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Mouth-Watering Signature Cocktails
It is a beautiful ‘thing’ when you are in the right place at the right time. That happened to me as I was able to participate in a signature cocktail tasting by an…
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California “The Golden State”
Also known as the land of plenty, with artisanal producers and agriculture within its twelve diverse regions, starting at North Coast in Humboldt and Mendocino down to San Diego County. California grows one-third…
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Food and Wine Pairings Recipe Guide; A Matter of Taste
To all the food and wine enthusiasts who love the magic of creating spectacular pairings and the elation, you feel when you find that perfect match!! ~I’ll Drink To That!! Robin Bogue To…
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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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Wedding Planning for the June Bride.
We have all seen wedding comedy movies where destruction and chaos happen on the wedding day, leaving the bride, groom, and family in shock, shambles, and utter disbelief. We laugh as if that…
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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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Wait at the gate; knock three times!
And we lived to tell about it. We didn’t really knock but were instructed to text a specific number for entry once we arrived. As I left town, Santa Maria, CA, to drive…
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West Coast College & University Wine Festival
Friends & Wine get better with time! A true sentiment agreed to by most people, especially friends celebrating the day together tasting wine at Allan Hancock College’s inaugural Wine Festival. Allan Hancock Trustee…
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Southern Food via the Army Air Corp
Mexican Casserole, Corn Bread with Green Chiles, and Pickled Spiced Peaches for the win!! Traveling the world through Army bases can serve to be challenging for specific ingredients with rationing and shortages. Still,…