Archive for October, 2017

Gelato Festival America Honors Fat Free Gelato Masters in Santa Barbara

Gelato Festival America Honors Fat Free Gelato Masters in Santa Barbara

The first ever Gelato Festival was held in Florence in 2010, and the first ever American stage continued in Santa Barbara on October 20 through October 22. With the...

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George’s Rants and Raves: SIA Scotch Whisky

George’s Rants and Raves: SIA Scotch Whisky

Well waddya know, high tech finally not only meets low tech but they date, get married and run off together and have thousands of babies.  In this particular case...

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Halloween Cocktails from Cruzan Rum

Halloween Cocktails from Cruzan Rum

If you’re planning to party around October 31st in costume or without, here are two Cruzan cocktail recipes that will be the perfect BOOze-y addition to any...

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Winery of the Week: Mercer – Washington, USA

Winery of the Week: Mercer – Washington, USA

Mercer Estates is a family owned and operated winery in Southeast Washington State.  The family has been growing grapes in this location since 1972 – making them...

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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Almond Maple Crunch

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Almond Maple Crunch

As a seasonal dessert, serve a batch of Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Almond Maple Crunch. Made with pure pumpkin and Nielsen-Massey Mexican Pure Vanilla and Pure Lemon...

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Bugs of the Sea Event Debuts at Sea Center with Lobster Delights

Bugs of the Sea Event Debuts at Sea Center with Lobster Delights

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History presented a new and unique event on Thursday, October 19, at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf. The “Bugs of the Sea...

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Cozy Up with Fall Cocktails from Prairie Organic Spirits

Cozy Up with Fall Cocktails from Prairie Organic Spirits

Fall is officially in full swing, and with the end of the year quickly approaching, the need for easy-to-make and delicious party cocktails continues to grow! Whether...

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Wines of the Week: Scary Sips for Halloween

Wines of the Week: Scary Sips for Halloween

Halloween draws near, and no matter what kind of fun you have planned around it, wine can only make it better!  Thus, here are a handful of scary sips (in a good...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Dixie Vodka

George’s Rants and Raves: Dixie Vodka

WOW, this vodka is confusing.  In the past, it was called General Beauregard’s Dixie Southern Vodka,  but the name has since been changed to Dixie Vodka. ...

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Alice Water’s Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie

Alice Water’s Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie

With summer sunshine turning to crisp, fall evenings, we’re well aware that the holidays are just around the corner. So here’s a scrumptious pie recipe...

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