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The Early Years in Santa Barbara Wine Country at Museum of Natural History
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural history introduced the autumn symposium “In the Beginning: The Early Years in the Santa Barbara Wine Country” in Fleischmann...
Wines of the Week: Fine Sips from New Zealand
Wines from New Zealand continue to grow in popularity. Whether it’s Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir, the unique expression of the islands’ terroir is something...
Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins By Amy Stopnicki
This sweet treat is a great muffin to have for the kids as an after-school snack or even for breakfast. Double the recipe and freeze them so you can take them out...
Chocolats du CaliBressan Bringing Holiday Cheer
Jean-Michel Carre and wife Jill-Marie, owners of Chocolats du Cali Bressan, opened their doors in Santa Barbara, California in 2007. Jean-Michel’s original...
Frighteningly Delicious Halloween Cocktails
Hosting some ghouls and goblins this Halloween or just some happy Halloween imbibers? Looking for frighteningly delicious cocktails to serve your guests? Complete...
Wines of the Week: Pacific Heights & Cloudfall from Trinchero Family Estates
Pacific Heights wines are a collection that capture the coast, focusing on Russian River Chardonnay and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir as new part of the Trinchero Family...
George’s Rants and Raves: Laphroaig Lore Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig is not French for “the frog” but Scottish for “the beautiful hollow by the broad bay.” And the word Lore means the passing of a skill or tradition...
Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs by Susie Fishbein
If autumn had a celebrity dish, this would be it. These short ribs will be the reason your succah or Thanksgiving table is the place to be. The long, slow cooking...
Welcome Autumn with Sensational Seasonal Cocktails
With the start of sweater weather, the cool, crisp temperatures call for cocktails to warm you up from the inside out. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Reyka Vodka, Drambuie,...
Winery of the Week: Crooked Vine – Livermore Valley, Ca
California’s Livermore Valley, located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay, has a long history with wine, dating back to the Ruby Hill Vineyard which was...
