Mia Terra Blog
Poulet Rôti
This recipe was inspired by my love of food from Provence. Serve it pre-Thanksgiving to put you in the holiday mood. Your kitchen will smell amazing, and it’s so easy to make. If you’re cooking for one, it’s the perfect substitute for turkey on Thanksgiving. ...The Real Thing
I didn’t know you could still get it. You can’t buy it in retail stores. They can only sell the pasteurized kind, and that’s not authentic. Pasteurization kills the bacteria that change it into a tangy, fizzy, deliciousness. It was one of my favorite drinks when I...Ginger Cucumber Cooler
This refreshing recipe is easy to make and even easier to drink. Ingredients: 1 Persian cucumber Fresh ginger root 2 quarts of filtered water Ice (optional) Directions: Peel and slice cucumber crosswise. Slice ginger root into 6-8 thin, lengthwise...2011 St. Emilion Fest
As early as the 2nd century, Romans planted vineyards on the right bank of the Dordogne River in southwestern France. Centuries later, this area became the wine-producing commune of Saint-Émilion. It is the oldest wine area of the Bordeaux wine region and is a...O Solo Mia: Saga of the Single Supplement
I travel alone, but not always because I don’t have a travel companion. It can be a lot of fun to go out on your own, go where you want, explore, meet new people and change plans when you want. But as a single person in a world that seems to be designed for couples...Take Your Best Friend on Vacation: Pet-Friendly Hotels
They’re loyal and love you unconditionally, yet you have to leave them with a sitter when you go on vacation. Or do you? Your pet is a cherished companion and an important part of your family. Why not take them with you? In recent years, many hotels have...Halloween Carnaval West Hollywood Style
If you find yourself in Los Angeles on Halloween and you don’t mind braving extraordinary crowds, the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval will be one of the most memorable times you’ll have on Halloween. It’s the craziest costume party I’ve ever been to. The...English Only, Please
How about a “free” trip to Spain? And you don’t even need to speak Spanish. In fact, you are prohibited from speaking Spanish, not even a word of it. You’ll be given room and board in a four-star resort for six days and will be satiated with delicious Spanish food...Heaven in a Bottle: 2013 Harvest Wine Festival in Paso Robles
Rows of grape vines stretched like ribbons across the undulating golden fields of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. The intense sun bathed ripened fruit in butterscotch and blessed this beautiful land with glorious October weather. As I drove along the two-lane highway,...Highlights of Day 2 in Paso Robles
Today, I visited six wineries in Paso Robles. This was day two of the Harvest Wine Festival. There were some outstanding wines. Here are the highlights. I tasted a flight of seven reds at Hunt Cellars. They were all outstanding. My favorites were 2006 “Que...Free Download
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