From Orchard to Bottle at Rock 12 Distillery
Marko and Sarah Suput of Rock 12 Distillery craft small-batch spirits from estate-grown fruit on their 11-acre farm in Sta. Rita Hills. Their lineup includes gin, brandy, amaro, and liqueurs, all made with a farm-to-bottle approach.
A Taste of Julia Child’s Santa Barbara
Discover the rich culinary heritage of the Santa Barbara region with an inside look at Taste of Santa Barbara, a weeklong celebration of food and wine. In this exclusive interview, Eric W. Spivey, chairman of The Julia Child Foundation, shares insights into the event’s origins, his personal connection with Julia Child, and the mission to showcase local gastronomic treasures.
A Family’s Legacy: Vincent Farm in Goleta
Explore Vincent Farm in Goleta, where Don and Bonnie Vincent have perfected dry-farming Royal Blenheim apricots since 1975. Learn about their sustainable farming techniques and the rich history behind their family-run farm.
Nourished by Nature
Pascale Beale reflects on the flavors of fresh apricots and local honey, transporting her back to her grandmother’s kitchen, where she first learned the art of simple, good food. Each summer, those cherished memories come alive, bridging her childhood in France with her life in Santa Barbara.
Vesperoni
Shaking Up Quince to Convince It might just be the devil in me that’s here to tempt you with some quince. A cousin to apples and pears, according to some…
“Sunflower” Apricot Tart
Yes, this is a labor of love. It takes a while to thinly slice all the apricots, but the result is absolutely worth the effort. When I have lots of…
Herbed Fingerling Potatoes
Provencal Roasted Chicken Legs with Champagne Grapes
Summer in the Alps Salad
There is an utterly magical valley high up in the French Alps near my mother’s hometown. It is a pristine, unspoiled alpine vale filled with gurgling crystal-clear mountain streams and…
Moroccan Roasted Chicken and Chickpeas at Terra Restaurant at the Steward Hotel
Summer’s Don’t-Miss Dish Still standing tall are the family trees planted by Joseph Sexton in the late 1880s, as is his historic house on Hollister Avenue in Goleta. But there’s…