By Laura Longero, Reno Gazette-Journal Fireworks aren’t the only thing that should be wowing guests at your Fourth of July party. Try some new fun cocktails this year in red, white and blue. Swap out tropical fruit juices, strong spirits and lively garnishes for the standard beer and wine to treat your guests to something […]
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By Greg Kitsock, Washington Post Craft brewing is a melting pot; the best beers borrow from German, English and Belgian traditions while managing to be American originals. These five brews, listed in order from lighter to more assertive, would be a welcome addition to any Fourth of July picnic. Samuel Adams Porch Rocker. An American […]
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By Kathryn Reed Until we saw billboards for Kahlua, we just thought it was a coffee liqueur. The ads taught us the beverage from Mexico is a rum and coffee liqueur. According to the beverage’s website, it is the top selling rum and coffee liqueur in the world. Of course, I can’t even name another […]
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The Meeks Bay Volunteer Firefighters Association’s 44th annual Pancake Breakfast is July 7-8. This popular fundraising event has been called “the best of its kind” in the area, and draws repeat visitors year after year. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the Volunteer Firefighters Association, which donates much needed equipment to the Meeks Bay Fire Protection […]
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By Gina Kolata, New York Times Plant geneticists say they have discovered an answer to a near-universal question: Why are tomatoes usually so tasteless? Yes, they are often picked green and shipped long distances. Often they are refrigerated, which destroys their flavor and texture. But now researchers have discovered a genetic reason that diminishes a […]
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Taste of Home magazine is looking for an official holiday ambassador. The woman selected as “Mrs. Holiday” will receive $50,000 and a spokesperson role with Taste of Home. Once crowned, Mrs. Holiday will have the opportunity to conduct interviews, participate in cooking segments and blog, as well as make appearances across the country at retailers […]
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Miraflores Winery in El Dorado County is offering “PAIRINGS” — four-course lunches, prepared by regional chefs and paired with award-winning Miraflores wines. Lunches are served on the terrace overlooking estate vineyards on weekends through Oct. 14. This is an opportunity for guests to visit with chefs and wine specialists to learn more about why these […]
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By Kathryn Reed Bringing a different food profile with a high level of service at an economical price to South Lake Tahoe are the goals of Himmel Haus owners and employees. German food with American and Californian twists will be coming out of the kitchen of the old Christiana Inn starting July 6. While schnitzel […]
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By Kathryn Reed Summer always seems like sandwich season to me. But that doesn’t mean it has to be a cold sandwich. One of my favorite hot sandwiches is grilled cheese. While we don’t have a panini maker, we do have an indoor grill of sorts that Sue uses for grilled cheese when she isn’t […]
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By Chris Macias, Sacramento Bee LODI — With bottles ready for tasting, a group of Lodi wine producers waited anxiously last week for a delegation of monied business people they hoped to impress. The vintners burst into applause when the group finally arrived, over an hour late. These honored guests weren’t Hollywood moguls or Silicon […]
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