Okay, you guys...this salsa is GOOOOD!!! Not that I'm patting myself on the back, but I think I may have killed it this time! I've been making salsa for a long time, and have made some really good stuff, and some not-so-great stuff, but I'm chalking this up as one of the absolute … [Read more...]
Taste of the Grove
Taste of the Grove took place on Friday, September 8th and is part of the Morro Bay Avocado & Margarita Festival that took place on Saturday, September 9th. This was the 2nd annual Taste of the Grove (and the 11th Avo & Marg Fest but we only did Taste of the Grove) held … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai “Noodles”
Our kid, Sam, has recently been really into eating Thai Food, specifically Pad Thai noodles. He asks to go the restaurant all the time and gets pretty sad when we say no. So, as a compromise, I told him we'd make Pad Thai at home. That was pretty exciting...until I made it with … [Read more...]
Q&A with Dan Smith of Villa San Juliette Winery
We recently got the chance to do a Q&A with Dan Smith, winemaker at Villa San Juliette Winery. He's an interesting dude, doing interesting things with wine. You should go taste at VSJ and see what you think! Thank you to our friends at Parker Sanpei for the interview … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Savory Dark Cherry Sauce
We recently partook in a Merlot and food pairing with some good friends. We brainstormed and schemed about what foods and flavors would pair well with Merlot and hence, this Savory Dark Cherry Sauce came to life. I wanted something that had that deep cherry flavor, but wasn't too … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Hearty Meat Lasagna
Pretty sure it's a common-known fact that Lasagna is one of the greatest comfort foods of all time, ever! Nothing better than a rich, cheesy, chewy slab of Lasagna on a cool evening. Here's an easy recipe that you can make in bulk and freeze some for later. Trust me, you'll want … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Breakfast Tacos
Yeah, that's right! I said "TACOS". Pretty sure they're one of my favorite things on the planet, and these will be yours, too! If you're feeling extra industrious, make yourself a batch of these amazing (and easy) homemade corn tortillas first. The beautiful thing about breakfast … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Mole Poblano
When I was in college, I spent some time studying Spanish in a colonial town in Mexico called Puebla. One of the most amazing things that I took away from that experience was the amazing food and cooking experiences that I got to enjoy. Mole Poblano originated in Puebla hundreds … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Corn Tortillas
In my world, tortillas are one of the best things that exist. There's just nothing better than a warm, toasty tortilla filled with pretty much anything from cheese to spicy chicken to crispy fish. Well, I figured that such goodness must mean that there's some trick to making … [Read more...]
Wine Tasting: Vino Vargas
Annie and I have always enjoyed going out wine tasting when it’s cold and stormy. There’s just something adventurous and cozy about it. We recently went out to Vino Vargas in San Miguel on a cloudy, drizzly day with our friend Lisa. … [Read more...]