In my last column, I laid out the setting and history of this year’s Napa Wine Auction, the signature event that raises millions of dollars annually to support numerous non-profits
From the outside it’s just part of a modest strip mall, but step into Mom Can Cook Thai Kitchen in Canyon Country and you’re immediately transported to another world. A
Over the past decade or so India pale ales have remained the most popular beer style in the craft beer revolution. Nearly every craft brewery makes one, and quite often
If you had any doubt as to what kind of heavyweight Napa wine actually is, all you have to do is experience the Napa Wine Auction, held annually in June.
Craft ciders are refreshing and civilized and have gained popularity in the craft beer world. Craft ciders are not beer and are deceptively simple in their production. There’s no “brewing”
Following up on my last column, we had covered four wines from our tasting at the Spire Collection. Here are the final five we enjoyed. Ryan Hughes then presented a
Many craft brewers these days are utilizing fruit in the production of their specialty beers, and although fruit has been a part of brewing history, its use has now become
In 2016, according to Wine Spectator, Kendall Jackson produced over 4 million bottles of chardonnay and pinot noir. This count does not include other varietals, such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot,
Summer is arriving which brings craft beer and grilling to go with the great warm weather we have here in the Santa Clarita Valley. One of the most “American” of
The flavor perception of Craft Beer can be very complex and involves all of our senses but mainly taste and smell. The temperature of your beer plays an important role
WiSH Education Foundation officials expressed gratitude this week, still totaling receipts from their latest fundraising efforts, Wine on the Roof. The precise tally wasn’t available as of Wednesday, but organizers
Since the announcement in February of an Albertsons/Rite Aid merger, several Santa Clarita Valley residents have resorted to social media to express their concern about the fate of Thrifty Ice
Most craft breweries today brew ales, and craft lagers are sometimes overlooked. Today we will look at some different styles of craft lagers and what makes them different. The brewing
My last column covered some of the outstanding wines we had from Italy and Argentina at Robert Parker’s excellent Matter of Taste. Wines from Spain, New Zealand, Australia, and Chile
Once a year the Brewers Association which is the national trade organization for American brewers puts on the Craft Brewers Conference which this year is taking place in Nashville, Tenn.
First off, a tip of my hat to my bride, Terry. Not only is she excellent company on our wine forays, she’s also very knowledgeable and quite articulate. Her palate
Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce hosted its sixth annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival. The festival was held at Reyes Winery on Saturday April 21, from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Each year,
The Welsh Baker opened its usually closed to the public doors, to treat Santa Clarita to welsh cakes. “This is a celebration, after nine years of being in production we’ve
In case anyone is wondering about all the music, laughter and live entertainment resonating throughout Santa Clarita this weekend, it’s because the 25th Annual City of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival,
Embassy Suites’ chef feels at home in the kitchen, mainly because he’s spent so much of his life there. And he wants his guests to feel the same way –
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