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With the holidays around the corner, I have no doubts you’ll be doing your fair share of entertaining and party-hopping this season, as will I. Around this time of year,…

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 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…

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…

When it comes to Moscato, I admit it’s not usually the first thing I reach for. However, there’s certainly a time and a place for a good Moscato d’Asti, the…

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, my idea of the perfect date night is staying in. Forget the fancy prix fixe dinner and crowds — I’d much rather cook a…

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…

It’s been in the 90s around here in SB so it doesn’t really seem appropriate to be thinking about fall staples like soup, scarves and boots quite yet. Pumpkin spice?…

Hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! It was certainly a fun celebration for us here in Southern California, filled with sunshine, good wine and drinks, great food,…