Monthly Archives: February 2012

It’s hard to believe that Friday March 2nd will be the start of my 3rd annual Berkeley Wine Festival at the Claremont Hotel, Club & Spa. A two month extravaganza celebrating the wines of California. The festival starts with a grand opening reception … Continue reading →

I just learned today that longtime Culinary Instutite of America Chef Instructor Wayne Almquist passed away friday.
 I was told that he was comfortable and passed away in his sleep at his home in Poughkeepsie, NY.
 Chef Almquist was a … Continue reading →