Break Out the Grill-Barbecue Chicken with All South Spice Rub

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 3, 2011, 9:30 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 4 comments

A great spice rub for chicken going on the grill this holiday weekend.

Rosé Fest 2011- Part 5 Olive Oil Cake with Sautéed Brandied Peaches

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 24, 2011, 10:13 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 1 comment

As I thought about desserts to serve at the Rosé Fest, this Olive Oil Cake, from a recipe of Suzanne Goin’s, seemed a perfect choice for a Mediterranean style menu.

Rosé Fest 2011-Part 3 Planked Figs with Pancetta and Blue Cheese

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 16, 2011, 1:26 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

Rosé Fest 2011-Part 2 and a Grand Aioli- sort of…

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 7, 2011, 9:31 am in Food and Drink, Menus, Recipes-Savory, Wine | 7 comments

In the south of France, the stronghold of Rosé wines, they are served with another summer treat, the Grand Aioli- a meal of meats, fish, and vegetables all served with that wonderfully pungent garlic mayonnaise, aioli. In France, the meats, fish and veggies are generally poached, but here in So Cal we like to grill things. I offer my menu version for our Rosé Fest.

Santa Barbara Getaway- Part 5- A Stop Along the Urban Wine Trail

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 3, 2011, 2:34 pm in Food and Drink, Travel, Wine | 2 comments

On this last day of my Santa Barbara getaway, I stay in the coastal resort town and make a stop along the Urban Wine Trail.

Santa Barbara Getaway- Part 4 – Foley Wines and Ollalieberry Cobbler

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 24, 2011, 2:59 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

A drive up coastal 101 to the wine country, where I’m treated to the sight of rolling green hills with occasional grazing horses to my right, and the vast Pacific to my left, leads to at the blue highway, 246, and Buellton to visit Foley Wines and search for ollalieberries.

Santa Barbara Getaway-Part 3-Spot Prawns and a Perfect Rosé

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 19, 2011, 3:54 pm in Food and Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

Dinner at Coast Restaurant during a Santa Barbara getaway offers a perfect Rosé, and the local So Cal coastal delicacy, spot prawns.

Santa Barbara Getaway- Part 1

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 12, 2011, 8:22 pm in Food and Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

A drive up the Santa Barbara coast and a great lunch in a discovered spot go a long way to relieving the pressures of life in L.A.

Summer Jazz Sunday Brunch Menu-Plum Frangipane Tart

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 11, 2011, 12:23 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 0 comments

This prize winning tart Plum Frangipane Tart, showcasing Prune plums and almonds, both Sonoma produce is perfect for a late summer picnic.

Summer Jazz Sunday Brunch Menu-Zucchini and Roasted Red Pepper Frittatta

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 8, 2011, 4:32 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 5 comments

Frittatas are easy to whip up, are a perfect dish for brunch, and ideal for taking outdoors, as they are great at room temperature,as well as hot out of the oven.