Food

One of the benefits of living in Southern California is having access to farmers’ market produce all year long, but I especially love when the spring bounty arrives. While perusing yesterday’s farmers’…

It’s no secret that I love all things Italian. After having lived in Rome many years ago, I am always on the lookout for a little Italian-inspiration here in California.…

El Niño is definitely here in Southern California, as evident by all this crazy rain! Making up for lost time, I guess. It actually rained a little bit while we…

If you haven’t yet visited Walla Walla, Washington, then you’re missing out! Walla Walla is a charming, unpretentious wine destination in the southeastern part of Washington, about 4 hours from…

It’s another sunny day in Santa Barbara – what to do? Perhaps a little exploring, wine tasting and noshing on something tasty… sounds like a great plan to me! There…

Last month at Pebble Beach Food & Wine, I had the privilege of attending a couple of really interesting wine seminars. The grand tastings and fancy dinners may get more attention…

Although it’s not quite summer, it sure feels like it down here in Southern California (the side effects of a winter with no rain, I guess). One thing I always…

Valentine’s day is around the corner! I’m not usually one who likes to go all out on this holiday… overpriced prix fixe menus and red roses aren’t really my thing.…

I’m not normally a Chardonnay fan, and I think because I don’t care for it I am extra critical of it. Lately, though, I have found myself being pleasantly surprised…

Thanksgiving is upon us! Hard to believe another year has flown by… (I know everyone says that, but it’s true!). Thanksgiving, to me, means family time, lots of food and,…