Archive for July, 2007

 

Originally uploaded by swardraws

It is county fair time in our area and we went last night to keep up our tradition of enjoying a little bit of Americana.

It was $7.50…

New Wine Vintage Celebrates Famed Restaurant’s 10-Year Anniversary

Sonoma, Calif.–Toast the 10-year anniversary of one of Sonoma County’s favorite restaurants with a glass of the Girl & the Fig’s first release of its own wine.

Proprietor Sondra Bernstein and…

Girl & the Fig in Sonoma

Originally uploaded by Lori-Lynn

The California wine country has such great restaurants — this is just one of them.

Do you love Trader Joe’s for their delightful gourmet products yet wonder what to do with some of them?

Cut your cooking time in half and spruce up tired meals with a variety of products that make cooking simple yet…

To celebrate warmer weather and longer days, Mimi’s Café is pleased to introduce nine new seasonal dishes that highlight summer family foods. 

From July 12 through September 19, the seasonal features section of the menu includes options such as spice…

Mimis Cafe

Originally uploaded by ~db~

Check out Mimi’s Cafe for affordable and delicious summer family dining.

The question of how to serve wine seems like a no-brainer, just uncork and pour. Serving wine correctly, however, takes a little more thought and can add significant enjoyment to the occasion that brings people together.

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The PAUSE that Replenishes.

Originally uploaded by Paint with light

Like a glass of liquid red velvet…

One enterprising cookbook author (Marilyn Pocius) in Chicago has found a new use for those bizarre red-eyed bugs that attach themselves to trees, building, everywhere.

Cicadas are commonly eaten in some parts of Africa and South America.

Pocius is no…

Cicadas in the Apple Tree

Originally uploaded by Happy Monkey

One enterprising gourmet cook turns these ugly bugs into a gourmet treat.