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…
PAIRINGS Ever wonder where the term “corned” in corned beef comes from? The British invented the term in the 17th century to describe the size…
Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture have set Sunday, Aug. 2, for Flavors of Santa Barbara County, a culinary and wine event to raise …
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After celebrating 30 years last years in the wine industry, Fess Parker has more to salute – the 20th anniversary of Epiphany, their Rhone-foc…
FROM THE VINE In 1996, the year I moved to Pismo Beach, I was invited to a very special tasting. It was a pinot noir symposium at Talley Viney…
As “Dry January” wraps up for some of us, it’s time to seek out some new sips. Good thing that change and evolution seem to be the name of the…
JOHN D. FINLEY Kung Pao Chicken first originated in central-western China and has become very popular in the United States. This Chinese-Ameri…
Santa Ynez Valley vintners Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards has named Samra Morris as winemaker.
Wine Enthusiast magazine selects Crown Point Vineyard's Cabernet Sauvignon as one of 10 top-rated California varietals of 2019.
In Santa Barbara County (SBC) wine country, there are always wine events happening monthly that are educational, delicious, and loads of fun. …
Bion Rice, CEO and director of winemaking at Sunstone Vineyards & Winery in Santa Ynez has announced his resignation from the family busin…
There’s no shortage of good restaurants in Solvang and the several small towns around it, nor great tasting rooms. Judging by the growth of Lo…
Greece meets Argentina with this fantastic Mint Chimichurri Sauce! Usually associated with Argentine beef, Chimichurri usually includes some s…
Over the years, I have witnessed the fact that everyone wants something bubbly to celebrate the new year, even those who don’t drink alcoholic…
With Christmas just a few days away, let’s go for something red and green – a beet salad, adding a white topper! Goat Cheese. This recipe is s…
Our fine local vintners on the Central Coast know quite well, when it comes to the Christmastime holiday season it’s a family affair. That mot…
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When you think about Mediterranean food, your mind may go to pizza and pasta from Italy, or lamb chops from Greece, but these dishes don’t fit…
To this day, no matter what my choices are for pairing wines with extravagant holiday meals, I aways find a surprising new favorite that’s qui…
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), and lentils are both high in protein and fiber. The benefits are legion: they have the potential to lower blood gl…
Although SLO Brew originally opened in 1988, I remember it was rarely as popular as it has become today. It’s all thanks to longtime friends a…
Caught in the crossfire of President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, U.S. vineyards are struggling to sell Syrah in Shanghai and Chardonn…
Typically, light, crisp and full of fruit, Sauvignon Blanc can also offer vanilla and creamy flavors when introduced to oak, a great choice fo…
I’ve had an appreciation for Presqu’ile and the Murphy family ever since the winery opened around 2010. In fact, it’s so popular I don’t need …
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