Tequila Don Juilo 1942

New Year’s is quickly approaching. As you plan for that big holiday party, do it in style. You want to toast with the very best, so go with Tequila Don Julio 1942.

Tequila Don Julio 1942 is an ultra-premium añejo tequila and is definitely a favorite of celebrities. Use Tequila Don Julio 1942 to make your ideal drink and truly elevate your cocktail experience on New Year’s or any special occasion.

If you are planning on being in classy Aspen, Colorado then enjoy their delicious cocktail that combines Tequila Don Julio 1942 with Mezcal. For your own party, then consider a wonderful 21st Century margarita named “Midnight Revelry.”

Midnight Revelry

Ingredients:
1 1/4 ounces Tequila Don Julio 1942
1/4 ounce Grand Marnier®
1/2 ounce Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
1/4 teaspoon of Chipotle Chili Powder
Sugar or salt to taste
Lime wedge for garnish

Preparation:
1. Combine Tequila Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier, lime juice, simple syrup and chili powder into a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass.
3. Rim glass with sugar or salt to taste.
4. Garnish with lime wedge.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Rocks Glass

Yield:
1 drink

C. Cretors and Company

C Cretors Econo Line of Popcorn Machines For Homes, Small Venues

C. Cretors and Company was established in 1885 and is the definitive designer and manufacturer of high-quality food processing and concession equipment. Cretors provides a complete range of innovative food service solutions to companies around the world.

Cretors has long been recognized as an industry innovator and in 1893, the company introduced the first patented steam driven popcorn machine that popped corn in oil.

C. Cretors and Company is proud to introduce the new Econo Line of popcorn machines for both homes and small venues such as bars, clubs and casinos.

The stylish line of Econo Line popcorn machines include a variety of affordable poppers, ranging in kettle size from 4 oz. to 12 oz., all designed to produce the optimal amount of high quality popcorn.

The popcorn is kept extremely fresh and flavorful by utilizing an energy efficient interior heat lamp located at the top of the machine. The 6 oz., 8 oz. and 12 oz. models also feature a heat pad on the deck below.

The 6 oz., 8 oz., and 12 oz. Econo Line poppers are available in either stainless steel or antique design featuring a colorful powder coated finish that resists corrosion over time, while the 4 oz. popper is exclusively offered as an antique design.

For additional information about either of Cretors’ services and products, please visit www.cretors.com.

Cambium 2007 – Sequoia Grove Winery

If you are looking for a terrific tasting Cabernet Sauvignon wine from Napa Valley, then consider the Cambium 2007 from Sequoia Grove Winery.

This holiday season, family-owned Sequoia Grove Winery in Rutherford, CA, is offering a limited production Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine. Cambium is ideal to cellar or simply indulge in now with a decadent meal.

If you have hard-to-please sophisticates or others who you want to impress witha great wine, then this inaugural vintage of Cambium – Cambium 2007 -should be your choice.

Cambium 2007 is a limited production Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine that embodies winemaker Michael Trujillo’s deep connection with world famous Napa Valley.

Cambium 2007 was conceived in the vintage and born in the cellar and is is a clear testament to Trujillo’s thirty years of viticultural wisdom and is made to authentically reflect the legacy of the growing season.

The name Cambium refers to the living soul of the great Sequoia, is a rich and complex wine which delivers a perfect arc of flavor, balance and structure.

To commemorate each vintage, Sequoia Grove will commission leading artists to create a signature artwork which pays tribute to the mighty Sequoias on the winery’s estate.

This proprietary program, the Cambium Artists’ Series, debuts with a striking photograph of the magnificent Redwoods by world-renowned nature photographer Art Wolfe. The limited-edition signed prints will be made available to the first 200 Cambium six-pack case subscribers this holiday season.

Each bottle of the Cambium 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon wine costs $140.

2008 HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon

HALL Wines is the premier 21st century vineyard and winery and recently released its signature offering – the 2008 HALL “Kathryn Hall”

The 2008 HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine for HALL Wines in Napa, California.

St. Regis Mexico City

The incredible St. Regis Mexico City hotel has set the standard for luxury in Mexico City. Committed to providing its dining guests an amazing gourmet experience, the St. Regis Mexico City is looking to far surpass its expectations.

Enhancing the fine dining experience on property at the signature Diana Restaurant, two new dining opportunities invite intimate groups to share in momentous journeys behind closed doors.

Guests of The Decanter Room can look forward to Dining with the Astors, while those opting for The Chef’s Table will be treated to a privileged vantage point of Chef Jorge Vallejo in action.

Here is a summary of the two luxury gourmet din expereinces from St. Regis Mexico City hotel:

Dining with the Astors
Harkening back to St. Regis’ heritage, when The St. Regis New York was built in 1904 on the Astor family legacy, The St. Regis Mexico City invites guests into The Decanter Room to dine á la the elegance and grandeur of the early 1900s. In the spirit of the Astor family, significantly noted in American society for their prominence in business and politics, groups of eight to 12 diners will be transported to a time when salad was the final course before dessert, hostesses and waiters donned the finest Victorian fashions and the late classical, early jazz music hummed in the background.

In addition to hors d’oeuvres (Foie Gras brioche and Fig Compote and Quail Eggs with Sardines and Tomato Confit among them), the six-course Dining with the Astors menu will feature Clarified Paisane Consomé with a Hint of Truffle, Normandy Flounder and Mushrooms Stuffed with Shrimp, Auverge Style Breaded Chicken with Spinach Royale and Water Chestnuts and Rack of lamb Au Jus with Choron Sauce and Fried Onions. To end the meal, Raquel Salad will be served before the dessert course, consisting of a Chocolate-Hazelnut Bomb with Burnt Black Cherries, Worcestershire Sauce and Coffee along with assorted Mignardises.

Served to groups of eight to 12 people in The Decanter Room, extensive menu with wine pairings is $220 per person. Advanced reservations required.

The Chef’s Table
Those gourmands opting for a more modern experience are invited into the kitchen at Diana Restaurant to interact with Chef Jorge Vallejo and experience his interpretation of contemporary Mexican cuisine, using traditional and endemic ingredients. Joining the St. Regis team in September 2010 after serving as executive chef at the hip Hotel Condesa DF and then corporate chef of all Grupo Habita Hotels, Vallejo is a native of Mexico City with a unique interpretation of the traditional fare. A tasting menu definitively created according to Chef’s current intrigues, favorite tastes and signature sensibilities will be the centerpiece of a culinary adventure staged at the core of all the action.

Chef’s Tasting Menu will begin with appetizers followed by Guacamole Tostada; Oaxacan Tomato Salad with String Cheese, Oaxacan Pasilla Chili and Lime Vinaigrette; Chocolate Clam in Green Apple Aguachile, and Esquite Cream with Blue Corn Crumbs and Purslane. Next up is Mexican Style Marinated Grilled Fish with Plantains, Cotija Cheese and Roasted Vegetables and Turkey in Ash Mole with Arborio Mexican Rice, Peas and Sesame Oil. To finish off this special meal, the showcased dessert will be Double Mexican Chocolate with Pinole and Caramelized Mango Ice Cream followed by assorted Mexican Sweets.

Served to groups of up to six people seated in the kitchen, the extensive menu with wine pairings is $150 per person. Reservations are required.

Xelsis Digital ID Espresso Machine – Philips Saeco

For coffee lovers who enjoy the best, take a look at the new Xelsis Digital ID, a luxury Espresso Machine from Philips Saeco.

This innovative and elegant expresso machine is the ultimate in luxury coffee-making.

The Xelsis Digital ID from Philips Saeco is quite the hi-tech espresso machine. It features a unique fingerprint recognition technology that allows you to produce fresh bean-to-cup espresso exactly the way you want it.  Something right out of a James Bond movie, right?

Philips Saeco is proud to announce that their luxury Xelsis Digital ID as one of the first fully automatic espresso machines to be honored with an in-cup quality label.

This distinction was certified by Centro Studi Assaggiatori Italian Tasters, who are the most advanced Italian consultancy company in sensory analysis.

Here are several cutting-edge features of the Xelsis Digital ID luxury espresso machine from Philips Saeco.

· Digital Fingerprint ID recalls user profile with the touch of a unique fingerprint.

· The sleek stainless steel and chrome mirror finish blends elegantly into any kitchen decor.

· An automatic cleaning cycle keeps the machine perfectly clean at all times.

The Xelsis Digital ID is available for purchase now and retails for $3,199

Hong Kong is known as Asia’s World City and this amazing place is about to offer a wide variety of alluring culinary delights.

The Third Annual Wine & Dine Festival is scheduled to be held in Hong Kong, China from October 27-30, 2011.

Discerning connoisseurs will be treated to amazing even of fine wine and delicious food. Hong Kong has become the wine auction capital of the world, bypassing both New York and London.

The third annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival celebrate the metropolitan city’s rich and diverse food and wine culture.

Last year’s event attracted an international audience of over 110,000 food and wine enthusiasts from all over the globe in the quest for a complete immersion of Hong Kong’s robust wine and dine scene.

Bill Flora, Director of Hong Kong Tourism Board USA. was quoted, “Hong Kong is the ultimate epicurean destination where travelers from all walks of life can find a gourmet meal that suits not only their discerning palates but their wallets as well. From authentic, traditional Chinese fare at local hotspots to modernist and international cuisines at Michelin-starred restaurants, fine foods and wines are the backbone of this vibrant city.”

This event accompanies Hong Kong’s many fine dining choices, including about 11,000 restaurants that offer many of Hong Kong’s popular dished, such as: famed Dim Sum, Cantonese delicacies, hearty noodle soups, plus many international and modernist cuisines.

Over the years, Hong Kong has attracted the world’s top chefs inspiring them to introduce flagship restaurants including Nobu Matsuhisa, Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Richard Ekkebus, Michael White and Pierre Gagnaire− a true testament to the city’s sophisticated and unparalleled epicurean culture.

The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival will feature over a hundred acclaimed food and wine purveyors come together to showcase exciting cooking demonstrations and classes, providing non-stop live entertainment.

Stags Leap District – Appellation Collection 2011

Stags Leap District is known for producing some of the best Cabernets found anywhere in the world. The district has announced the Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association (SLDWA) Appellation Collection 2011.

The Appellation Collection is the only offering in the U.S. comprised entirely of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from a single appellation.

If you are a wine collector, then this very limited edition wine case collection would make for a nice addition. The collection will be limited to only 200 cases and will be available from October 15th through December 15th, 2011.

VOGA Italia

VOGA Italia hails from Italy, the country that’s best known for producing some of the world’s best wine, in addition to its sense of style.

VOGA Italia encompasses all aspects offering a collection of crisp delicious wine thoughtfully packaged in a revolutionary re-designed wine bottle that even features a unique resealable cap.

Some believe a wine spritzer is past its prime and a cocktail that shouldn’t deserve much consideration. VOGA Italia is trying to change that trend.

VOGA Italia is reviving the spritzer with a grown-up twist, mixing up fizzing cocktails with sparkling wine, champagne, fresh fruits and exotic elixirs.

VOGA Italia’s Sparkling Pinot Grigio has a light golden color and fine perlage, which gives way to aromas of white blossoms and ripe citrus, lending itself perfectly to the grown-up spritzer.

Perfect for the warm, summer months – try a few modern spritzer recipes from VOGA Italia:

Oranginger Spritzer
2 oz. VOGA Italia Sparkling Pinot Grigio
1 oz. club soda
.5 oz. ginger vodka
Juice from ½ orange
Combine ginger vodka, club soda, fresh orange juice and stir. Top with VOGA Sparkling and garnish with a ginger candy chew.

Honey, You’re a Peach
2.5 oz VOGA Italia Sparkling Pinot Grigio
1 oz. club soda
1 fresh peach, quartered and peeled
1 tsp honey
Muddle or puree honey and one quarter peach. Add VOGA Sparkling and club soda and gently stir. Garnish with a slice of peach and serve immediately.

Strawberry Kiwi Fizz
2.5 oz. VOGA Italia Sparkling Pinot Grigio
1 oz. club soda
.5 oz. Kiwi Liqueur
2-3 Strawberries
1 kiwi, quartered
Muddle strawberries and one quarter kiwi with a small amount of sugar, and spoon into a champagne flute. Top with liqueur, club soda and VOGA Sparkling. Garnish with a strawberry and serve immediately.

The VOGA Italia wine collection retails from $10.99 to $15.99 and includes Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Moscato, Quattro, Sparkling Pinot Grigio and Sparkling Pinot Grigio Chardonnay.

For additional information, please visit: www.VogaItalia.com

Culinary Experiences from Executive Chef Jonathan Wright at Sandy Lane – Barbados

Sandy Lane – Barbados

Sandy Lane is located on the western coast of the island of Barbados. Sandy Lane was originally built in 1961.

Dermot Desmond, J.P. McManus and partners purchased the Sandy Lane property and golf course back in 1996 and completely rebuilt and expanded, opening in March 2001.

Sandy Lane, Barbados continually strives to surprise their vacationing resort guests on each visit.

For a true fine dining delight, Executive Chef Jonathan Wright has created a new series of palate-pleasing culinary offerings.

Chef Wright collaborated with the resort’s expert team of chefs, drawing inspiration from over twenty years of personal award-winning culinary experience to inject tantalizing flavors into menus at the resort’s fine dining restaurant L’Acajou and beachside eatery Bajan Blue.

A new seasonal menu was created and introduced this summer at L’Acajou. The menu features the finest local ingredients—from vegetables, spices, herbs, and seafood, often sourced from local farmers and anglers—to create a simple yet savory dining experience.

Created especially for visiting food connoisseurs, L’Acajou introduced a six-course Gourmand Tasting Menu, which features a number of house specialties.

The menu, which changes weekly, includes an amuse bouche of panacotta of cauliflower with Pickled Beets, A la Greque of garden vegetables, Chilled Pea Soup and delicate jelly of Iberico ham or sorbet of locally grown tomatoes for $350 Barbadian Dollars (BBD) / $175 USD per person.

Rates for 2011 at Sandy Lane range from US$ 1,015 to $4,200 for rooms, $ 1,825 to $6,200 for suites, and $ 4,050 to $10,000 for penthouses, and $ 9,115 to $25,000 for the Villa at Sandy Lane.

For additional information and reservations, visit the resort’s website, www.sandylane.com or call Sandy Lane at (246) 444-2001 or toll free at 866-444-4080.

Recognized as Paris France’s leading ecologically responsible “palace” hotel, the luxury Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière offers the principal characteristics of elegance, refinement and modern technology.

Although the cupcake has long been known as an American dessert, the Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière is trying to change that opinion.

The pastry chef from Paris’ Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière, Claude Ducrozet, will introduce five, delicious flavors of artisanal cupcakes — chocolate, strawberry-lemon, pineapple-mango, carrot with cream cheese and raspberry-pistachio.

These tasty cupcakes will be available in October and can be enjoyed at the Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière elegant Le Lucien Bar.

Each of these cupcake creations is truly a work of art. Enjoy one of these artisan cupcakes, made with both French style and flair.

Anytime morning to night, accompany your coffee, tea, or a cocktail with a delicious cupcake from pastry chef Claude Ducrozet

For additional information on Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière, please visit www.fouquets-barriere.com