Events

I admit I do a terrible job at making time for myself. Between my family and work obligations, I have very little time for regular chores, let alone a whole…

Ah, fall. I just adore this time of year. Even though we don’t get many excuses to wear boots or curl up next to a fire around here, we do…

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…

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…

I’m all about eating and drinking for a good cause, which is why I was thrilled to finally attend LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade this past weekend. Held at UCLA, the…

Ah, spring. Over the years, I’ve grown to really appreciate all that spring has to offer — spring green veggies, blooming flowers, the excitement that long summer days are around…

Who doesn’t enjoy a good game night with friends? My friends and I have been known to have some seriously fun game nights. There’s usually wine involved, but we’ve never…

I recently shared on my blog 7 tips for stress-free entertaining after collaborating on a cocktail party with a few local business owners. The ambiance and company were great, but we also ate and drank really well…

I love to entertain. But let’s be honest, entertaining can be a lot of work. It can be just as expensive as it is time consuming, regardless of the size…

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a special South African Wine ‘Master Class’ here in Santa Barbara along with several wine industry professionals from SB and LA. I love…