You've painted your walls, refinished the hardwoods, and
bought a new dining room set in anticipation of your first fancy
gourmet dinner party. So what do you need for the finishing touch?
How about a handcrafted glass chandelier? In Seattle you don't have
to go far to find one. One of the most talented artists, James Curtis, has set up shop in Fremont and he
can create an original work of ar ...
This recipe is courtesy of Valerie Myers, mixologist, brewer of fine beer, and business coach extraordinaire.
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bottle of Charles Shaw Cabernet (750ml), available at Trader Joes
(DO NOT substitute another brand or varietal. My experience is
that the wine must be cheap cab for the structure & flavor -
syrah is too fruity, & merlot doesn't stand up. This one works
great and costs just $2.9 ...
Truffle Oil is one of my "cannot live withouts" ... It's comprised of extra virgin olive oil that has been infused with either black or white truffles. The white truffle oil is a little stronger and more garlicy, but they are both fabulous and you can use them in most receipes that call for olive oil.
For grilled vegetables, drizzle a little truffle oil on assorted peppers, aparagus, slic ...