Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 25, 2014

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FOOD AND DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 25, 2014 


SAN SIMEON WINE

Autumn is just around the corner and last weeks 
heat grip has eased up on a just a bit, though I 
am not ready to bring out the heavy Cabs just 
yet I wanted to give some attention to the oldest 
winery in Los Angeles. What you say Mr. Dills? 
Haven’t you have covered all the wine regions of 
California and never once mentioned Los Angeles 
as a juice producer, San Antonio Winery on 
Lamar in Los Angeles is indeed a wine producer 
in fact, San Antionio/Maddelena produces over 
650,000 cases of wine per year putting it in the 
top 25 of all California Wines Sales. Yes friends 
the juice is produced through California

 As I mentioned numerous times the 
Chardonnay grape has found a nice home 
here in California, the grape is used in many 
sparkling wines and of chardonnay my pick 
this week is the San Simeon 2013 Chardonnay, 
barrel fermentation and 
grapes that are sourced 
from Monterey, this is a 
splendid wine for dinner 
pairings, are you are an 
“oaky” chardonnay fan 
the San Simeon has fruit 
and oak toast smell and 
a well balanced finish. I 
would say that this wine 
has PTA. (potential to age) 
though with chardonnay 
don’t let is sit too long. 
My recommended dinner 
pairing is a roasted chicken 
with plenty of garlic along 
with sides of fresh fruit.

Sideways Note: San 
Antonio does offer tours of their downtown LA 
winery. Call 

For more information

Dills Score


Each week I will give you my Dills Score. I have 
added points for value. I’m starting with a base 
of 50 points; I added 8 points for color, 8 points 
for aroma or “nose”, 8 points for taste, 8 points 
for finish, and 9 points for my overall impression, 
which includes my value rating.

Total Score 89 

Retails for $18.00; on sale for ~$14 at area markets 
including Vons and Pavilions

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PM

LOUISIANA DEVILISH 

CRAB CAKES

INGREDIENTS: 

1/4 cup finely chopped onion 

1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 

3 tablespoons finely chopped celery 

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 

1 large egg 

1 tablespoon sour cream 

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

3/4 teaspoon cayenne 

3/4 teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens 

16 saltines, finely ground 

1/2 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over 

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Accompaniments: tartar sauce and lemon wedges 

 
DIRECTIONS

Cook onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over 
moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.

Whisk together egg, sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl, 
then stir in scallion, cooked vegetables, and 1/4 cup saltine crumbs. Gently stir in crabmeat, then form 
into 4 cakes (2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter). Dredge cakes in remaining saltine crumbs.

Heat oil and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in cleaned skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, 
then cook crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown, 8 minutes total.

Note: This recipe only serves two. You do the math! (From epicurious.com)

TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

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GALE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 

HOSTS “GALES NIGHT 4 HOPE”

 Terri and Jerry Kohl of Brighton® along with 
Gale Kohl raise funds for City of Hope in the 
fight against breast cancer 

PASADENA, Calif. – On Oct. 27, from 5 to 9 
p.m., Gale’s Fine Italian Dining Restaurant in 
Pasadena, together with Terri and Jerry Kohl of 
Brighton®, will host a fundraiser for breast cancer 
research at City of Hope in Duarte, California. 
A leading cancer research and treatment center, 
City of Hope helps women navigate breast cancer 
from diagnosis into survivorship with innovative 
research and treatments. Gale Kohl teams up 
with her brother, Jerry Kohl, and their families 
as 100 percent of the proceeds will be matched by 
Terri and Jerry Kohl. Your donation in the fight 
against breast cancer will then be tripled by their 
friends Debbie and Rick Powell. 

 Gale Kohl is personally selecting an exquisite 
meal from her highly praised menu that will 
include beverages and wine. Brighton® staff 
will be on hand to help serve and add to this 
wonderful opportunity to make a difference. 
Four seating times are available. Please join the 
Kohls, family and friends in this effort to support 
breast cancer research.

 Gale’s Fine Italian Dining Restaurant is located 
at 452 Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena. Their 
website is www.galesrestaurant.com. To register 
online, go to www.cityofhope.org/gale or call 
City of Hope at 213-241-7118.

About City of Hope

 City of Hope is a leading research and treatment 
center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening 
diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer 
center, the highest recognition bestowed by the 
National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a 
founding member of the National Comprehensive 
Cancer Network, with research and treatment 
protocols that advance care throughout the 
nation. City of Hope’s main hospital is located in 
Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, with 
clinics in Antelope Valley and South Pasadena. It 
is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in 
cancer by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 
1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone 
marrow transplantation and genetics. For more 
information, visit www.cityofhope.org or follow 
City of Hope on facebook, twitter, youtube or 
flickr.

HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS HOLIDAY COOKING

Arcadia Senior Services is collaborating with Methodist Hospital in having a special free 
presentation on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 1:30pm. Victoria Pacheco, MS and a registered 
dietician with Methodist Hospital will be the guest speaker. Ms. Pacheco will teach you how to 
take your favorite holiday recipe and trim the calories and fat making it healthier. There will be 
a cooking demonstration. This informative and educational presentation will take place at the 
Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. If interested in attending please call Arcadia 
Senior Services 626.574.5130.


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