On Nov. 8, 2012 locals had the opportunity to learn from three generations of one local Mexican-American family when they met Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack and Veronica Gonzalez-Smith over their first book signing. Want to get hungry? I did when I watched their video (link) and then sought out Veronica on Facebook to do a quick 5-question…
2nd Annual Glorious Bites Competition Opens for Entries Sonoma, CA —Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, producer of California’s most awarded sparkling wines, is once again searching for the most glorious appetizer recipe in the country to pair with its Sonoma Brut. Budding home cooks age 21 and over are encouraged to channel their inner-foodie and…
Los Angeles, CA – Abundant and diverse, Mexican cuisine is a culture in itself, boasting a multitude of recipes and dishes which all differ in style, preparation and ingredients, each distinctive to various regions of Mexico. Arguably the epitome of Mexican fare, the single common element, which is the inspiration for all of these recipes,…
Ravenswood http://www.ravenswoodwinery.com/ Long ago, before the internet took over all our lives, I became a fan of Zinfandel. At the time, it was always a good bet to look for the three Rs of Zinfandel. What? You say there’s no R in Zinfandel? You’re not looking closely enough. If you bring your face closer to…
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne Host Chefs for Three Exceptional Dinners Inspired by New Cookbooks WHO: LUCQUES, Los Angeles, Suzanne Goin, Caroline Styne, Jeanne Pierre and Denise Moullé, Gabrielle Hamilton and Charles Phan WHAT: LUCQUES, the flagship restaurant owned by Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, presents three special dinners inspired by the new fall cookbooks…
Most wineries where I live in California take a shipping break during the hottest months of the summer. Wine club members are warned that our shipments will be delayed, for the betterment of our wine, they will be sent when the weather permits it. With that said I still have wines being sent for review…
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. has teamed up with award-winning New York chef, Seamus Mullen, and celebrated Santa Barbara sommelier, Eric Railsback, to offer travelers the exclusive opportunity to travel with accomplished epicureans on a luxury bike tour in Europe. Seamus Mullen will be hosting DuVine’s Chef on Wheels Piedmont Bike Tour from August 17-22, 2014 and…
Doors Open for Full Service of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Historic Los Olivos Building Brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols, chefs and long time Santa Barbara County restaurateurs, have opened their new restaurant, Sides Hardware and Shoes, a Brothers Restaurant, at the former Side Street Café located at 2375 Alamo Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos,…
