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Vina Robles; Celebrating 25 Years Of Winemaking In Paso

With 25 years of farming experience in Paso, the team at Vina Robles has every aspect of farming, harvesting, and producing great wine dialed down to an exact art. Whether you are planning on having...

Sans Liege Wines; Unforgettable Wines From A Unique Winemaker

We recently spent a day at Tin City in Paso Robles where we visited the Sans Liege tasting room. Sans Liege wines from winemaker Curt Schalchlin offer a unique wine-tasting experience! This...

California Farmstand 101: The Best Farmstands in California

Whenever we are planning a California roadtrip we make sure to plan stops at as many permanent farmstands on our route as possible! There is nothing better than visiting a unique farmstand, eating...

California’s Coolest Pumpkin Patch: Hunter Farms

This small town pumpkin patch is what fall dreams are made of… Visiting your local pumpkin patch is practically a mandatory fall activity. Adults and children alike flock to family-friendly...

Desparada Wines; Fueled on Passion, Adventure, & Great Wine in Paso

There is something truly special about Vailia From and the wines she creates at Desparada Wines. She is a winemaker driven by passion, adventure, and a love of the wine-making process. Her passion,...

From Health Challenges to Sweet Success: Sweet Laurel

Sweet Laurel Bakery is a gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free bakery in Los Angeles, California Sweet Laurel is a bakery in Los Angeles, but founder and baker Laurel Gallucci knows it...

A Garden That Gives Back

Growing Goodness at Trinity Gardens Community gardens have become increasingly popular over the years, especially in urban centers where yard space is at a premium. They are a place for people to...

The Best of Santa Barbara – Things to Do, See, Eat + Drink

Californians are a lucky bunch. A state that people from all over the world dream of visiting, full of famous spots and hidden gems to discover, is often something that we locals take for granted....

Finch & Fork – Celebrates the Bounty of Santa Barbara

Originally opened within the Kimpton Canary Hotel in downtown Santa Barbara in 2013, Finch & Fork, with Chef Chris Riker at the helm, has been totally reinvented with a new concept, menu, and...

Odonata Winery; A Great Place to Taste Wine in Salinas

Are you planning a trip to taste wine in Monterey County? We suggest adding a visit to Odonata wines in Salinas to your agenda! This unique winery blends old-world winemaking methods and attitudes...

How The Farmers Market In Santa Cruz Builds A Better Community

For over 30 years, Santa Cruz Farmers Markets have been a staple of the local community. The farmers' market in Santa Cruz showcases the best in regional organic produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs,...

The Most Delicious Places Near Monterey County

The historic seaside town of Monterey, California is most famous for its Cannery Row, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium. But what you may not realize is that farms in...

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