#BVFaves :: Holiday Wines HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Thanksgiving has come and gone. Then there was #BlackFriday, followed by #SmallBusinessSaturday, #CyberMonday and #GivingTuesday – it’s finally the weekend and party time is nigh. Lets bring on the wine! The holidays is…
Savory or Sweet? Fondue Parties were big in the 60’s and 70’s. Today, they have made a comeback, at parties and why not? They are fun. During the winter time, it makes for the perfect shared dish –…
A Classic American Highball with a Twist THE HIGHBALL Fall Cocktail | Cider Jack Cocktail After World War I and before World War II, was the Prohibition Era, during the years of 1920-1933. Bartenders had limited access to good booze, so they…
Find Grace in Gratitude: Founders of Café Gratitude hosting workshops this fall ARTS & EXHIBITS | October, 14 2013 | BY: NICHOLE WRIGHT Los Angeles Examiner | Arts & Entertainment “Abundance can be had simply by consciously receiving what has already been given.” -Sufi Saying. Pretty powerful…
No one will know….the perfect quickie canapé The perfect quickie canape. Thank-you Nancy! Pass them on a tray and no one will know. At Costco they come in 72 count – 36 Quiche Lorraine and 36 Quiche Florentine.
Smokin’ Blood Orange Martini’s Give your martini a little smoke! Ingredients 4 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce triple sec or flavored orange liqueur 2 ounces blood orange juice 2 blood orange slices Directions In a martini shaker combine all ingredients…
Air Kisses and Bubbly Toasts Champers is what they all drink during Fashion Week. Personally, I represent a line wine on behalf of Boisset Family Estates. Our dry rosé No. 69 sparkling wine is not a dainty pink thing. It’s…
Light or Dark side first? The oversize Black-and-White Cookie, a New York standby that is sold in bakeries and delis all over the city. ”The black-and-white always asked the question….which side do you start with first? Make them large, medium…
Beefing up your Barbeque Texas Style To prepare brisket properly, you must have a charcoal grill….or a pit. Then again, if all else fails you can always have it catered. The preparation method is Steven Raichlen’s from the Barbeque Bible. If…
The perfect Rosé for Labor Day Here’s my pick for a wonderful Rose with a twist – Rose of Pinot Noir. Perfect with barbeque and outdoor parties in the warm sun. Of course, I am biased, as I am an Ambassador…
White Peach Margaritas White Peach Margarita | Summer Cocktails Recipe for White Peach Margaritas (Makes 1 Dozen Drinks) Eight White Peaches (depending on size, but they’ve got to be ripe!)* or purchase White Peach Nectar 1 1/2 cups…
Crab Cakes that you will love! This recipe is somewhat simple, plus fist the paleo and gluten free diet! Easy to whip up and serves 4, give or take. Here are the Crab Cakes, Old Bay style – a popular passed…