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Baja! Cooking on the Edge
04.29.14
Love the flavors and tastes of Baja? You can prepare authentic and Baja-inspired recipes in your kitchen from the award-winning cookbook Baja! Cooking on the Edge from Executive Chef Deborah Schneider at SOL Cocina and solita Tacos & Margaritas. The second edition was just released, when it came out in 2006, it was named one of the "Best Cookbooks of the Year" by Food & Wine magazine.
Chef Deb takes readers on an appetizing journey through the Baja California region of Mexico and features more than 150 easy-to-follow recipes, along with vibrant photos and stories from her travels. Chef Deb explores cultural influences of Baja street food — everything from the classic Fish Tacos and Seafood Cocktels, to a wide range of inspired meat-based tacos — chicken, pork, chorizo — and fresh salsas. Baja recipes include favorites like Clams in Tequila Butter, One-Pan Paella, Garlic Cilantro Steak, and Chocolate-Jalapeño Truffles.
Baja! Cooking on the Edge is available at Chef Deb’s restaurants, SOL Cocina in Newport Beach, and Scottsdale, and solita Tacos & Margaritas in Huntington Beach. The book is also available online at chefdeborahschneider.com.
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Ocean Cellar Tasting in CDM
04.28.14
Orange Coast Winery just opened its Ocean Cellar tasting room in Corona del Mar. It’s perfectly located not too far from wine-friendly shops on the Coast Highway (at Poppy) Vin Goat, a great cheese shop, and coming soon, LA based Sweet Lady Jane Bakery.
Owners Doug & Debbie Wiens purchased Orange Coast Winery three years ago with their headquarters at W. 16th in Newport Beach, and are proud to offer a new luxurious wine tasting experience in Corona del Mar.
It offers small bites including gourmet cheese boards and flatbread pizzas along with their award-winning wines including sparkling, complex whites, as well as rich, bold reds Guests can experience full wine tastings, wine by the glass, or by the bottle.
Seated wine tastings are served by their resident sommelier, Nat Bandel, joined by a team of wine professionals including CoCo Larson and Susan Manning. Reservations are available by calling 949.877.0336.
Open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; and from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. Walk-in's are welcome on a first come basis and may choose between set flights of wine, wine by the glass, or by the bottle.
Orange Coast Winery is the only winery licensed to use artwork on their wines from the iconic 1964 movie, "The Endless Summer." Orange Coast Winery will be helping to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of "The Endless Summer" on Saturday, May 3 at The Waterfront Hilton Hotel in Huntington Beach.
Ocean Cellar at 3734 E. Coast Hwy. in Corona del Mar.
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