His day job might pay the bills, but Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard is at the pulsating heart of James Ontiveros’ life and history. After all, it’s no average bit of land. For James, Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard represents nine generations’ blood, sweat, tears and steadfast faith in the potential of Santa Maria agriculture. FacebookTwitterPinterest
February 25. 2015 | | 0 comments
Capturing Santa Barbara’s Essence in a Glass of Beer by Laura Sanchez Water is one of nature’s most essential compounds. Two tiny hydrogen atoms hand-in-hand with oxygen form a molecule vital for all life. In solid, vapor or liquid form, it covers 70% of the planet. And each droplet reflects the specific place of its origin. FacebookTwitterPinterest
October 08. 2014 | | 0 comments
Fall Reading List by Nancy Oster Fall is a great time to hit the books. But instead of textbooks, we have two cookbooks and two food-related books that you will want to put on your must-read list. And looking ahead to the holidays, all four of these would be perfect for the gift-giving season.
October 08. 2014 | | 0 comments
Beverages, Fall 2014, Featured, Read, Recipes
Sometimes it’s good to look to others for inspiration. Especially in the case of the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, where not only do they have a secret chef’s garden, and not only do they like featuring a “100-mile cocktail” of all-local ingredients, but they also have an elegant cocktail lounge where a
October 08. 2014 | | 0 comments