PARINGS: I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for good dip recipes.
FROM THE VINE
JOHN D. FINLEY Artichokes are low in fat, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, phosphorus, …
FROM THE VINE Now that wineries have been given back the green light to reopen, many tasting rooms and restaurants are just not ready. But you…
JOHN D. FINLEY A “fusion” dish, but one you will enjoy -- the flavors of Greece rolled into a classic meatloaf and served with a Malbec wine.
Themed “Ready, Set, Grow,” the free series will broadcast live via Zoom every Wednesday at 4 p.m. PST, for the next seven weeks starting June 3.
FROM THE VINE No doubt about it, our great artisan businesses are struggling to stay alive. Our frequent visits to taste and buy their wines m…
Alma Rosa Winery will donate 10% of all sales generated during the month of May to the Mental Wellness Center of Santa Barbara.
Many people believe antipasto means a dish served before a pasta course. ... Literally, the word “antipasto” is derived from the Latin root “a…
Last Sunday was Mother’s Day, a day most of us appreciate for taking our beloved mom out to a restaurant for a lovely dinner. In fact it’s the…
The live wine tasting experience features a new Santa Barbara County vintner every Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m.
PAIRINGS Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelet or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, c…
“We were having such an amazing eight months before this all happened. Now we’re fighting to pay our rent and just trying to stay afloat.”
Nagy is an industry veteran and Santa Maria native.
Following the postponement of the 14th annual Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon due to social distancing restrictions brought on by the…
Known in the Valley as "Big Lar," Saarloos, a cattleman, grape grower, active community member and family man has died at the age of 68.
As always in a storm there is a silver lining, the incredible deals wineries are offering for online sales. Most include shipping within the U…
Community advocate and Lompoc winemaker and resident Steve Arrowood, of Montemar Wines, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, acc…
PHP’s Chief Program Officer Mayra Ramos said that the first Tuesday distributions drew 250 families each and that the number is expected to gr…
PAIRINGS Here’s a nice “stay at home” recipe and wine pairing for these troublesome times.
FROM THE VINE After nearly three weeks of “stay-at-home,” once in a while I get paranoid and lament, will this virus never end. But I follow t…
The new-build will bring wine production, bottling and storage for the Gleason family's two wine brands Refugio Ranch and Roblar Winery under …
Sometimes we just don’t want to take the time to prepare and elaborate meal, opting for a simple all-in-one skillet creation. This dish is not…
FROM THE VINE I have the utmost respect for our artisan Central Coast wines, but I’m always looking out for really good value wines.
Over the weekend, hundreds gathered at Santa Ynez Roblar Farm in support of Santa Barbara County lady vintners for the fourth annual Women Win…
FROM THE VINE There is an extraordinary new adventure in Santa Barbara wine country in celebration of America’s grand dame chef of fine cuisin…
FROM THE VINE I really enjoy spending quality time in the Santa Ynez Valley whenever I visit, so my husband Dan and I usually stay over for tw…
