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Comforting Fall Soup Recipes for Cozy Nights
When you think of fall soups, you think of warm and cozy knit socks and blankets—bundled up on the couch with a fire, aromas wafting from the kitchen. A slow cooker or stock…
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BBQ Competition Judging
The gist of the BBQ competition is to keep it simple and spice-heavy, let it rest, slice beef thin, and so much more. Judging the chicken round in this three-part competition of Tri-Tip,…
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The History of the Martini and California Wines
California is known for blue skies, ocean breezes, and sand between your toes. But California is also known for a few things that might surprise you—for example, the Martini. It originated in a…
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Seeing Stars
What we discussed at dinner has now evolved into a podcast about Michelin Stars and had me seeing stars with the entree, wine, and dessert during our Father’s Day celebration in 2024. This…
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Battle of the Bars
This was an epic fundraising event for Team Adam and Steve, who are preparing to ride 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles this summer for their AIDS Lifecycle ride. Friendly Competition…
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Easter Brunch and Dyed Eggs
What is the true meaning of Easter, and why do we celebrate? Easter is the remembrance and honor of the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Easter traditions include sunrise services, late-night…
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Irish Traditions
This show is recorded to honor everyone’s favorite Leprechaun: Elaine Marie Sheehy, also known as Peggy Bogue or GIGI, to her great-grandkids. St. Patrick’s Day Whether you order an Irish Car Bomb or…
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A nod to a not-so-dry January with a visit to Rusack Vineyards.
Dry January Episode #41, Provisions & Libations, airs on January 10th, 2024. A choice not to participate in Dry January turned into an amazing adventure of wine tails. This episode recounts the remarkable…
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Wine Witch on Fire
A memoir written by Natalie MacLean. Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much recently became a national bestseller. Natalie also characterizes herself as the ‘Chief…
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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…
