Limoncello is crisp, fragrant and the color of sunshine. It’s a great way to get a dash of summer brightness without the UV rays. Serve it after dinner or anytime really. (Or, if you want to make something a bit more wicked, try the Imperial Limoncello.) Recipe – Limoncello 10 … Read Entire Post
Looking for a Limoncello with a kick? Try this recipe! It’s more concentrated so it’s not as sweet as regular Limoncello. Recipe – Imperial Limoncello 10 Meyer lemons* 750 ml vodka (preferably 80 proof; e.g. Skyy Vodka) 3/4 cup sugar Wash the lemons with water and a vegetable brush to … Read Entire Post
I’m stoked to see that Coronado Brewing Co. topped Coastal Living magazine’s May 2014 list of the 6 “Best Coastal Breweries”! (Wanna know my favorite beer there? Check out this post from last February.) But if you’re reviewing the best coastal breweries, why stop at 6? I can name several others that … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Blue Crush champagne cocktail Ingredients: 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Blue Curacao 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Chambord (or you can substitute black raspberry liqueur or black currant liqueur) 1 to 2 ounces chilled champagne or sparkling wine ice Directions: Combine Blue Curacao and Chambord in a cocktail shaker with ice. … Read Entire Post
Recipe – Killer Mimosa champagne cocktail Ingredients: 5 or 6 medium-size fresh basil leaves (or 3 large leaves) 1 small sprig fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons sugar (or 1 stevia packet) 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) fresh squeezed orange juice 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin (e.g. Tanqueray) 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) chilled champagne … Read Entire Post
Happy New Year! The Dark Surf Nightly test kitchen has 3 new champagne cocktails to help you ring in the new year. First up is a Limoncello Cooler. Later this month, I’ll share my recipes for my Killer Mimosa and Blue Crush champagne cocktails. Cheers! Recipe – Limoncello Cooler champagne cocktail Ingredients: 1 ounce (2 … Read Entire Post
More and more olive oil boutiques are popping up in California—and that’s a tasty trend. We visited The Quail & Olive in Carmel Valley to sample an array of premium olive oils and vinegars. Tasting of the olive oils and vinegars is free, and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. What’s unique … Read Entire Post
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales (SARA) is a small brewery & tasting room in Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz, Calif. SARA says its “approach to beer making is one of whimsy, highly inspired by the Belgian tradition, but also in harmony with brewers all over the world who push against … Read Entire Post
Like many brewpubs, Highway 1 Brewing Company in San Mateo County was started by a homebrewer. Its slogan is “Turning Water into Something Drinkable.” The indoor dining room (with its 12 windows) and the bar have views of Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean. From the bar, if you follow the … Read Entire Post
During my stay in Kauai, we embarked on a quest to find the area’s best fish tacos. We didn’t have time to sample them all but we gave it our best shot, stopping at several destinations from Poipu Beach to Port Allen. The biggest difference between Baja-style and Hawaiian-style fish tacos … Read Entire Post
