Leave it to The Four Seasons in romantic Paris to create a signature cocktail guaranteed to be the talk of your next party. The Georges V was kind enough to share their signature cocktail recipe for the “George Fizz,” created by Antoine Corneille, Food and Beverage Assistant Manager. This is a beautiful drink – colorful, fresh and […]
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The Mango Mai Tai is my favorite mai tai drink, especially as the sun sets at the Beach Tree Bar at Four Seasons Hualalai. The Mango Mai Tai is simple to make and slightly less lethal than a regular mai tai, but I dare you to stop after just one. I asked Frank, the bartender ,who […]
Every year there is a short window for savoring Copper River salmon. The runs come in for several weeks in May and this Northwest delicacy from Alaska can be shipped anywhere in the US. So, what’s all the fuss in the Pacific Northwest about at the opening of Copper River salmon season? Could be that […]
With summer coming up, why not try the Four Season’s “Mañana” (tomorrow) recipe? The raspberries give this tequila cocktail a refreshing spin. David Ravandi’s Blanco Tequila, from his 1 2 3 line of certified organic tequilas, is the perfect tequila to complete this cocktail. SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS 1.5 ounces Uno Tequila (from 1 2 […]
Tell the truth. Don’t you think dessert is the best part of the meal? Chef Linda Rodriguez is pastry chef for Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. She is talented and passionate about each creation served at the hotel, from breads to pastries to desserts. The whimsical corn ice cream above was made with fresh pureed corn and […]
Singita Lebombo and Sweni Lodges in South Africa’s Kruger National Park provide the ultimate dream destination. Several years ago, our family wanted an exotic African safari experience, so we went to Singita Ebony Lodge. Head Guide, Mark Broodryk, showed us an extraordinary glimpse of Kruger Park’s wild animals.This included driving by a pride of sleeping lions, […]
Leave it to Wynn Resort to create some spectacular cocktails. Chef Theo Schoenegger, Executive Chef at Sinatra Restaurant, suggests this cocktail for your next party. You would expect nothing less from Wynn Resort Las Vegas, the winner of the most Forbes Five star awards in the world! SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS 5 – 6 […]
The Four Season’s “Farm To Table” nine course tasting meal was over the top. What an evening! Instead of dining oceanside at the fabulous Pahu i’a restaurant, Executive Chef James “Jim” Babian surprised with a two person chef’s table “Inside the Kitchen.” Chef Jim is serious about using local products. Check out the menu below. It was inspired by […]
Four Season’s Chef James “Jim” Babian never disappoints. He is Executive Chef at Four Season’s Resort Hualalai and has become something of an expert on Thai food. You’ll remember he cooked a fabulous Thai dinnerfor my husband and me earlier this year. He surprised us with a Thai cooking demonstration when we brought our family […]
Villa D’Este is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. If you are truly ambitious and want to create an over the top New Year’s Eve dinner, take a look at the exquisite photographs and recipes on the attached Christmas card from Chef Luciano Parolari at Villa D’Este. I guarantee you will want […]