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This classic French dish, Coq au Vin (pronounced coke-o-vaan), is chicken in red wine. There are literally thousands of recipes in existence. I use this version because it is simple and a crowd pleaser. It is traditionally served with rice or boiled potatoes. Not to worry, the alcohol content is burned off in the cooking process. The recipe Bill Winter shares here is one of his favorites outside of what he learned from cooking classes at Café Med.
“It’s French, it impresses people but it’s easy to do,” Winter says.
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Bakersfield Look - Derek Vaughn
Written by Bakersfield Magazine
Derek Vaughn, 29
Occupation: Sales/Marketing at Johnston Farms, Budding Entrepreneur
Are you a Bakersfield Native? Yes.
Is there a style product that you absolutely can’t live without? Enjoy hair wax.
Do you think Bakersfield has a particular style? I think that Bakersfield has its own style—definitely a shorts and flip-flops kind of town.
Describe your personal style. I would have to say Classic American.
How long does it usually take you to get ready in the morning? I’m rolling out of bed, showering, and heading out the door in about 30 minutes...unless my girlfriend is getting ready at the same time. Then it’s about an hour or so in which I have several wardrobe changes and end up wearing what I chose in the first place.
What are your favorite places to shop in Bakersfield? In Your Wildest Dreams, the computer at my office, my grandpa’s closet, various thrift stores around town.
What are you wearing? The shirt is H&M, the undershirt is Ben Sherman, jeans are Levis, shoes are Clarks desert boots, the watch is Movado, and the sunglasses are Ray-Ban Wayfarers.
Is there a celebrity or person in your life that you get your style from? What not to wear—anything that may appear on Jersey Shore; What to wear—the classic looks of Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. All the pictures you see of them are so timeless.
Does your style change when you are not at work? I leave the boots on the farm.
How do you personalize your ‘business’ look? My work is a casual environment, but for business functions, I like to wear a well-tailored suit with or without a tie depending on the occasion. I really think that every guy who needs to dress up every once in a while should find a good tailor and get on their good side.
Are you a bargain hound? I can’t say no to J. Crew sale emails.
What mistakes do you think women make when they dress? One thing a lot of women should know is that they should leave something to the imagination. Don’t let it all hang out.What is your favorite item of clothing? A really good fitting pair of jeans.
What is the biggest fashion mistake you have made? Zebra print spandex! Wait, did I just admit to that? Give me a break...I was in an ‘80s cover band.
Article appeared in our 28-3 Issue - August 2011