by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Food & Wine
Cocktails from the west! The Mariachi 1 ½ oz. Avión Reposado ¾ oz. Black Peach Tea ¼ oz. White Peach Puree ¼ oz. Lemon Juice ¾ oz. Brown Sugar ¼ oz. Cranberry Juice 3 Blackberries 1 Blackberry and Lemon Wheel for garnish Muddle blackberries and brown sugar in shaker. ...
by élite Magazine | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Food & Wine
BLVSH Created by Mixologist John deBary 1 1/2 oz. SKYY Infusions Vanilla Bean 1/2 oz. SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape 3/4 oz. Lime Juice 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup 1/2 cup Organic Raspberries Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Fill shaker with ice and...
by élite Magazine | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Food & Wine
The food at a party is always one of the most talked about items of the day. With so much variety right here in Santa Clarita, there’s no reason to look anywhere else for the perfect bite for your next event!
by Eve Bushman | Nov 25, 2013 | December/January, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
Making your Holiday Cocktail Party Pop! At this point in my wine career I’ve organized and been to more than my fair share of wine tastings. I’ve even surveyed readers to find out what kind of events they like and the common answer is that they want to be...
by élite Magazine | Nov 25, 2013 | December/January, Food & Wine
Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat Vodka is easily appreciated well chilled and straight in a signature Van Gogh BLUE Martini garnished with three blue cheese-stuffed olives. It also pairs well with a number of flavors and beverages. Candy Cane Lane Cocktail 2-1/2 oz Van...
by Eve Bushman | Sep 21, 2013 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine, October/November, October/November
The Lompoc Wine Ghetto is a collective of nearly two dozen tasting rooms that are all located in the same industrial park. I find the name genius as it doesn’t convey any of the snobbishness that is sometimes associated with wine tasting. I find the idea...
by élite Magazine | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Food & Wine
Get to know the masterminds behind the meals from some of our favorite restaurants in our Meet the Chef feature. Learn a little more about their culinary experiences and also their favorite tasty delights … Chef Hernandez – Egg Plantation 24415 Walnut...
by Eve Bushman | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
A room full of 2011 Vintage Port wines, said to be the best wine in the world for 2011 according to Jancis Robinson, awaited me. And, to round things out, older vintages were on hand for “comparison.” Within 90 minutes, I had completed the tasting, received...
by Eve Bushman | May 24, 2013 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine, June/July
Photos by Alex Hafizi As this is our June/July issue I thought of the red, white and blue drinks I’ve enjoyed during the summer months: Pinot Noir as it’s lighter in body and color than many other red wines, clear vodkas, and those icy blue cocktails I drank in...
by Eve Bushman | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
Photos by Alex Hafizi We’ve all done it: Drank too much or ate too much to truly enjoy what has passed our lips. Instead of always pairing red wine with red meat or white wine with a large cheese plate, let me give you some examples, in keeping with this...
by Eve Bushman | Jan 28, 2013 | Eve's Wine 101, February/March, Food & Wine
There are many dimensions to wines and the people that love them. Which ones we love, why we love them and why we return to our favorites time and time again. So, indulge me, while I help you to find the right words to describe what you happen to love about...
by Eve Bushman | Nov 27, 2012 | December/January, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
Learn How to Taste Wine Like a Pro. I’ve given a few classes on wine tasting for beginners that include everything from using a waiter’s corkscrew to that final, lingering swallow. In every class I’ve done I’ve made it a point to not talk above anyone’s head. So,...
