May 22, 2012

Circus Adventures in Temecula

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Hurry, hurry, step right up! Get ready Temecula, the Circus has come to town. Experience energetic family entertainment at its finest. Come see the wonder that awaits under the blue and gold spangled Big Top Tent. Once you witness its mystique and wonder it's easy to understand why Circus Vargas is America's favorite Big Top Circus. Be sure to bring your … [Read more...]

Sunrider Jeep Tours

Sunrider Jeep Tours

Sunrider Jeep Tours offers a unique way to visit the Temecula Wine Country - 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 … [Read more...]

A Howling Good Time at the Dog Park Cafe!

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It felt like I stepped into some sort of alternate universe – a “mutt”-tropolis, if you will – when I visited The Dog Park Cafe in Temecula over the weekend.  Beautifully decorated with rich woods, stone floors, lush greenery, and even iron lampposts, Dog Park Cafe is an idyllic place where dogs rule, pooches are pampered, and humans are in it just … [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...]

Three Recipes to Smash Your Idea Of The Mashed Potato

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Here are three different mashed potato  creations that make for a perfect side dish and give your Dining guests something to rave about. I am a huge fan of the potato and truthfully I am no snob. I will take it anyway I can get it. Nothing makes me happier to see than a person who stretches the imagination by straying away from the standard variations. Yes, … [Read more...]

Las Piedras: The Undiscovered Gem Grown on Mt. Palomar

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Today's pick was inspired by an article I wrote for my site, WhatsWorthDrinking.com. In that post I reviewed a Sangiovese by what has become one of my favorite wineries in the Temecula area. Las Piedras is the private label of Steve Hagata, the winemaker at the Temecula Valley’s own Falkner Winery. Clinging to the slopes of Mount Palomar at 3,500 feet … [Read more...]

Therapy with The Acoustic Groove

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The Roving Wino achieved a new level of entertainment when she put together the latest Wine Therapy session with The Acoustic Groove playing.  The sounds of Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor and Steely Dan permeated the air as guests were sampling Spanish wines from The Wine Company and eating Paella cooked from Sandra Serebreni from A La Cuisine.  The … [Read more...]

Keiko Matsui and The Sax Pack – Thornton Gives Jazz Lovers More Than Just A Great Wine Pairing

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As a frequent traveler between Los Angeles and San Diego, I have watched the “sleepy” little town of Temecula, in fact the entire Temecula Valley, transform into a thriving wine community.  Thornton Winery is a centerpiece of Temecula Wine Country, best known for fine sparkling wines.  But it’s also a destination in itself, and for 22 years has been … [Read more...]

Pan-Seared Salmon with Basil-Dijon Cream Sauce

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Salmon is a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. If you prefer, tuna, rainbow trout or Atlantic mackerel can all be used in its place (may change points.) Ingredients: 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp shallots, or red onion, minced 1/4 cup white wine, dry 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup fat-free skim milk 1 tbsp Weight … [Read more...]

TOT Lunch Meet and Greet at Texas Lils

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This week’s ToT Meet and Greet was in Old Town Temecula’s Texas Lil’s. What a great place to mix and mingle in this western-styled saloon/restaurant. I was unaware that the owners Ron and Becky Walton owned the two year old Vail Ranch Steakhouse and also Texas Loosey’s, both in Temecula. The Taste of Temecula’s patrons today got lucky as the … [Read more...]