I know Friday is usually devoted to a classic cocktail, but since the Oxnard Visitors Bureau sent me up to Oxnard to experience all it has to offer, I thought I’d devote today’s post to its wineries. That’s right, Oxnard has wineries; with wine tastings. It’s actually a large part of the Ventura County Wine… Continue reading A Trip to Oxnard – the Wineries
A Trip to Oxnard – Dining
I’ve never been to Oxnard before. I’ve driven through it many times on my way to Santa Barbara and the Bay Area, but I’ve never spent any time there before. As far as I knew the only reason to go to Oxnard was to get fresh strawberries. Well, thanks to the Oxnard Visitors Bureau, that… Continue reading A Trip to Oxnard – Dining
Mojito – 2 Ways
A few days ago I was lucky enough to attend a cocktail tasting and the release of a brand new cocktail cookbook: Latin Twist. Of course I was first in line. I mean, what could be better than cocktails with a Latin twist? Why sampling those cocktails of course. You may be wondering what a… Continue reading Mojito – 2 Ways
Tuna with Plums
As you all know, I’m a huge fan of the stone fruits. Cherries, peaches, plums, pluots… I just can’t get enough. While I (like a lot of you out there) usually turn my stone fruits into something sweet, occasionally I’ll switch things up and turn that sweet fruit into something savory. Last week I turned… Continue reading Tuna with Plums
Sloe Gin Fizz
Another hot day calls for another fizzy cocktail and while there are plenty of fizzy, club soda cocktails none is more classic than the Sloe Gin Fizz. Until recently I didn’t know what Sloe Gin was. I honestly thought it was just a different brand of gin. But then I bought a bottle and discovered… Continue reading Sloe Gin Fizz
Savory Peach Chicken
I love peaches. I love them so much I do a little dance when they finally show up at the farmer’s market in the spring. Then I mourn for a few days when they disappear in the fall. I know they’ll be back, but I have to wait for such a long time before they… Continue reading Savory Peach Chicken
Violet Fizz
Even though summer is almost over it’s still hot here and in most of the country. When the temperature goes up, the only kind of cocktail I want is something that’s cold and fizzy. Something fruity. Something over ice. If it’s a pretty color, even better. I found all that and more in the Violet… Continue reading Violet Fizz
Grilled Chicken & Plum Kebabs
I know I’ve been all about the grill recently but that’s because it’s been so hot I just don’t want to turn on the oven. The weather’s been so nice though, I don’t mind cooking outside. As a matter of fact, I’d like to do it more often. The good news is that it appears… Continue reading Grilled Chicken & Plum Kebabs
Hatch Chile Hummus
I know, I know… another Hatch Chile recipe. But this is the last one, I swear (at least for this year). There are only a couple weeks left to enjoy the fresh Hatch chiles, so I’m trying to get as much out of them as possible and I want you to experience the joy as… Continue reading Hatch Chile Hummus
Triple Chocolate Hatch Chili
I know a big bowl of chili seems like an odd choice when it’s 200° outside, but there are two events happening this week that are chili worthy: Labor Day is today and football season officially starts. Now, I know there are plenty of people out there who have already been watching football games and… Continue reading Triple Chocolate Hatch Chili
Grilled Caesar Chicken Kebabs
Today is the third day of September. School has started (or is about to) and the leaves are just starting to turn from green to orange and red. Yup, it’s fall (well almost). But here in Southern California it still feels like we’re right in the middle of summer. The temps at the beach have… Continue reading Grilled Caesar Chicken Kebabs