While it doesn’t happen as often as I’d like, I really enjoy camping. Don’t get me wrong, I will take a fancy hotel any day, but there’s something rejuvenating about…
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While I’m all for cozy nights in curled up with a blanket (and red wine) in the winter, I am most definitely a warm weather person. So nothing makes me happier…
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As you can probably tell from this blog, I am a big fan of summer and all that comes with it. Those long summer days just beg for us all…
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Located on The Riviera overlooking the city below, Belmond El Encanto has been a fixture in Santa Barbara for many years. In fact, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the hotel! To celebrate, Belmond…
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Last month I featured a recipe and wine pairing from The Lark cookbook, Around the Table: Recipes & Stories from The Lark in Santa Barbara. Today, I’m excited to share…
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Though there are plenty of great places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara Wine Country, I can really only recommend a small handful of places to stay the night.…
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If you know me, you know that I have a thing for cookbooks. When I get a new cookbook I can’t help but read it cover to cover, contemplating which…
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Guess what? One of my favorite weekends of the year is just a few days away! That’s right, Pebble Beach Food & Wine is back for the 11th year, bringing…
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A couple of months after our daughter was born, Nick and I decided to take advantage of free babysitting while we had family in town and ventured to the Santa…
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I love learning about wine. Yes, I’m that person who takes notes at wine tastings and enthusiastically dives into geeky wine books. Although I’ve done my fair share of wine…