Whiskey. From the Gaelic, meaning “water of life.” And even though technically whiskey is simply an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain, connoisseurs and tipplers the world over know it as a magical liquor with a life of its own.
Articles by Christina Waters
Foodies Assemble at Del Mar
In a scene straight from the heyday of Studio 54 openings, what looked like half of Santa Cruz waited patiently in front of the Del Mar for a turn at sampling the handiwork of Carlo Espinas, chef of the restaurant-in-progress Assembly. I took advantage of my press status to pop in for an advance look-see, grabbing a glass of excellent River Run Zinfandel from the VinoCruztable before heading up to the movie palace mezzanine for some appetizers.
Good News and Bad News on the Dining Scene
Happy news: Local charcuterie wizard Chris LaVeque of El Salchichero has won a prestigious 2014 Good Food award. At a blind tasting last fall LaVeque’s Coppa wowed judges who chewed through over 1450 total entries from all over the country.
UCSC Expert Explains Fruit Tree Essentials
Fruit trees are glories of the botanical world, producing fragrant blossoms in spring and luscious fruit in late summer. There’s very little that Orin Martin—head gardener at the UCSC Alan Chadwick Garden—doesn’t know about selecting trees, preparing the soil, finessing proper irrigation, controlling pests and pruning like a surgeon. Martin will be sharing his considerable knowledge about the subject at the workshop Fruit Trees 101: Basic Fruit Tree Care this coming Sat., Jan. 25 from 10am to 1pm at the UCSC Farm.
Aptos’ Booka Delivers Something New
From the kitchen to your door—831 Sandwiches is the newest in gustatory convenience.
Spicing Things Up in Santa Cruz
After a few weeks of candy canes and holiday cookies your tastebuds might be looking for something with more spice, less sugar.
A New Year of Santa Cruz Dining
What to watch for on the local culinary scene in 2014.
Christina Waters’ Top Meals of 2013
Christina Waters’ favorite dishes of the year.
Making Your Own Christmas Treats
Growing, making, giving, and holiday cookies.
C Is for Cookie and Claret
Ever wonder how the cookie was invented?
