In celebration of World Martini Day today, we’d like to share the recipe for the Rosé Fifty–Fifty – the preferred way to celebrate the holiday, or really every day, according to Plymouth Gin Master Distiller Sean Harrison. The Rose Venice serves this Plymouth Fifty-Fifty Martini, by special request of gu...
To get the full impact of the Little Arabia District shopping district in Anaheim, start at the intersection of Brookhurst and Katella where the abundantly well-stocked Fresh Choice Marketplace holds the place of honor ( 9922 Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804 on your GPS) in the Little Arabia District.&nbs...
The Prosecco DOC Consortium presented a Prosecco DOC Masterclass as part of National Prosecco Week although it turns out that, just as with French champagne and Spanish Cava these days, “any time” is the right time to drink Prosecco, and not just in the well-known Brunch Bellini. Versatile Prosecco also pairs p...
Middle Eastern pastry knafeh, which reigns over Ramadan, is so important that a shop was named after it. And, as the owner explains while pointing out to his wall of media write-ups, he is nationally known for it. Proof is in the fact that there are similar bakeries in Chicago and yet he still […]...
National Rosé Day, this second Saturday of the month on June 12th, is something we all can celebrate at home or outdoors when so many other events have been cancelled. An icy cold glass of rosé wine has traditionally been the most refreshing drink around the Mediterranean in balmy weather. “Think Pink” Rosé...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Commerson is the sort of place where even the simplest of conversations lead to discoveries. One of them, on our first visit for brunch, was with Chef Garcia. A little bit shy at first, we learned that his hometown is Oaxaca, the “heart of mezcal” country (among the three most famous regional ...
(Gerry Furth-Sides)We happily wandered around the historic La Española Meats shop and deli in Harbor City waiting for the envoy delegation from Spain who were making a stop between seasonal trade shows to introduce their artisanal products to American buyers. Even in the intimate little space that always has lots of custome...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) You can continue to honor Earth Day everyday and double your contribution this holiday. In celebration of Earth month Words with Boards will plant 2 trees instead of 1 for every wooden product sold through our website this month. Actually every day is earth day since all products come from healthy fo...
(Gerry Furth-Sides) Matthew Kaner was anything but laidback at the recent guided Spanish CAVA (sparkling wine) masterclass featuring the “jewels of Cavas Codorníu”, the Ars Collecta Cavas. And the well-known sommelier co-owner of Good Measure is a pretty laid-back guy. This CAVA made in the traditional Champagne...
(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Brigaeiros and American Heritage Chocolates) Chocolate defines Valentine’s Day as much as flowers and wine. Brazilian Brigadeiros, TINY B chocolates are the newest on the market and American Heritage defines the best of American regional sweets. The sweets are perfect as hostess ...
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 