Lessons from 1906 Quake Should Not be Forgotten
Somewhere in a drawer full of brick-o-brack, I have a Chinese coin with an unusual history behind it. It was given to my father by Ira Barnheisal, a San Juan Valley farmer who died back in the 1970s.
Monte Verde Vineyards
Monte Verde Vineyards is small family-run winery owned by Todd and Alexia Johnson. What started as a backyard hobby in 2000 with 300 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines has culminated into an award-winning winery today. Alexia was born and raised in Spain and so naturally, the focus is on Spanish wines. They produce an Estate Tempranillo as well as their flagship Estate blend of Merlot, Cab and Tempranillo, called Tres Amigos. They also carry a Spanish white varietal, Albarino. Using only French barrels, their wines are produced in small lots and production is kept to less than 500 cases per year.
GETTING OUT: Soon, we will get all of what El Toro offers
By next spring, construction is scheduled to begin on a trail up El Toro, Morgan Hill's iconic west side mountain. Â
Salmon and spring veggies are in season
Local wild salmon season is in full swing. With the increase in salmon’s popularity, the methods for preparation have increased as well. This week, I present a unique and elegant salmon preparation well-suited for a dinner party or an individual.
This is the match we strike in the darkness
If you need an antidote to the bad news being endlessly reported since last Friday’s horror of the shooting in Newtown, Conn., please keep reading. You just have to look to the incredible generosity and care being demonstrated this very moment in our own Gilroy community. Â
Red Phone: Too many fruit stands
I was just wondering if anyone has been annoyed by all the fruit













