Champagne, real Champagne from the Champagne region of France est très chère -- it’s very expensive. In my experience, Champagne priced under $50 is money down the drain. New baby? Huge career promotion? Yeah, fork out the cash and buy the good stuff, otherwise don’t bother. The good news is that there are heaps of inexpensive and equally satisfying alternative sparkling … [Read more...] about VINUM, ET AL: FESTIVE FIZZIES
Archives for November 2016
Today’s Art, Yesterday’s Paraphernalia: Remembering Operation Pipe Dreams
“Jason had no idea his arrest was apart of the nationwide until Tommy Chong, who would become the trophy of the operation, reached out to him.” In 2003, hundreds of businesses and homes were raided across the nation in what was code named “Operation Pipe Dreams.” The operation targeted large-scale pipe and bong distributors. Most remember it for the arrest and conviction of … [Read more...] about Today’s Art, Yesterday’s Paraphernalia: Remembering Operation Pipe Dreams
Emerald Entrees: Paleo Bites
American expat writer and bohemian socialite Gertrude Stein is best remembered for her patronage of the arts, literary wit and fearless candor. Stein and her life partner, Alice B. Toklas, lived a colorful life in Paris for forty years, hosting a parade of impressive friends at their home, including Hemingway, Picasso and Fitzgerald. Though Stein was the bigger personality of … [Read more...] about Emerald Entrees: Paleo Bites
Emerald Entrées: Cannabis Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Aioli
Adapted from Chia, Quinoa, Kale, Oh My by Cassie Johnston. Skip the deep fryer and enjoy these medicated fries without the guilt as a rainy afternoon snack or addition to dinner. Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients: ◦ 4 large sweet potatoes ◦ 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika ◦ 2 teaspoon garlic powder ◦ 1 teaspoon cumin ◦ ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ◦ Pinch cayenne ◦ 1 ½ … [Read more...] about Emerald Entrées: Cannabis Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Aioli
Emerald Entrées: Pumpkin Soup with Cannabis-Furikake Kale
As storms move through California’s North Coast in November, Humboldt County residents welcome the start of soup season. An easy, fail-proof recipe, this pumpkin soup is as healthy as it is delicious. For an extra medicinal and flavor factor, top each bowl liberally with the cannabis Furikake-kale topping. Pumpkin Soup Adapted from MinimalistBaker.com Ingredients: … [Read more...] about Emerald Entrées: Pumpkin Soup with Cannabis-Furikake Kale