Do you love taking a cooking and wine class while traveling? Wouldn’t it be great to do it in Napa, which is well renowned for its culinary arts? No matter what your cooking skill level is, I have just the place for you. It is the Culinary Institute of America, known as The CIA at Copia. This is a place where you can exercise your thirst (literally) to learn more about cooking and wine.
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If you are a Champagne lover like me, how do you celebrate National Mojito Day? You create your own mojito using your favorite champagne.
I have an Always5Star recipe that will satisfy your mojito and champagne cravings! Simple, easy and fast – and very refreshing on a hot summer day.
The heat of a thousand suns beat down on us. We were exhausted, so dehydrated that our lips were parched, our skin was burned, our bodies moved through the desert like we were walking in slow motion. But let me go back to the beginning.
My friend and I love to make day trips around southern California, and for years I had admired photos of the gorgeous scenery…
5StarTip🌟: A Peaceful Escape When Visiting Los Angeles – The Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens
Author: Cindy Bokma
It was a beautiful day, the kind of you think about when you dream about California. The air was cool, the sun was high, and for once, traffic was light. The morning was off to an excellent start. I was on my way to visit the Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens located in Los Angeles.
When visiting downtown Napa, there is an impressive wine bar, restaurant and retail shop called Compline Wine that is so unassuming; it will highly surprise you. It is tucked away from the main street area among several shops, near the new Archer Hotel. The front of the building is simplistic, and there is an unawareness of the culinary and wine adventure that is about to unfold once you walk…
One of the great features about San Jose is the restaurants. There are so many to choose from that will satisfy your tastes. However, one that stood out for me was the District! If you are looking for that upbeat, contemporary ambiance that offers an extensive menu of wine, cocktails, and whiskey than this is your place!