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    Comforting Fall Soup Recipes for Cozy Nights

    merlebogue / October 20, 2024

    When you think of fall soups, you think of warm and cozy knit socks and blankets—bundled up on the couch with a fire, aromas wafting from the kitchen. A slow cooker or stock…

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  • BBQ Chicken Judges Panel
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    BBQ Competition Judging

    merlebogue / October 12, 2024

    The gist of the BBQ competition is to keep it simple and spice-heavy, let it rest, slice beef thin, and so much more. Judging the chicken round in this three-part competition of Tri-Tip,…

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    Martini Recipes: From Classic to Creative

    merlebogue / October 5, 2024

    Gin or Vodka? It all depends on you and what you prefer. The Martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive or lemon twist. Ingredients: 1/2 oz (1…

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  • Grenache Blanc in California Wine Country
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    The History of the Martini and California Wines

    merlebogue / September 18, 2024

    California is known for blue skies, ocean breezes, and sand between your toes. But California is also known for a few things that might surprise you—for example, the Martini. It originated in a…

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    Tuesday Night Socials

    merlebogue / August 1, 2024

    What began as a birthday celebration became a weekly ritual, with the chef creating new, fun, and unique dishes for this special group. Tuesday nights were rather slow at the time, so the…

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  • Gourmet S'Mores
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    Seeing Stars

    merlebogue / June 26, 2024

    What we discussed at dinner has now evolved into a podcast about Michelin Stars and had me seeing stars with the entree, wine, and dessert during our Father’s Day celebration in 2024. This…

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    Battle of the Bars

    merlebogue / April 17, 2024

    This was an epic fundraising event for Team Adam and Steve, who are preparing to ride 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles this summer for their AIDS Lifecycle ride. Friendly Competition…

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    Blending Red Wine

    merlebogue / April 10, 2024

    Bordeaux, Rhone, Italian, and New Age Wine Blends Provisions & Libations covers blending wine and what that means regarding Bordeaux, Rhone, New Age Blends, and Italian Wines. Not all blended wines are equal,…

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  • Easter Sunday Mass
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    Easter Brunch and Dyed Eggs

    merlebogue / April 9, 2024

    What is the true meaning of Easter, and why do we celebrate? Easter is the remembrance and honor of the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Easter traditions include sunrise services, late-night…

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    A nod to a not-so-dry January with a visit to Rusack Vineyards.

    merlebogue / January 14, 2024

    Dry January Episode #41, Provisions & Libations, airs on January 10th, 2024. A choice not to participate in Dry January turned into an amazing adventure of wine tails. This episode recounts the remarkable…

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