Made in America. Moonshine & Morels. Downright Sexy.

Made in America. Moonshine & Morels. Downright Sexy.

Seasonal School of Culinary Arts: Asheville, Ithaca, Sonoma, Paris by Cynthia English Food: Eat. Chef: Cook. Restaurant: Serve. School: Homework. Asheville: Hip. Ithaca: Unusual. Sonoma: Famous. Paris: Notorious. Before I spent 5 ½ school days in Asheville, North Carolina with Susi Gott Séguret,, a line-up of top chefs in the US now residing & working in the…

Take a Crib Tour in Naples, spend Christmas in Rome

Take a Crib Tour in Naples, spend Christmas in Rome

10 Day Tour : December 19 – December 28, 2013 JOIN THIS UNIQUE AND MAGICAL TOUR IN ITALY THAT IS SURE TO CREATE MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME. Begin in the heart of Naples, visiting the charming neighborhoods where you will stroll through narrow cobbled streets delighting in the renowned. The Cribs traditionally mark the…

Visit Portland Oregon: Portlandia Style

Visit Portland Oregon: Portlandia Style

Had enough of “staycations”? Want a travel destination that won’t break the piggy bank? Portland, Oregon is more than recycling, kale chips and polar fleece. This pacific northwest city is alive with quirky culture. There’s a couple of mandatory details to discuss first. One: Watch at least one episode of “Portlandia” to understand this Berkeley-er-than-thou…

September 21: Finale dinner at Pine Ridge Vineyards

September 21: Finale dinner at Pine Ridge Vineyards

It is the end of summer and the  finale dinner of Pine Ridge Vineyards’ 35th Anniversary Summer Dinner Series on Howell Mountain is on Saturday, September 21 which Winemaker Michael Beaulac will be attending. There are a few seats left!! Divas are invited to join Winemaker Michael Beaulac for an unforgettable evening of food, wine…

September 26-29: SAVOR the Central Coast
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September 26-29: SAVOR the Central Coast

The central coast is celebrating harvest and hosting their annual four-day culinary extravaganza SAVOR. For two of those days the main event is held at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch on September 28 and 29, 2013. The main event will highlight the talents of winemakers, celebrity chefs, brew masters, fishermen, artisanal food producers, Sunset experts,…