Fergie’s Yellow Squash and Potato Gratin

Living in the Temecula Valley is such a blessing food-wise! We are lucky to have an abundance of beautiful produce. For me, it’s not only important that food taste fantastic, but why not make it beautiful too? Take a couple extra minutes and set a nice table… Garnish your food with some fresh herbs. There … Continue reading →

Fairy Tale Wine Tasting

  Limos to jeeps to trolleys to party buses, wine tasting in Temecula Valley offers up a variety of fun, safe options to enjoy your day here in Southern California’s premier wine region. All terrific choices designed to enhance your experience with wine, friends, and a stress-free day. Enter the latest, most romantic wine tasting … Continue reading →

What Are The Maid of Honor’s Duties?

Classy Chic asks, “D’Renae, are there specific duties and responsibilities I have to give my Maid of Honor? And if there are can you tell me what I should expect?” Dear Classy Chic, The duties and responsibilities are whatever you decide to delegate to your Maid or Matron of Honor. They should be reasonable expectations … Continue reading →

It’s Balloon And Wine Festival Time

  Who: The 28th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. The festival was first launched in spring 1984 and known then as the Rancho California Balloon & Wine Festival. It was a monumental success for a town of only 9,000 residences. Their mission is to enhance the charitable, cultural, educational, and economic developments of … Continue reading →

ToT’s Lunch Meet-Up @ The Bank

As “The Roving Wino,” I have had the pleasure of sampling some of the finest food and beverages at a variety of eateries. Recently I was recruited by Taste of Temecula to visit local establishments and do what I do best – eat & drink. My first assignment was to join their bi-weekly Meet-Up Lunch … Continue reading →

How To Select Your Wedding Photographer

  Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Wedding Photography Before I Got Married… When my husband and I decided to get married, we were probably like most couples preparing to exchange vows – doing our best to stay afloat financially. I was in grad school and he was in the Navy. We were … Continue reading →

ToT Interview: Jazz Great Warren Hill

Internationally-loved Contemporary Jazz saxophonist Warren Hill, who has sold over 1 million albums in his 20 year career and has performed with the likes of Chaka Khan, Faith Hill, Clint Black, Brian Culbertson, and John Tesh (among others), is known for his musically-diverse & energetic live shows. In fact, he has two concerts scheduled this … Continue reading →

Grow Organic at Home

They say that late Spring is the perfect time to plant a garden.  It’s all so overwhelming, though; isn’t it?  How much space do I need? How will I irrigate it?  What types of plants will grow well in my backyard?  I confess I have attempted a garden more than once and been spectacularly unsuccessful … Continue reading →

ToT’s Lunch Meet-Up Travels Back in Time

Taste of Temecula’s went “Olde World” for our most recent bi-weekly Meet-Up Lunch as we enjoyed the European vibe of Barley & Hops Family Tavern – the only true “beer bar” in Temecula. With over 250 beers from around the world to choose from (41 are on tap – wow!), Barley & Hops backs up … Continue reading →

Heyday Events Presents: The Cured (A Tribute to The Cure) @ Wahoo’s Fish Tacos

WHO… Heyday Events has been providing high quality entertainment covering various genres for 20+ years via its three major services: production, manufacturing and promotion. Officially established in 1988, President of Heyday Robert Rankin Walker (former singer/guitarist for bay area pop stars Caffeine) says he runs the label from the artists’ point of view. Robert has … Continue reading →