It’s almost summer and that means it’s almost grilling season! I know people like to grill a lot of different things, but it seems like one of the most popular is a burger. There’s SO many different directions you can…
Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Peas
Wine Pairing Recommendations We paired this dish with a crisp rosé from Liquid Farm in Santa Barbara. If you’re looking for a rosé you can pick up at your local grocery store, check out some of these options below: Whispering…
Wine Essentials for Summer
If you’re anything like us, you’ll be sipping on a chilled bottle of rosé all summer long. There are several products that are essential when it comes to enjoying wine outside in the summer. Maybe it’s just me, but I…
Weekly Wine Series – Pinot Noir
If someone were to ask me what my favorite kind of wine is, I would say Pinot Noir. I find Pinot Noir to be very delicate and silky. Several of the wines I’ve tried are easy drinking and pair nicely…
Weekly Wine Series – Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a really interesting grape varietal because it’s extremely easy to grow and can thrive in a wide variety of climates. Chardonnay can take on many different characteristics, and there are several different winemaking techniques and methods used to…
Weekly Wine Series – Sangiovese
After our trip to Italy last year, I quickly became obsessed with Sangiovese and all of the different wines we tried. Sangiovese is easy drinking and pairs nicely with almost any type of food. I love that there are so…
The Manhattan Cocktail
We LOVE our classic cocktails in this house. It doesn’t matter if it’s a dirty martini, an old fashioned or a classic margarita…..we drink it all! Alex likes to make different whiskey and bourbon cocktails, and one of his favorite…
Simple Salad Vinaigrette
There’s something so satisfying about a simple salad. I’m always on the hunt for a good dressing recipe, and I think I found my new favorite. This salad dressing is super easy to make and all of the ingredients are…
Tagliatelle with Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
Looking for an easy and delicious pasta recipe? I got you covered! The other night, I experimented with making a pasta sauce from scratch, and it turned out much better than I had anticipated. This sauce has a good amount…
Weekly Wine Series – Sparkling Wine and Champagne
Sparkling Wine and Champagne is always a crowd favorite. It’s great for celebrations, brunch and it pairs with almost any type of food. Sparkling wine has become more and more popular over the years, and more wineries are starting to…
Quarantine Bucket List – 30 Things to do When You’re Stuck Inside
While this whole “being at home all the time” isn’t the ideal situation for many, we might as well make the most of it. Since the Corona Virus Quarantine is extended through the end of April, I decided to come…
Wine Country Weekend – Sta. Rita Hills & Santa Maria
Looking to visit Santa Barbara and explore the wine scene? You’re in the right spot! The Santa Barbara Wine Country is comprised of SO many different areas and has so much to offer. We’ve been exploring this part of the…