I have to admit, I’m still in shock about all that is going on right now. These are strange, uncertain and unnerving times, but I’m trying to stay positive that…
Want to know a little secret? Breakfast used to be my least favorite meal of the day. I didn’t mind it so much as a kid, but throughout college and…
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…
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…
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…
While driving north on the 101 from Santa Barbara, it’s easy to pass Los Alamos and not even realize it’s there. Though the town is very small with just one…
Santa Barbara Wine Country hasn’t always been a foodie destination. In recent years, though, a few eateries have put towns like Los Alamos and Santa Ynez on the map. That…
I admit it… I am a taco addict. I never seem to tire of this Mexican food staple that makes its way into my stomach on a weekly basis. Which…
Located in the northern part of Napa Valley, Calistoga is a great place to experience all there is to do in wine country. Surrounded by world-class wineries, you’ll find mineral…
As mentioned in my last post, Paso Robles is a legit wine region with a whopping 614,000 acres of land within the Paso Robles AVA. With over 200 wineries, of…