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Strange brew: from Angelica to Zibibbo

Judy Kimsey Guest Columnist There’s something “strange” brewing – or fermenting – in the wine world, and I suspect we’re all going to enjoy it. For me, it started with Zibibbo. I’d never heard of it, but decided if it was as much fun to... Continue

Boyes Hot Springs is cooking – Part 1

People who live in The Springs know that their neighborhood is packed with good places, to refuel, dine, munch, nibble, nosh or taste and that most of them are relatively inexpensive. This week, we’ll cover the Highway 12 corridor from Verano Avenue north to Siesta... Continue

Reflections on the Redevelopment Advisory Committee

It is hard to believe that four years have passed since I decided to throw my hat into the ring and run for the Resident Owner seat on the Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee. I clearly remember feeling anxious and excited about making the decision to... Continue

Scare tactics

The theme of this year’s show is “Fractured Fairytales.”There are few circumstances in which a gap-toothed child of six or seven can make the following requests without raising alarm: “Make me into a dead cheerleader – with a knife wound across my neck and a... Continue

Favorite kitchen tools

John McReynolds Special to the Sun After many years of cooking professionally I’ve assembled an enormous collection of kitchen tools and gadgets. Many are useful, but only some have become essential. More than a few have ended up at the thrift store. At the top... Continue

The real capper: all bottled up

Author George M. Taber has made a career of being in the right place at the right time – be it interviewing politicos and rock stars (the Beatles among them) to being the sole journalist at the infamous 1976 Paris tasting, which brought California wines... Continue