Last Saturday, we spent the day wine tasting in the Santa Barbara Wine Country. The wine country is comprised of many different areas, and Los Olivos is just one of the many places where you can taste wine. What I…
10 Ways to Learn More about Wine
Maybe you’re wanting to be more confident when ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant. Maybe you want to better understand how to choose a bottle of wine at the grocery store. Maybe you want to impress your friends…
The Oaxacan Old Fashioned
If you love a traditional Old Fashioned, you’re going to love this cocktail. Instead of using whiskey or bourbon, this cocktail uses a combination of tequila and mezcal. The smokiness of the mezcal makes it taste very similar to your…
The Lavender Gimlet
On our recent trip to New York City, we visited a cocktail bar that had a lavender gimlet on the menu. I ordered it and was immediately obsessed with the drink. Ever since then, I have been wanting to re-create…
Wine Country Bucket List
People are always asking me for recommendations for their Napa and/or Sonoma trip, so I decided to put together a list of some of the really cool and unique experiences. If you want to immerse yourself and take advantage of…
Jalapeño Cheddar Gratin Potatoes
I haven’t met anyone that doesn’t enjoy a good cheesy potato dish. It’s comforting and a great side dish to have with almost any meal. I love making this recipe for birthdays and holiday gatherings. We almost always have it…