Peach Cobbler Cocktail

Vodka maker Cîroc has joined forces with master mixologist Billy Ray to create innovative cocktail recipes for many occasions, including Holiday gatherings

Here is one that has us intrigued, the Peach Cobbler

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Gourmet Food Trucks Make A Pit Stop In Marina del Rey

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Known for on-the-water activities, affordable waterfront accommodations and chic dining, popular Westside neighborhood Marina del Rey is set to welcome “Beach Eats,” a weekly gathering of gourmet Southern California food trucks. Starting July 26, 2012, “Beach Eats” will be at Marina Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, every Thursday throughout the summer from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

The first Thursday “Beach Eats” event will feature an assortment of popular trucks, including Nom NomBorder GrillBaby’s Badass BurgersCousins Maine Lobster,  Dosa Truck and Sprinkles Cupcakes’ Sprinklesmobile. Trucks in attendance will vary week to week.
Marina del Rey‘s Thursday food truck event is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, good food and friends at one of the most beautiful waterfront spots in Los Angeles,” said Beverly Moore, Executive Director of the Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau. “With different offerings each week, visitors can enjoy a new taste, a new dessert and a new truck every Thursday.”


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Eggless Scrambled Eggs: The Hijiki Tofu Scramble


If you are like many people and are currently on an eggless diet, but really love scrambled eggs, then an alternative is scrambled tofu. BStar Bar & Restaurant in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond Clement Street Corridor has a delicious Hijiki Tofu Scramble with tomato, shiitake, ginger, daikon sprouts, avocado. In the photo you’ll see it is a bit yellow, because we added Monterey Jack cheese to it, and shortly, the avocado and sprouts will be incorporate into the entire dish.

The pink items, by the way, are ginger. You probably do not want to add those to your mix.

Tequila Distillery Casa Noble Announces “Noble Places” in Denver


Because having good tequila to drink is not enough, now you can enjoy it in official sipping venues.

As recently announced:

“Today, boutique tequila distillery Casa Noble announces the launch of its new club, Noble Places, in Denver. This summer, Noble Places will welcome a select number of venues in 15 cities throughout the U.S. into the Casa Noble family. Each of these unique venues – local neighborhood gems – will be highlighted with a feature on an exemplary staff member and their venue’s custom Casa Noble cocktail – specially created for this club – allowing customers, old and new, to get to know their neighborhood haunt before they walk through the door. The Denver launch is one of 15 Casa Noble plans to roll out across the U.S. over the summer.”

On top of that, you get a free download of “Eres La Luz” from Carlos Santana’s Shape Shifter album with each cocktail purchased at “Noble Places”

See it at: http://nobleplaces.casanoble.com/

Global Popstar Katy Perry Partners with Popchips

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — popchips, inc., the top selling line of popped chips and one of the fastest growing snack brands in the u.s., today announced that katy perry, global pop superstar and long-time fan of the brand, has joined popchips as an investor and ambassador that will include being featured in the company’s first national advertising campaign launching this fall.

what started out as a snack craving for katy perry has turned into an exciting partnership, combining katy’s unique style and personality with the innovative, grassroots brand that has quickly become one of the most popular snack brands in america.

“i remember it was late at night, and i was craving a midnight snack without the guilt,” said katy perry, “the bag stood out in the minibar, and i was pleasantly surprised when i read the back of the label and saw that it was a healthier choice. i was hooked after my first bite! when i discover something good, i want to share it with everyone i know, so i tweeted about it; popchips came to me, and i’ve decided to invest in popchips and join the team as a creative partner!”

popchips has created a new category of popped snacks with its delicious, guilt-free option to the fried (unhealthy) and baked (undelicious) choices lining snack aisles. since launching in 2007, popchips has developed a passionate following and has been winning awards and acclaim as the “best snack,” “best chip” and as one of “america’s hottest brands.”

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Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream & Blue Angel Vodka


Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream, Blue Angel Vodka join the Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon on October 11th.

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