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Current Articles:
Recipe: Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce (for Short Bread Tortes) • 11-May-2013
[Go to Article (with Picture!)] by Linda Pettit of Linda’s Cakes ‘n’ Th..
Recipe: Shortbread • 11-May-2013
[Go to Article (with Picture!)] (http://www.theloopnewspaper.com/announcements/shortbread-mini-t..
Shortbread Mini Tortes • 11-May-2013
by Linda Pettit of Linda’s Cakes ‘n’ Things How nice it is to make somethi..
Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake • 30-Mar-2013
In the 1950s, New Orleans was the major port of entry for bananas shipped from Central and South..
Spring is Here! • 30-Mar-2013
by Mano Lujan Spring is here and I am happy to say that we here at Red House BBQ are ready f..
Are there Plums in my Wine? • 02-Mar-2013
by Bob the Wine Guy Have you noticed that wine writers describe wine aromas as smelling..
May The Luck of The Irish Shine Upon You • 02-Mar-2013
by Lesa Cyr Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you and yours from your friends at the Cellar..
Tehacha-peoples • 02-Mar-2013
by Cathie Sibley Spring is springing; Tehacha-peoples and the fragments of winter are q..
‘Big City Atmosphere’ with a ‘Small Town Feel’ • 16-Feb-2013
by Lesa Cyr Welcome to the Cellar! If you are new to the Cellar or have just been away for a..
Mantra • 16-Feb-2013
by Cathi Sibley Mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capa..
And, For My Next Trick, Hummus! • 02-Feb-2013
by Abracadabra go green bunny! Hummus! Hello Yummo! The chickpea, a fun little legume t..
LaBella: Raising a Restaurant • 02-Feb-2013
by Cathi Sibley I feel as if I’ve grown up here in Tehachapi, even though prior t..
Opolo Pouring at the Depot for Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Walk • 02-Feb-2013
Click here for a larger image. by Linda Carhart The Valentine’s Wine and Choc..
Recipe: Traditional Hummus • 02-Feb-2013
[Go To Article] ( http://www.theloopnewspaper.com/announcements/and-for-my-next-trick-hummus) ..
Recipe: Zucchini “Super Secret Tricker Upper” Version • 02-Feb-2013
[Go To Article] ( http://www.theloopnewspaper.com/announcements/and-for-my-next-trick-hummus) ..
Doing Something Right! • 19-Jan-2013
by Cathi Sibley La Bella Amore Italian Bistro will be celebrating a milestone on Feb. 1, 201..
Souza Brings Home Another Bronze Medal • 19-Jan-2013
Our very own Tehachapi Souza Family Vineyard has won a prestigious Bronze Medal for their ..
What I Want for 2013 • 05-Jan-2013
by Cathi Sibley As I sit here on January 2nd with several members of my family whom I don&rs..
Holiday Speciality Wines • 06-Dec-2012
by Lesa Cyr Seasons Greetings from your friends at the Cellar, we hope the month of December..
Eat Healthy! • 05-Dec-2012
by Kathryn Johnson The bells are ringing and the lights are gleaming. The smell ..
Grandma’s Christmas Candy The Easy Way • 04-Dec-2012
by Linda Pettit of Linda’s Cakes and Things Our house was always busy at Christmas ti..
‘It’s The Most Wonderful Hectic Time Of The Year’ • 20-Nov-2012
by Lesa Cyr This week officially welcomes the 2012 Holiday Season. Your friends and family a..
‘Welcome To Oz’ • 10-Nov-2012
by Lesa Cyr Dorothy’s “Oz” had Emerald lights, a yellow brick road, and a ..
More About Wine Myths • 29-Oct-2012
by Bob the Wine Guy We talked about this before, but some of it bears repeating. Let&rs..
An Intimate Evening with Grim • 27-Oct-2012
by Cathi Sibley In my head I’m absolutely certain you have all been holding your..
As The Weather Changes, Changes Come To ‘The Cellar’ • 13-Oct-2012
by Lesa Cyr As we say good bye to a hot long summer, we grow excited for that time of ..
The Starlight Ball – a 14 year Tradition • 13-Oct-2012
by Linda Carhart, Main Street Director Hard to believe that this will be the 14th Annual St..
Main Street’s Wine and Beer Walk • 19-Sep-2012
Happy people at last year's wine walk. Photo by Sam White. On Sept. 29 from 6-9 p.m., ..
58 Diner & Off Ramp Bar Now Open • 15-Sep-2012
story by Joy Gray, photo by Sam White Good news for Tehachapi foodies. Partners Marshall McC..
It’s Apple Season at the Apple Shed • 15-Sep-2012
An important goal of the Apple Shed is to help make people’s day better by offering a terrific..
The Rolling Pin Chronicles • 15-Sep-2012
by Cathi Sibley A couple of weeks ago while driving home from work on Friday night I saw sev..
Oktoberfest • 08-Sep-2012
Photo provided by Kohnen's Bakery. Saturday, Sept. 8. The event includes live German mu..
Hoppiest Time of the Year • 05-Sep-2012
by the childish go green bunny When I was thinking of what recipe I would use for this artic..
Events for the Fourth of July • 23-Jun-2012
The map for Tehachapi's 2012 Festivities. Click here (/images/articles/2212/Hot-Dog-festival..
This Never Gets Old • 23-Jun-2012
by Bob Souza, the "Wine Guy" Are you new to wine? So many folks want to know, how does ..
Main Street Tehachapi Supplies Tons of Fun • 09-Jun-2012
The Main Street Tehachapi Stand during the 2010 Chili Cook-Off. by Linda Carhart, phot..
Ancient Runes Ruined • 26-May-2012
by America’s most not wanted go green bunny It is travel season for the Green Bun..
Beer and More Beer • 26-May-2012
by Mano Lujan As most of you know, I love beer. I love the history behind it and the endless..
How I Love My Country • 26-May-2012
by Cathi Sibly Most of you who know me or have been to my restaurant are aware that I have a..
How to Make Wine a Healthy Part of Your Diet • 26-May-2012
by Bob the Wine Guy Okay here it is… we are already into the second quarter of t..
Joseph Messina, New Chef at Pacino’s Pizzeria and Pastaria • 26-May-2012
Joseph Messina, new chef at Pacino’s “Began culinary career at age at 18 at..
Sunday Night: Tri-Tip Dinner • 12-May-2012
by Tomi Nuckolls and Leslie Reynolds Boy! Do I love Tri-Tip! It is one of the most flavorfu..
NOT IT! • 28-Apr-2012
The emotionally stunted go green bunny In the quest to be healthier and fitter in my 40..
Put a Cork in It • 28-Apr-2012
by Bob Souza, the 'Wine Guy' I get this question so often that I am sort of shocked tha..
Then Suddenly... • 28-Apr-2012
Tony and Tomi Nuckolls, Butcher and Wife by Leslie Reynolds Ahhh… Mother&rsq..
Observations and Changes • 14-Apr-2012
by Mano Lujan With Red House BBQ’s two year anniversary fast approaching, I have learn..
Slow Cooked Rib Eye Steak and Veggies • 14-Apr-2012
by Tomi Nuckolls and Leslie Reynolds Tony and Tomi Nuckolls, Butcher and Wife Happ..
Braised Short Ribs with Onion Gravy • 31-Mar-2012
Here is a delicious old school recipe my mom used to make for us when I was a kid. I would lean ..
Describing and Rating Wine • 31-Mar-2012
by Bob the "Wine Guy" Remember when we first got excited about wine, as we tried to ..
How I Love Tehachapi • 31-Mar-2012
by Cathy Sibly This time I want to write about something different. Of course I still have t..
Squash is a Girl’s Best Friend • 31-Mar-2012
by Indiana Go Green Bunny Some girls like diamonds, some girls like flowers and chocola..
Squash is a Girl’s Best Friend! • 31-Mar-2012
by Indiana Bunny Some girls like diamonds, some girls like flowers and chocolate. This ..
How to be a Better Wine Lover • 17-Mar-2012
by Bob Souza The more involved I become in the world of wine, the more I come to rea..
The Matriarch of Mesquite • 17-Mar-2012
by Tomi Nuckolls and Leslie Reynolds Springtime is here and I just can’t help myself! ..
Apple A Day Pie Recipe • 03-Mar-2012
Ingredients: Pie Spice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg..
Decanting and Chanting • 03-Mar-2012
by Bob the Wine Guy Okay, what is decanting? Decanting is basically the process of pour..
A Grande Opening • 18-Feb-2012
by Bob Souza, the "Wine Guy" Of course we’re talking about how to open a bottle o..
I Thought You Said, 'Rum'?! • 04-Feb-2012
by The Energizer go green bunny Hi! I’m back! You might have noticed I have been ..
Is It Late or Delayed? • 04-Feb-2012
by Bob the Wine Guy As you contemplate that Tehachapi wine you enjoyed with dinner last..
Run For Your Life Bean Soup • 04-Feb-2012
by The Energizer go green bunny Ingredients: 1 bag of white beans, soaked over night and co..
Tomi’s Tri Tip Rub Supreme Recipe • 23-Jan-2012
Ingredients 2 tablespoons Scharffen Berger Cacao Nibs 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flake..
Red House BBQ is Open! • 22-Jan-2012
by Mano Lujan A big “Thank You” goes out to you Tehachapi, for making us feel so..
Glass Equals Class? • 21-Jan-2012
Bob Souza, the 'Wine Guy' We haven’t talked about the types of wine glasses fo..
Tomi’s Tri-Tip Supreme • 21-Jan-2012
Tony and Tomi Nuckolls, Butcher and Wife. Article by Leslie Reynolds. Well here we are!..
Ahhhh…The Holidays! • 20-Dec-2011
I just love it. (Que “Andy Williams - White Christmas” music soundtrack). Family an..
Divine Rib Roast • 20-Dec-2011
Ingredients: 1 Prime Rib Rock Salt (to coat) Directions: Pre-heat your oven to 450 de..
Prime Rib Divine • 20-Dec-2011
Ingredients: 1 Prime Rib Rock Salt (to coat) Directions: Pre-heat your o..
That’s What It’s all About • 20-Dec-2011
by Bob the Wine Guy Around this time of the year...first of all I can’t believe i..
Big City Chef Turns Pack Station Cook • 14-Dec-2011
by Leslie Reynolds Eugene Kunstmann (Gene for short), a Tehachapi local, is a fascinatin..
Christmas Dinner Wine Parings • 22-Nov-2011
by Bob the Wine Guy Don’t laugh...it’s only weeks away. Yikes!! Magic happe..
Chicken for Dummies • 20-Aug-2011
By Tomi Nuckolls & Leslie Reynolds Pollo Perezoso in a Pot (Lazy Chicken in a P..
Tomi’s Balsamic Roast Chicken Delight Recipe • 20-Aug-2011
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (5 to 6 lb.) 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary (usua..
Down on the Farm • 06-Aug-2011
by Bob the "Wine Guy" In light of all that has transpired over the past several years, ..
Bunnies Gone Wild! • 23-Jul-2011
by The Totally Rad, Go Green Bunny We just had a couple of wonderful weekends. We were bles..
Weather or not? • 25-Jun-2011
by Bob the "Wine" Guy Headline reads “Wild spring weather across California&rsqu..
Just for the Grill of It • 11-Jun-2011
by Leslie Reynolds & Tomi Nuckolls It is true that, in my home, I am “Queen of the..
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