Wines of Chile tasting – the hams
Yes, wine was the focus of the recent Wines of Chile tasting tour, but let’s not forget the well selected accoutrements… like the Spanish-themed charcuterie
Miniature Holiday Snow Village at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
The miniature Holiday Village has returned to the Hyatt in San Francisco near the Embarcadero.
A San Francisco tradition, the display was gone for over two years after the death of the previous owner of the display. Because the display is not owned by the hotel it required years to find another kind soul and hobbyist who could dedicate the days needed to set up the display.
Fortunately one was located, and the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero celebrated with chocolate treats and man made snowfall in the hotel lobby.
WATCH: The Cheese of France, Take Two
You know how sometimes promotional spots are sometimes much more interesting than the actual programs. Well, we have found this spot for The Cheeses of France to be intriguing, in particular in that Gallic style the French have perfected.
See if this doesn’t make you either chuckle or go to the refrigerator.
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Chef Eric Greenspan Leaves the Next Iron Chef Redemption; Gives Great Hot Toddy Recipe
Chef Eric Greenspan (executive chef and owner of The Foundry on Melrose) may be now gone from “The Next Iron Chef Redemption” program, but he still has a new partnership with gourmet gift retailer Harry & David for a Seasonal Chef Program.
As part of the program, Chef Greenspan designed the Hot Apple Toddy – focusing on Harry & David ‘s Honeycrisp Apples.
Try it here:
Serves: 4
For Hot Apple Toddy:
Juice of 18 Harry & David Honey Crisp Apples (about 8 oz)
1 C. Laird¹s Applejack, or a comparable apple brandy
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
1/2 cup of honey
1 lemon
1/2 cup fine loose-leaf green tea
Add the Harry & David Honey Crisp Apple juice, cinnamon, clove, and tea to a small saucepot and heat until simmering. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain and return to heat until just boiling.
To Serve:
In separate coffee mugs, add 2 oz. Applejack, 1/8 cup of honey, a squeeze of 1/4 lemon. Slowly pour in 1 1/2 oz. hot apple tea, mix and serve.
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
