Eat, Drink and Be Merry
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Grape Harvest 2023
Grape Harvest 2023 has been dubbed the year of the farmer and the year of the winemaker, according to Chuck Carlson of Carlson Wines in the Santa Maria Valley. I had the unique…
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Let Them Eat Cake
“Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” is a phrase coined by Jean Jacques Rousseau in 1765 regarding the peasants and her gross misunderstanding of their plight with the famine. Brioche is a type of…
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Hwy 1 Scenic Drive
A scenic drive up Hwy 1 in San Luis Obispo County to Monterey County is a must-do this fall season. We may not see the colors change like the East Coast, but we…
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Taste Tempting Paso Robles Distillery Trail
Located in the heart of wine country is a trail of distilleries called Paso Robles Distillery Trail, creating delicious renditions of vodka, brandy, gin, whisky, and infused drink mixes for your favorite cocktail.…
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Tell your story using a fork, knife, or spoon.
You are invited to join this special food and drink podcast series hosted by Provisions & Libations Podcast; Tell your story! Individuals or restauranteurs with distinctive recipes or family offerings will create their…
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Sisterhood of the traveling birthdays
Friends since the mid-1980s. All three of us attended different (rivaling) high schools. Victoria attended Santa Maria High School as a Saint wearing red. Esther attended St. Joseph High School as a Knight…
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The Best Fair Food
So the main question is this; Ketchup or Mustard on your corn dog? Please email robin@eatdrinkandbemerry.online which condiment is your favorite choice. Tim McGraw opening night at the county fair Opening night at…
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Cocktail Week
June 23rd through July 4th on the Central Coast of California is all about cocktails. Cocktails of every kind are being made along the coast, from restaurants in Paso Robles to Camarillo. Using…
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Orange Wines
Dating back to Antiquity, 7000bc, Amphoras were used to measure and store liquids and grains. Clay Amphoras have been revitalized for winemaking, creating a new style called, Orange wines. But, in actuality, they…
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Texas Hill Country Wine Trail
Known for its longhorn steers, peaches, and pecans, Texas also makes a spot on the map for its wine country. A visit to Fredericksburg and its surrounding area will impress and delight your wine-tasting…
