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CSL Favourites | Sahale Snacks
Named for a Northwest Native American word for a ‘high lofty place’, Sahale founders Josh Schroeter and Edmond Sanctis, created the snacks after an intense hike on Mount Rainier in Washington in 2003 that left the pair craving a healthy, and nourishing trail mix- like nibble. Sahale uses whole nuts (cashews, pecans, almonds hazelnuts, peanuts),…
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Q & A | Dave Powell
Founded by David Powell in 1994, the winery is so called after the small Scottish town, Torbreck, where Powell worked as a lumberjack. Torbreck’s roots are well-established in share-farming – using fruit from the very best vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Winemaker, Dave Powell’s production is heavily based on the classic Barossa Valley varietals of…
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Wine | 4th Annual Vine and Dine Argentina Wine Festival
Photography By K & S Media CSL had the pleasure of attending the Argentina wine festival at Escoba, hosted by the gracious Linda Garson. The event, which was open to the public in the evening had an amazing turnout, complete with representatives for each wine. Every style of wine- from Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet, and Torrontoeswere…
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Tasting Notes | Murrieta’s and Carmen Wines
[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2010 Murrietas and Carmen Wines/”/] The Winemaker Winemaker Juan Ramsay joined a select group (including CSL) for a five course luncheon at Murrieta’s. Carmen wines, has recently updated the packaging, and updated their product offerings, including the Gran Reserva range. The Wine list Gran Reserva sauvignon blanc 2009: tapas Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2008:…
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Appetizer | Chickpea Patty
Ingredients 2 cups dried chickpeas soaked overnight Water Salt and black pepper to taste Oil 1 cup diced onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Minced hot pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 heaped teaspoon ground coriander 1 heaped teaspoon ground cumin (jeera) ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ¼ cup chickpea…
