

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E.A.T., which aptly stands for Extraordinary Artisan Table, is the brainchild of the delightful Leah delyte Di Bernardo.  Since she is the founder and president of Slow Food Temecula Valley, it’s no surprise that her catering company is all about “keeping it fresh, real and local.”  She strongly believes that by buying local she can [...]

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 [...]

Traditional Wedding Venues

The 150-year old Stone House at Temecula Creek Inn. (Courtesy of Temecula Creek Inn)

If you’re planning a wedding you’ve probably already quickly realized that it’s all about decisions. From the ring to the cake, you have to make some pretty difficult choices. But perhaps the biggest problem to solve is just where exactly will the nuptials to take place? Fortunately, Temecula Valley offers many really amazing venues. Just throw a [...]