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Easy Apple & Mango Crisps

Servers: 12 (6 ounce) individual Crisp or large 13 x 9 x 2 Baking Dish Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Filling Ingredients 4 large granny smith apples, medium size dice 2 large ripe mango, medium size dice 1 lemon zest and juiced 1-teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup white granulated sugar 3 tablespoons Grand [...]

By |2010-12-03T11:54:19+00:00December 3rd, 2010|Desserts, Recipes|1 Comment

Razor Edge

Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Shiraz Vintages: 2008 Country: McLaren Vale, South Australian Essence of: Jammy fruit characteristics, reminds me of Welch’s Concord Grape Juice at first but then it opens up with hints of ripe Cherry / Earthy undertones and hints of Coffee / Medium Tannins Best Served With: Grilled Gamey Meats such as Lamb, [...]

By |2010-12-02T16:54:27+00:00December 2nd, 2010|$10-$20, Australian, Red, Wine|0 Comments

Richo

Overall: Service: The service was laugh out loud bad! it was just ridiculous. I mean they where very nice but terribly at serving. In fact, it took me three try's to get them to remove an almost empty dish (the salad and all that was left was some pathetic limp lettuce doused in dressing). Its [...]

By |2010-11-28T13:00:11+00:00November 28th, 2010|Japanese, Korean, Restaurants|0 Comments

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

Serves: 6-8 people Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 medium to large size Kabocha Squash 1 large sweet white onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk (can substitute with light coconut milk) 3 cups low sodium chicken stock 1-teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper 1 kiffir [...]

By |2010-11-24T13:12:40+00:00November 24th, 2010|Recipes, Soup|7 Comments

Toasted Head Untamed

Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Syrah, Zinfandel Petite Sirah Vintages: 2007 Country: California Red Wine, USA Essence of: Fresh Blackberry, Raspberry and Cherry / easy drinking wine / well balanced with nuances of Vanilla, Cedar and Spice, mild tannins and undertones of Coffee and Chocolate Best Served With: Grilled & Braised meats, Tomato based Pasta and [...]

By |2010-11-21T11:58:48+00:00November 21st, 2010|$10-$20, Red, USA, Wine|0 Comments

Smoked Salmon Frittata

Serves: 4-6 people Total Time: 25-30 minutes Drink Paring: Covert Bellini Ingredients: 12 Large Eggs, Whites Only (3 eggs per person) 6oz Smoked Salmon 1 large Vine Ripened Tomato, Diced ½ Small Red Onion, Diced 8 oz Package pre-shredded Kraft Italian style Five-Cheese Blend 2 Tablespoons Cappers 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill, Chopped (optional) Pinch of [...]

By |2010-11-16T19:09:20+00:00November 16th, 2010|Breakfast, Recipes|0 Comments

Mariposa

Overall: Service: The service is very professional at Mariposa. The staff is very well trained they hire excellent  servers for the most part. They give you just enough attention that you feel taken care of but not rushed. You absolutely must have a reservation during rush lunch hour (12-1pm)  if you don't want to wait [...]

By |2010-11-14T16:43:13+00:00November 14th, 2010|Asian Pacific, Contemporary, Restaurants|0 Comments

Wine Guerrilla

Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Vintages: 2008 Country: Sonoma County Essence of: Dried cherries and black currants / easy drinking wine AND easy to open ( screw cap) / well balanced with a nice acidic quality, nuances of vanilla, oak and spice, mild tannins, with a long finish. Yummy! Best Served With: Grilled, [...]

By |2010-11-11T20:24:45+00:00November 11th, 2010|$10-$20, Red, USA, Wine|0 Comments

Campos Reales

Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Tempranillo Vintages: 2008 Country: Spain Essence of: Fresh Berries & Cherries / easy drinking wine / well balanced with mild tannins and undertones of Coffee and Dark Chocolate Best Served With: Grilled & Braised meats. A great value wine to cook with! Price Range: Under $10 per bottle

By |2010-11-08T20:01:37+00:00November 8th, 2010|Red, Spanish, Under $10, Wine|0 Comments

Avocado & Alaskan King Crab Salad

Serves: 4 people Wine Paring: Point Grigio Ingredients 1 ½ Pound Alaskan King Crab 1 Medium Size Ripe Mango, Small Dice 1 Clove Garlic, Finley Chopped 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Lemon, Zest and Juice 2 Ripe Hass Avocado Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper to taste Directions Remove crab meat from shells, cut into bite [...]

By |2010-11-05T22:34:52+00:00November 5th, 2010|Recipes, Salads|7 Comments
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