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Win it: A holiday meal from Schwan’s

Posted on: November 19th, 2013 by Amy Martin 26 Comments

With Thanksgiving just over a week away and holiday parties following soon after, if you haven’t started already, it’s time to get planning your holiday cooking. With out-of-town family and... Read More

Thomas’ Bagels releases limited edition holiday bagels

Posted on: November 18th, 2013 by Amy Martin No Comments

Grocery shopping is one of my least favorite errands, but the sting of this weekly chore is lessened around this time of the year—mostly because of all the holiday product... Read More

Veggies: Kick ‘em up a notch with Little Rosie’s Filipino Dressing

Posted on: November 14th, 2013 by Amy Martin No Comments

A little while ago, I got a sweet and savory surprise–two bottles of Little Rosie’s Filipino Dressing arrived on my doorstep. As the brainchild of local resident Pamela Loch, Little... Read More

Valpolicella: A pleasing Italian vino from up north

Posted on: November 14th, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Wines from Italy’s northeastern Verona region make a simple statement, “We’re crowd pleasers!”  So if you are new to tasting Italian wines, seriously consider starting with a Valpolicella, a favorite from this part... Read More

Malbec: A real Argentine thing

Posted on: November 8th, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

It is an established wine fact that there are global “specialists” in wine made from particular grapes.  This may be due to climate, local culture, or just a concerted effort... Read More
Award-winning Fig and Pecan Pie

Thanksgiving Must-Have: Chef Justin Beckett’s Fig & Pecan Pie

Posted on: November 4th, 2013 by Amy Martin 4 Comments

When it comes to Thanksgiving, I’m a huge overachiever… at least when it comes to pie. Pie and I, well, we have a very special relationship. I hosted Thanksgiving last... Read More

Surprise! Healthy snacks at your door

Posted on: October 31st, 2013 by Taryn Jeffries 1 Comment

I have commitment issues. Sometimes it’s hard to commit to a healthy snack. While carrots, celery and kale chips are all great and great for you, sometimes a girl (or... Read More

Peachy Canyon Winery: A Zin experience

Posted on: October 31st, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Situated in the rolling hills of Westside Paso Robles, Peachy Canyon Winery doesn’t exactly look like the kind of place where you would stop to pick up a load of... Read More

Failla’s Keefer Ranch Pinot: A work of outsourcing

Posted on: October 21st, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

It seems like a day doesn’t go by without the word “outsourcing” being mentioned in a negative global context.  But in the wine business, outsourcing domestically is considered a good... Read More

Mex-cessorize your kitchen with products from IMUSA and McCormick Spices

Posted on: October 11th, 2013 by Amy Martin 29 Comments

With just a few days left in National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th), there’s no better time to spice up your life with fiery flavors! Whether you have roots... Read More

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