May 22, 2012

Fairy Tale Wine Tasting

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  Limos to jeeps to trolleys to party buses, wine tasting in Temecula Valley offers up a variety of fun, safe options to enjoy your day here in Southern California’s premier wine region. All terrific choices designed to enhance your experience with wine, friends, and a stress-free day. Enter the latest, most romantic wine tasting tour yet! … [Read more...]

It’s Balloon And Wine Festival Time

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  Who: The 28th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. The festival was first launched in spring 1984 and known then as the Rancho California Balloon & Wine Festival. It was a monumental success for a town of only 9,000 residences. Their mission is to enhance the charitable, cultural, educational, and economic developments of … [Read more...]

The Grand Opening – Wiens’ Cellar Room

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  Recently, Wiens Family Cellars in Temecula, marked the grand opening of their latest feature designed to pamper and delight the most discerning wine connoisseurs. Already established as a leading purveyor of southern California big red wines with an enticing wedding venue, and hot summer nights entertainment headquarters, Wiens just added an … [Read more...]

Wedding Couture 2011

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  Pachelbel’s, “Canon in D,” Medelssohn’s, “Wedding March,” or your best friend on guitar. Traditional or non? What’s trending or do you care? These are just a few of the decisions you need to make surrounding your big day. Not to mention…THE DRESS! Hey! It’s your wedding; you can do what you want. Just in case you are … [Read more...]

A Match Made in Wine Country

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Several years ago, a co-worker wondered if I would like to meet her single brother. Not another blind date! He was moving from Lodi to Southern California. Groan! He was a winemaker. Hey! This is getting interesting. They were starting a winery in Temecula. Sold! I'll meet him. I'm a wine enthusiast from way back. In spite of being a Midwest girl, my wine … [Read more...]

ToT’s Lunch Meet-Up @ The Edge

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Beautiful restaurant. A-listers. Fabulous food. Is this Hollywood? No, it’s The Edge in Old Town Temecula. From imported Italian flaming tower heaters to waterfalls on walls and plush seating…it’s hard to believe this hot spot is in our own backyard! Owners Malcolm and Judy welcomed over 50 Taste of Temecula guests on Wednesday where wine flowed … [Read more...]

Keep Temecula Weird!

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I like that expression, “No Bad Days!” It could be your mantra for 2011. To help you kick start this incantation, let’s continue on our hunt for a more zen-ful you and sweet spots in Temecula Valley to help you accomplish this feat. Let’s begin our day with a trip to an incredible day spa and hair studio to help you look and feel … [Read more...]

New Year’s Eve Ideas and Thoughts…

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New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past year, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. Every year I try to plan something special for New Year’s Eve way ahead of time. This year I was honored to be invited to a very good friend’s wedding vow renewals, taking place in Julian at a quaint little inn. I am especially … [Read more...]

Wine Knowledge 101

Be the "Go-To Guy" when wine tasting.

Ok, so you want to be the big man in the group (insert appropriate silver back sounds.) You want to be the go-to guy, the in-the-know man of the crowd. You look at the wine list as everyone is expectantly looking at you. They are embarrassed to have ordered a Bad Cab prior to your arrival. Finally, the group's proclaimed "wine expert" has arrived and … [Read more...]

Made in Temecula – Stuffed Patty Pan Squash

Stuffed Patty Pan Squash & Wiens Primativo Reserve - Photo by Corie Maue

We adore the heartier flavors of fall and the Old Town Temecula Farmer’s Market offers us an abundance of vegetables to work with this time of year. We especially appreciate the Inland Empire CSA program as we are assured a variety of fresh, seasonal organic fruits and veggies each week. We enjoy the variety that the box offers and the challenge of … [Read more...]