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Another wonderful appetizer perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any other festive event where you want the snacks to be demolished quickly. This one was inspired by a wonderful restaurant in Santa Barbara California - La Superica (one of Walt...

With Cinco De Mayo around the corner we want to share a favorite of ours - Ceviche. Walt, grew up in Southern California and is more than comfortable with many different versions of Mexican food. This one is easy to...

Who doesn't love an ooey, gooey Queso? We NEVER use velveeta but to be honest it's the best way to get this kind of texture.    Ingredients 8 oz block Velveeta diced 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 jalapenos...

Here are six of our favorite wines for springtime sipping!

INGREDIENTS St Patrick's Day and we're longing for some of the Irish fare we don't get too often living in California. Like nearly all the recipes on this blog this is a very easy recipe to execute - no fancy...

Some yummy reds for those chilly winter nights and a couple of refreshing whites and a pink for easy quaffing.

January third when most folks are coming down from the festivities of the holidays, starting Dry January and considering dismantling the Xmas decorations, I headed for SFO and the first show of the season in Dallas. For those of you...

This is a tasty appetizer any time of year - simple to prepare and always impressive.  Ingredients 3 jumbo dry-packed scallops, washed, dried and sliced thin 1 tbsp toasted slivered almonds, broken into small pieces ½ tbsp small mint leaves,...

New wines, for a new year! Thinking about making a tasty dinner for your loved one on Valentine's Day? Enjoy six outstanding wine values from Spain, Italy & France.