Long live the queen: A look at chardonnay
BY CARLOS CARDENASIf cabernet is king of all grapes, then chardonnay is without question the queen. The result of a crossbreeding between pinot noir,...
Slow Cookin’ with Pete: A vegan-friendly alternative to a favorite comfort food
Slow Cookin' w/ Pete: Vegan ChiliOne reason I started slow cooking meals was to keep track of my diet.Two years ago, my doctor told...
Genius in a Bottle: California, Australia, Chile producing some of the best cabernets
BY CARLOS CARDENASCabernet has long been king in the wine community. One grape to rule them all, Cabernet Sauvignon holds its dominion over wine...
Slow cookin’ with Pete: Fast and easy slow cooker meatloaf
If I had to name my top five entrees, meatloaf would be on that list. Maybe not No. 1, but it is definitely among...
Genius in a Bottle: Decanting a bottle of house wine serves no purpose and...
BY CARLOS CARDENASThe restaurant industry isn’t easy work. But ask anyone who has worked in a restaurant for years and many of them will...
Namaste and suds: Annual Brew-seum to include yoga and beer event for first time
Yoga paired with beer may seem like a stretch, but local instructor Jackelin Treviño promises it can be fun.“It is going to be a...
Bodega’s Service Industry Night a chance to feature local culinary talent
Sundays are similar to Fridays in the food service industry after crews survived the rushes of the weekend, said owner and chef of Bodega...
Slow Cookin’ with Pete: Garlic mashed potatoes for Easter dinner
Owning a slow cooker has allowed me to try new things. Before my slow cooker, I would have never attempted to make mashed potatoes....
Genius in a Bottle: What’s your favorite wine? It depends on the season
BY CARLOS CARDENASWorking as a wine professional, I’ve been asked many interesting questions, but by far the most difficult is, “What is YOUR favorite...
Surgery has surprisingly been a treatment for Type 2 diabetes
BY Dr. Mario del Pino and Diana F. Ramirez | Special to The MonitorDoctors were not expecting that gastric bypass could eliminate diabetes. In...