The Priorat DOQ produces some of my favorite wines. This region is part of the Catalan wine region in Priorat County in the southwest part of Catalonia. This area is… [Continue Reading]
Tres Naus Brut Cava from Catalonia in Spain
The wines our Wine Review Council paired several weeks ago were from Catalonia, the northeastern region of Spain that is bordered on the north by France and on the… [Continue Reading]
Anima Nua Cor Viu, Tempranillo from Conca de Barbera
The wines we paired for our latest Wine Review Council were from Catalonia, the northeastern region of Spain that is bordered on the north by France and on the east… [Continue Reading]
The Farmers Table for San Diego Restaurant Week April 3-10
It’s that time of the year again when diners get the opportunity to try new restaurants in San Diego during San Diego Restaurant Week. From April 3-10, diners can select… [Continue Reading]
2022 Culinary Trends in America
Just pick up a 1971 Betty Crocker’s Cookbook, and you will notice how much food trends have changed. There is no mention of kale, kombucha, or coconut milk found… [Continue Reading]
The Magical Guadalupe Valley of Mexico
The Guadalupe Valley of Mexico has a way of beckoning you back to its beauty, spiritual awareness of its environment, unusual and carefully planned architecture, great wines, and… [Continue Reading]
Australia’s Fabulous Down Under Wine Regions
Our Wine Review Council met to try wines from two unique wine regions in Australia. The region of Wrattonbully (what a great name) was a newer region to our group… [Continue Reading]
Bermuda, Perfect for Relaxation and Weddings
When your goddaughter sends you an invitation to attend her wedding in Bermuda, what do you do? You go. A desire to travel to Bermuda had long been on my… [Continue Reading]
The Wine Review Council Tests Holiday 2021 Wine and Food Pairings
When our Wine Review Council met to do some serious wine tasting, we had the holidays in mind. The table was set in a Christmas plaid, and the wine… [Continue Reading]
The Smoking Goat, A Warm and Inviting Top French Bistro in San Diego
Warm, rustic, inviting, chic. Those would be great words to describe The Smoking Goat in the North Park area of San Diego. French food can be overly rich or it… [Continue Reading]
