by élite Magazine | Sep 25, 2012 | Food & Wine, October/November
The holiday season is here, and with that comes a lot of planning for personal and corporate parties. Whether it’s full professional catering or dining out for your party, take the stress out of the preparation without sacrificing taste and quality and enjoy...
by Eve Bushman | Sep 25, 2012 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine, October/November
Photos by Eve Bushman The first Santa Clarita Belgian beer fest held in downtown Newhall was thoroughly enjoyed by those that wanted to sample Belgian ales, lambics and stouts, those that wanted to wine taste, and those that love food trucks, beer lessons,...
by Eve Bushman | Jul 25, 2012 | August/September, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
What is one of the easiest ways to learn more about wine? It’s an easy answer: sampling. That doesn’t mean going out and drinking copious amounts of wine, threatening our local streets with DUI-fueled accidents or having a hangover the next day. It means just that:...
by Eve Bushman | May 29, 2012 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine, June/July
Vodka is the purest of all base spirits with little or no flavor of its own and lends itself well in endless concoctions. The normal martini, whether it’s adorned with pearl onions, green olives or a lemon wedge, is usually one part vermouth to three parts vodka. ...
by Eve Bushman | Mar 26, 2012 | April/May, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
I’ve been to Napa maybe 20 times. So, for my latest trip, I made reservations at some wineries I’ve never been to but were highly recommended and some old favorites. The common denominator on this trip was that each had to be unique. My conclusion on this...
by Eve Bushman | Jan 26, 2012 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine |
Romancing the Vine Keeping Romance Alive: Applies to Wine Purchases Too! by Eve Bushman You know when you are enjoying a romantic dinner and everything just tastes so great? The same thing happens when you are at a winery, a wine dinner, a wine cruise…with or...
by Eve Bushman | Nov 28, 2011 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine |
Wine Gifts For Your élite Pals by Eve Bushman For your holiday gift-giving pleasure I have scoured everything I keep on hand in my purse to items I use for wine tastings. Every item in this little list I either own, or have used. Not into wine gadgets yourself? ...
by élite Magazine | Nov 28, 2011 | Food & Wine |
élite Cuisine This issue for food in the SCV we put together a guide just for you! Take a look! élite Cuisine
by Eve Bushman | Sep 27, 2011 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine |
The Blood of the Vine by Eve Bushman As a wine writer, one of the benefits – and there are many – is receiving unsolicited wine for review. Frankly, it usually comes to me. This time, however, my wine was sent to my esteemed editors at élite magazine and they...
by Eve Bushman | Jul 13, 2011 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine |
Making Good Decisions on Wine by Eve Bushman Some of my friends have learned to just smile when I wax on about my belief that enjoying wine is a spiritual pursuit. It’s just that those that take the time to think about the color, aroma and taste of their wine, if...
by élite Magazine | Jul 13, 2011 | Food & Wine |
Southern Living Heads Off the Eaten Path to Uncover the Best Roadside Culinary Wonders for New Book Acclaimed Southern Writer Fannie Flagg Pens Foreword For the most mouthwatering meals, the smallest hole-in-the-wall joints often offer the biggest flavor. Combine...
by élite Magazine | May 24, 2011 | Food & Wine |
Extinguish Your Thirst and Ignite the Party with Fireman’s Brew After extinguishing a brushfire just above the Glendale Mountains, Los Angeles County firefighters Rob Nowaczyk and Ed Walker dreamt of the smooth tastes of fresh beer. The Los Angeles based firemen then...
