WINE
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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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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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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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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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Bubbly Sparkling & Champagne
A visit to Club Bubbly in the Creamery downtown San Luis Obispo is like a trip to Spain, Italy, or France. For proprietress Tracy Bogue it is a trip down memory lane with…
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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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