A Stop at Sánchez-Romate Bodega

Posted by Gisele Perez on Apr 8, 2024, 12:04 am in Food and Drink, Travel, Wine | 0 comments

Barefoot – and Beyond – at Broussard’s

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 30, 2015, 9:49 am in Events, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 2 comments

Having lunch with Barefoot Wine at Broussard’s, a venerable French Quarter restaurant as part of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

Kendall Jackson’s Heirloom Tomato Festival – and Achiote Spiced Beef Tacos

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 17, 2014, 3:50 pm in Recipes-Savory, Travel, Wine | 1 comment

A visit to Kendall Jackson’s yummy Heirloom Tomato Festival, and a recipe for Achiote Spiced Beef Tacos

Barefoot at Bistro Ralph

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 11, 2014, 8:52 am in Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 3 comments

Meeting with Jen Wall, Barefoot Wines winemaker, over lunch at Bistro Ralph in Healdsburg.

My Welcome Back Home Dinner at Fleming’s Steak House

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 17, 2013, 4:36 pm in Restaurants, Wine | 0 comments

A steak and wine pairing dinner at Fleming’s Steak House makes my re-entry into L.A. soooo tasty.

Touring Jordan Winery’s Estate – and Harvest Lunch

Posted by Gisele Perez on Oct 1, 2013, 5:10 pm in Travel, Wine | 0 comments

A few weeks ago, I was invited (for the second time) to Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, CA. This time it was to experience their estate tour.

Blending a Grand Reserve Cabernet with Kendall Jackson

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 16, 2013, 3:21 pm in Events, Wine | 1 comment

I was delighted to receive an invite to a Kendall Jackson wine blending seminar where I tried my hand at blending a Grand Reserve Cabernet.

Visiting Kendall Jackson – and Caramel Corn with a Late Harvest Chardonnay

Posted by Gisele Perez on Mar 10, 2013, 2:33 pm in Food and Drink, Travel, Wine | 1 comment

A visit to Kendall Jackson’s new tasting room, kitchen and culinary gardens in Sonoma County, and recipe for Caramel Corn.

So Long 2012- Hello 2013- and Recipe for Vintner’s Salad

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 11, 2013, 4:21 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | 0 comments

2012 year was filled with trips- big thanks to all who invited and/or hosted me in both NOLA and California.

Visiting Sonoma County- Healdsburg Part 4- Jordan Winery

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 1, 2012, 5:30 pm in Travel, Wine | 6 comments

A tour and stay at Jordan Winery.