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Wines of the Week: California Rhone for Summer
Rhone grape varieties pair just perfectly with summer. In California, they tend to produce wines that are lively and bright, which make them lovely to drink during...
Why We Can’t Get Enough Fried Chicken
HAD YOU PLACED a bet a decade or two ago on what would be the “It” dish of 2013, would you have put your money on fried chicken? Old-fashioned, hard...
Mediterranean Crostini
During the long, warm days of summer, foods with fresh and bright flavors really hit the spot. So here’s a lovely appetizer from the shores of the Mediterranean...
George’s Rants and Raves: Ménage a Trois Vodkas
If you’ve been driving yourself crazy searching high and low for that perfect spirit to consume before, during and/or after your next French themed, multiple person,...
Wines of the Week: Rosy Rhone Rosés from the Livermore Valley
Summertime and rosé go together brilliantly, and the Rhone varieties are great for producing them. Here are three Rhone rosés from the Livermore Valley, in California, that...
Braised Halibut with Pistachios, Preserved Meyer Lemon, and Capers
One of Chef Nate Appleman’s favorite, yet simple, ways to prepare firm-fleshed fish is to pair it with a mixture of nuts and herbs. Here, a paste of pistachios,...
Santa Barbara Wine Festival a Huge Success for Natural History Museum Fundraising
Sponsors for the 2014 SBNHM Wine Festival included The Berry Man, Town & Country, Mission Wealth, Riviera Insurance Services, Whole Foods, as well as a bevy...
Festive July 4th Cocktails
This year, step away from the ordinary beverage of choice. July 4th is the largest beer consuming holiday in America, but why stick with the usual? Instead, use...
