FACES IN WINE: MONIQUE SOLTANI WINE AND FOOD JOURNALIST TO JUDGE AT IWWC IN NOVEMBER
Occupation: Food and Wine Reporter Description: I am the creator and host of Wine Oh TV and creator and host of the weekly video segments: Wine Wednesdays and Foodie Fridays. I host, shoot, write and edit all of my own work! My Diva days are done! Gotta love the changing economy! Haha! Residence: San Francisco, CA Number of years that you’ve been working in this field: I’ve been a reporter since 1999 First job: Mario’s Italian Restaurant when I was 15. My first “real” job in TV was in 1999 working as an anchor/reporter at KPVI-TV the NBC affiliate in Pocatello, ID. How you got to where you are today: Ability to adapt to change, hard work, determination, dedication and a whole lotta wine drinking! That Ah-Ha Moment: I’m still waiting for it. I’m hopeful to check this off my list once my dinner with Oprah pans out! and#40;see below and#41; Last Book Read: I just read “Liquid Memory: Why Wine Matters” and “Crush It” at the same time Craving For: So man [Read More]published October 10, 2011 at 3:18pm CDT
published May 18, 2011 at 2:50pm CDT
WINO WEDNESDAY: JAMES MAYS ROAD TRIP
I am SO sorry I didn’t catch onto this sooner, but if you like to laugh and are interested in wine you have to check out James Mays Road Trip on BBC America. They’re on season two and they’re touring California Wineries! Of course it took years for this to air in America so they have both seasons and#40;the first was shot in Franceand#41; on one nifty DVD entitled Oz and James’ Big Wine Adventure. Have fun winos! [Read More]published May 11, 2011 at 2:39pm CDT
[VIDEO] MEET PRO SURFER COCO HO
Nineteen year old Coco Ho and#40;@Coco_Hoand#41; was born and raised at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. She loves to play dance dance revolution. listen to Beyonce and hangout with her friends when she’s not competing professionally on the ASP Women’s World Tour. With an impressive family bloodline of proven champions, it comes as no surprise that this young Hawaiian has found success in the highest level of professional surfing and with three years of experience under her belt, Coco will be a threat at all events this year. We caught up with Coco this week at the G Series Fit launch party in Beverly Hills and fell in love with her smile, her giggle and her energy. [Read More]published April 17, 2011 at 6:45pm CDT
ME AND GOJI DELIVERS A HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTION
Crunchy. Crispy. Chewy. Healthy? With nine base cereals offered and over fifty “enhancers” everyone is sure to find a tasty combination of Me and Goji custom artisanal cereal. My creation, the “Mighty Mango” and#40;don’t ask me why I picked that nameand#41; included healthy hoops, golden granola, corn flakes, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Yum. The only thing I’d do differently on the next order would be to add more ingredients. Maybe some dried raspberries and strawberries? Mixed with mulberry and acai powder? I felt like I was already putting in too many ingredients, but in the case of cereal, I guess the more ingredients the merrier. If you aren’t feeling too creative, Me and Goji also provides a list of pre-designed organic cereals. One mixture that looked particularly appetizing was “Adam’s Apple.” This recipe includes amaranth and flax infused organic corn flakes, apples, cinnamon, cranberry, goji, golden raisons, and pumpkin. The pre-made r [Read More]published March 15, 2011 at 12:08pm CDT
TIPSY TUESDAY: BEST DRINK I EVER HAD
The Food Network is a glorious channel. Mostly consisting of hours of reruns and a not very searchable website and#40;I has pet peevesand#41;, they do churn out some gems. I mean, it’s a long list! The newest one is Best I Ever Drank — although it’s just an episode of “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Anyway, check out some of the drinks in the episode… which one appeals to you the most? I’d love to try the coffee from the Blue Bottle Coffee Company! It looks so scientific and Steampunk! [Read More]published February 8, 2011 at 10:50am CST
WINO WEDNESDAY: MAD HOUSEWIVES GONE, WELL, MAD
Isn’t this just precious? I have no freaking clue how the wine tastes, but really… the marketing is genius. And if you visit their site, they have recipes too! Aptly named “Mad Cooking!” Hilarious! [Read More]published January 26, 2011 at 3:06pm CST
SQUASH FOOD CUES AND LOSE WEIGHT
Losing weight and keeping it off for good has a lot more to do with your head then your stomach. Your brain sends out satiety cues and it also stops you from grabbing a second piece of cake when you are already stuffed. Paying attention to what the unemotional, rational part of your brain is telling you will help you win the war on weight and kick diets to the curb for good. How can you start this process of mindful eating? First, become very aware of food cues that can cause you to eat andamp; drink more than you physically need to consume. Some of these include: Number of people at your table – as the # of people you dine with increases, so does your calorie intake. Now, I’m not suggesting you dine alone but, just be more aware of this in social settings so you don’t overeat. If you are a female, throw a hot man in the mix since women tend to eat less in the company of men. Or, better yet, throw several hot men in the mix. Your girl friends and your waistline will thank you for [Read More]published January 13, 2011 at 10:45pm CST
WHY OBAMA CAN’T MAKE KIDS HEALTHY (A DIFFERENT TAKE ON THE NUTRITION BILL)
Pens don’t make change, actions do. A few days ago, President Obama signed a nutrition bill. Also known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010. People ooh andamp; awed. Yay! We have ANOTHER bill. This will make the obesity crisis diminish. And we won’t have starving kids. Wait a minute. Hold the Gingerbread Latte! Are we supposed to think that because a bill is signed everything is now going to be okay? It took years of poor choices, not moving and#40;as in getting activeand#41;, replacing farms with white picket fences and ugly supermarkets, and eating food from cans, packages and crappy drive thru’s. So a piece of paper andamp; a pen andamp; a president will change all that, eh? I can hear the critics now “it will help” or “its a step in the right direction”. And a bunch of other stuff. Here is my point. Yes, I actually have one -or perhaps two I have been advocating a healthy lifestyle for years. Since I was a kid I have always been active. Smiling. Eating food from trees [Read More]published December 17, 2010 at 9:15pm CST
TIPSY TUESDAY: SPIKED SPARKLING CIDER
Sound and look familiar? That’s because I saw this in Real Simple Magazine and had to put it in here. Granted, they have a party recipe. Me? I don’t host parties this time of year, but wanted to give this a try. Here’s what I found works best for a more personal drink. 6 oz dry sparkling wine 4 oz apple juice 1/4 tsp cinnamon schnapps OR cinnamon infused vodka* Mix together all ingredients. Relax and let the bubbles tickle your belly. I found this is best drunk in the late afternoon, warming by the fire, looking out the window and being glad you’re out of the cold for the day! *Click here to learn about infusing spirits. I find it’s simpler and cheaper than buying flavored liqueurs. [Read More]published December 1, 2010 at 1:09pm CST