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August - No Kitchen-Cooking Survival School
2010-08-11 19:41:57 ID=618:1
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Because of our kitchen remodel, and not having a kitchen to cook in, we'll have no new home-made recipe offerings this month. But, out of desperation, I HAVE learned a few tidbits about how to make do without a kitchen and still have healthy,home-cooked food, that I'll share with you.
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July's peak of summer recipes that you'll have fun with and be able to celebrate.
2010-07-04 21:17:55 ID=609:1
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It's July and the peak of summer when everyone gets into the summer-way of doing things-especially impromptu get-togethers and easy -no fuss meals. This month's recipes are really easy to throw together, but they'll make a big splash with your company.
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How to Truss Poultry
2009-11-16 21:25:06 ID=555:1
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When I was a girl helping my Mother and Grandmother prepare Thanksgiving dinner one of my jobs was to stuff the turkey and sew the cavity shut for roasting. Despite all my efforts, it usually never really stayed closed however, and there was always the problem of retrieving bits of thread from the bird as it was carved. The secret I learned later was to truss the bird.
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California Central Coast Wine Value Pick | Edward Sellers 2006 Paso Robles Syrah
2009-10-01 15:58:31 ID=511:1
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In this California Central Coast Wine Value Review we take a look at Edward Sellers 2006 Paso Robles Syrah
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California Central Coast Wine Value Pick | Norman Pinot Grigio 2006
2009-09-21 22:35:44 ID=491:1
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In this California Central Coast Wine Value Review we take a look at Norman Pinot Grigio 2006
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California Central Coast Wine Review| Clayhouse Vineyard Adobe Red 2006
2009-09-10 17:20:41 ID=490:1
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In this California Central Coast Wine Value Review we take a look at Clayhouse Vineyard's California - Rhone style blend, Clayhouse Vineyard Adobe Red 2006.
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This Week's Central Coast Recipe
Chicken Piccata
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Chicken Piccata is a twist on the classic Italian Veal Piccata. Besides using chicken which is easier to find in the market, our Chicken Piccata recipe is a sure-fire performer that you can make all year round. Aside from having to pound the chicken breast fillets flat -which can be done in advance, the recipe is very quick to make.
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Farmers Market Report March 20, 2010
2010-03-22 17:46:21 ID=594:3
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A cool clear Spring morning brings out shoppers for Templeton's Farmers Market where we get a heads-up on what's going to be coming in new to the market.
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Wine and Food News Roundup
Social Media Drives Wine Sales2010-06-15 21:17:46 ID=608:2
zesterdaily.com
COMMENT: Millennials are the next and biggest ever wave of wine drinkers, so it not too surprising that wineries relying upon Millennial social contact channels for wine information and marketing are succeeding.
Long term this can be interesting. Tweeter is surely a social democracy so "Twitter Wine Tweeting for example" is going to cut into the territory of the professional wine bloggers -and alert winemakers will get real time customer -not critic feedback.
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Diageo Shutters Rosenblum
2010-06-15 21:01:15 ID=607:2
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COMMENT: It is sad to see Rosenblum go. They were early Paso Robles Enthusiasts and had a lot of really interesting wines like Sauret Zinfandel. It is a sad fact that the big operations like Diageo are really just commodity players and are not interested in investing the time or money to create and sustain something great.
More reason than ever to support your small local wineries.
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Alta Cresta Orchards Awarded Three GOLD medals at the 2010 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition.
2010-06-15 20:52:51 ID=606:2
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COMMENT: First it was at the 2010 Yolo County Fair Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition and now it has just been announced that all three of Alta Cresta Orchard estate grown extra virgin olive oils have been awarded GOLD medals at the 2010 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. GOLD MEDAL Robust, Tuscan Blend, Paso Robles, GOLD MEDAL Robust, Italian Blends, Paso Robles, and GOLD MEDAL Medium, Coratina, Paso Robles
The Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition is the largest and most prestigious extra virgin olive oil competition in the United States. Alta Cresta Orchard located just outside Paso Robles, CA grows four Italian varietal olives to produce its three award winning extra virgin olive oils.
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2010 Paso Robles Wine Festival, May 21 - 23, 2010
2010-05-14 17:06:53 ID=604:2
pasowine.com
COMMENT: Paso Robles is already to buzz with activity in anticipation of the 28th Annual Wine Festival. Click on link for tickets
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Owner/winemaker: Jacob Toft
2010-05-14 17:02:16 ID=603:2
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COMMENT: Jacob Toft is an up and coming winemaker in the Paso Robles region. He is part of the "next generation" of local winemakers.
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Paso Robles Wine Festival to feature Wine Country Auction & Dinner
2010-05-14 16:53:56 ID=602:2
pasowine.com
COMMENT: The NEW Wine Country Auction & Dinner, Saturday, May 22 from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. features classic American, farm to table cuisine and a first of its kind live auction held in the Downtown Park.
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