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Ferguson Crest is the pet project of Fergie Duhamel, singer of the Black Eyed Peas, and her father, grower Pat Ferguson. Ferguson Crest vineyard is located in Solvang, in Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California. Winemaker Joey Tensley turns the fruit grown by Pat Ferguson into wine, and Fergie and sister Dana join in at harvest every […]
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We’re still undecided as to what we’ll be doing to ring in the new year but this is quite the party! Crystal Springs Resort (1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ) rings in 2015 with New Year’s Eve celebrations and prix fixe dinners featuring an extravagant Biosphere Party. At the Biosphere Party, guests can dance the night away […]
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I don’t typically do product reviews but I was recently asked to do a review by Rizzi at Arctic Chill of its cocktail muddler and since I’ve yet to find a muddler I find works well, I jumped at the chance. Arctic Chill’s muddler is made of stainless steel and features a grooved nylon head. […]
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Escape Chef/Owner, Bryan Gregg, will hold a charity dinner with acclaimed Chef Ian Kapitan Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 7PM. The five-course dinner will allow diners to bring their own wines and will cost $68 per person with 50% of the proceeds being donated to the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center of NJ. On the menu: […]
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Chakra (144 W. State Route 4, Paramus, NJ) is aiming to take winter chill away with a Balvenie single malt scotch pairing on Wednesday 12/3 at 6:30PM. The Balvenie dinner will feature Balvenie 12, 14, 17 and 21 year old scotch, paired with a menu by Chef Thomas Ciszak. Balvenie Brand Ambassador Jim Patterson will be on hand to discuss the scotches. […]
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I’ve shared caramel sauce recipes in the past but I thought the timing was perfect with the holidays around the corner, to do another. This one doesn’t require fancy equipment, perfect temperature on a candy thermometer or fuss – it’s based on judging the right color for the caramel and acting fast. Ingredients: 1 cup […]
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Knew as soon as I sniffed this wine that it’d be right up my alley. Garnet in the glass, the earthy aromas were sweetened with dark fruit. In the mouth, it’s round and velvety with plummy, dark cherry flavors with mocha notes. Pairings: Pasta with meaty sauce, duck, roasted mushrooms Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): […]
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For 17 years, Schmaltz Brewing Company was a contract brewery in San Francisco. In May 2013, the popular brewery settled in its own facility in Clifton Park, NY and hence comes the name – Death of a Contract Brewer. I was excited to see this Schmaltz Brewing beer on an extensive beer list in Phoenix […]
[Continue reading...]I’m just not a fan of cinnamon so pumpkin pie isn’t a pie I enjoy. Since it seems fitting to bake pies for Thanksgiving, here are five, fail-proof pies to serve to your guests or bring as a hostess present for Turkey Day! Crumb Top Blueberry Pie Greek Yogurt Blueberry Pie Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie […]
[Continue reading...]Okay, there are so many “lists” out there of yummy-sounding Thanksgiving recipes that it’s difficult to pick which are best for your holiday table. Below are 10 easy yet delicious, tested recipes that are sure to enhance your traditional turkey day table. Cheesy and Garlicky Pull Apart Bread Corn and Lima Bean Succotash Duck Fat […]
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