Fred's Favorites

Mancianti Olive Oils

These exceptional Olive Oils are imported directly from Italy and have outstanding flavors. We carry a number of our favorite Mancianti products in our online shop.

Or, you can learn more about the company at its website, here.

The JUST Inn Bed and Breakfast

At The Justin Winery, Paso Robles

Relaxing and sumptuous; a perfect retreat. The comfortable, classically designed rooms are the ideal haven after a tour of the winery itself. Justin, known for consistently incredible wines opens its tasting room and gift shop to you and I bet you won’t leave empty handed!

Stroll the grounds, read a book poolside, and don’t miss Deborah’s Room for a dinner to remember. But save some room, the morning breakfast on the patio is no slouch, either!

For more information visit Justin Winery

Catalina Offshore Products

Fresh Sashimi Grade Jumbo Scallops U-8 (Hototegai)/lb - Mano de Leon

Large in size, but with a delicate and unsurpassed flavor to savor. One can be the mainstay of your meal on its own or slice thinly for a carpaccio or to create your own appetizer or chop into small pieces for a wonderful salad addition. You won’t be disappointed!

For the public, ask for them at your favorite market, fish shop, or restaurant. For the industry, these scallops are offered by Catalina Offshore Products

Roederer Estate NV Brut

Sparkling wine from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California

I know of no better way to celebrate than with a bottle of bubbly, and this is a great one! It will tickle your palate and not offend your wallet.

Known as the California outpost of Champagne Louis Roederer; Roederer Estate winery builds upon a centuries-old tradition of fine winemaking. This sparkling wine and its siblings are produced using only Estate-grown grapes from the winery's own vineyards. Carrying on the tradition of Champagne Louis Roederer in France, special oak-aged reserve wines are added to each blend.

Sold at many discerning shops and restaurants. For the industry: Imported by Maisons, Marques and Domaines

DCS Grill and Rotisserie

This appliance has become a staple in our repertoire of cooking at home; year round!

The perfect Poulet can be had on this rotisserie and be sure to slide the potatoes below to catch the drippings – Mmmmm! The BTU’s, even cooking, and quality are what matter on a grill and this one’s got ‘em all in a stylish package.

DCS Appliances can guide you to a vendor close to you. In our neck of the woods, this appliance can be found at Elegant Bath and Kitchen

Diners rave about their Lakefront experience:

Over the years we make it a tradition on our trips to have one night where we try to find excellent food in a comfortable atmosphere with a good bottle of wine. You would be surprised at how difficult this is to find. My wife and I were treated to a perfect dining experience at The Lakefront Restaurant. The atmosphere allows you to enjoy the obviously world class meals slowly. Having over 100 bottles of wine in our wine cellar, we were surprised at the favorite wines of ours that were on the wine list.

Larry Muell