At one time in history, all beer was sour and spontaneously fermented which gave a tart flavor to the finished beer. These Belgian Fruit Lambics are a great way to
You know, I’ve written several times about the need for you to go to a structured, professional wine tasting. Such as ones hosted by different wine regions (Paso Robles, Santa
Staring back at me, mocking me, not-so-secretly giggling behind my back sit these eight glasses of world-class wine, coming from, well, around the world, I assume. Some superior, god-like beings
As we roll into fall we will take a look at a couple of popular beers of the season. Today most Craft Breweries are producing some type of seasonal beer
Well, whatever my wine reputation happens to be, it’s about to be dismantled. And you know what? It’s going to be done on my own volition. You see, I’m in
Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world with more than 6 million people attending in Germany alone! Each year it is held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and the
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
In March, we had the distinct treat of dining at Lucques Restaurant in West Hollywood, an award-winning establishment. It’s award-winning because of super-chef, Suzanne Goin, recipient of the 2016 James
It’s hard to believe that we are already in August but as fall approaches the growing selection of Pumpkin Beers will start appearing at your local breweries and on retail
By Jim Walker Pho Sure opened in The Tesoro Village Shopping Plaza in June of 2011 – to immediate and continuing popularity. As owner Nina Tran explains it, Pho
The food is as fresh as the ideas at The Blaq Square, a new Valencia restaurant with a name that reflects the edgy, pioneering style of owners Brad Slaughter and
If you’re craving food from the windy city, you don’t need a plane ticket, just a drive into Canyon Country. Marciano’s Chicago Style Deli was not only deemed the go-to
“I’ve always depended upon the kindness of strangers,” said Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. For me, what has struck me most about the Santa Clarita Valley is that
In the world of Craft Beer the terminology of “Farmhouse Brewery” has different meanings. There are “Farmhouse Breweries” and there’s also “Farm Breweries and there are differences. Farmhouse Breweries actually
Oh, well, another day at the office. How boring! I swear, if only I could get something interesting with some stability and security. You know, like selling insurance or driving
Last week my family and I had a chance to visit our good friends in Colorado and spend time relaxing, skiing/snowboarding and of course sampling some of Colorado’s excellent Craft
From a tropical Jamaican dish to an entrée that fuses Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors, winning recipes in the 2016 “Strut Your Duck” Recipe Contest showcased the versatility of Maple
How often do we ask ourselves if the food we are eating is safe? This new year will bring in some new changes – but the most troubling one may
Though it’s located in the center of Santa Clarita, the food at the brand new MJ’s Tap House Grill isn’t something you find on the 50-yard-line. The menu at the
Geoff Pocock and Todd Tisdell’s beers weren’t always good. As homebrewers just starting out, they sometimes had trouble finding friends to taste-test their creations. But it started to get better.
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