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Conserving Water: Making Every Precious Drop Count

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Step into Via Gelateria in Solvang and enjoy a tas

Step into Via Gelateria in Solvang and enjoy a taste of southern Italy right here on the Central Coast! This family-owned gelato shop is in the heart of Solvang, featuring weekly gelato inspirations by owner and gelato-maker, Alessio Carnavale.

This little Italian ice cream shop brings an authentic experience, with fun, unusual flavor combinations so that every scoop meets the highest ice cream expectations. Alessio brings the feeling of his Italian hometown to every visit.

New flavors every week! Follow them at @alessio_artisanal_gelato.

#italiangelato #alessiogelato #artisinalgelato #solvangusa #solvangeats #visitsolvang #syv #visitsyv #santabarbaracounty #ediblesantabarbarapartner

Have you tried Winter’s Don’t-Miss-Dish at Bou

Have you tried Winter’s Don’t-Miss-Dish at Bouchon Santa Barbara, @bouchonsantabarbara? Time is running out for this delicious Rhubarb Upside Down Cake with Blood Orange Semifreddo and Pistachio Tuile!

Chef Vicken Tavitian frequently experiments with new ingredients and dishes, and gives twists to old favorites, like the black pepper he adds to the venison because it reminds him of his dad (same reason for adding pistachios to dishes). And working with the farmers at the market is also rewarding. “Shopping and talking with farmers and chefs at the market inspire me, and keep our community’s economy buzzing,” he points out.

For winter, he created this Rhubarb Upside Down Cake, topped with Blood Orange Semifreddo and Pistachio Tuile. There’s a unique allure to rhubarb; it’s strikingly tart and needs some care and creativity to nudge it into perfect balance that is both bold and delicate, jammy and floral. Those with roots in colder climates where rhubarb grows wild and plentiful (like this writer) will fully appreciate this fresh and intricate dish; we are most familiar with rhubarb pies and cobblers.

With a touch of sweetness and the pairing of blood orange and pistachio, Tavitian transforms rhubarb’s simple stalk into a delightful treat. Read more in the current issue of Edible Santa Barbara out now - get the link in bio @ediblesb.

Get the recipe at @calicoastwine!

Photos/words: @calicoastwine #rhubarbcake #bouchonsantabarbara #buchonsb #ediblesantabarbara #santabarbara #santabarbaraeats #santabarbararestaurants #visitsantabarbara #upsidedowncake

We are seeing signs of spring at the @sbcfma Santa

We are seeing signs of spring at the @sbcfma Santa Barbara farmers market. What a pretty day to be out and about. ☀️

This weekend, we wish you the pleasure of gatherin

This weekend, we wish you the pleasure of gatherings, complete with delicious food and wonderful friends. Cookbook author Pascale Beale, @pascaleskitchen writes an ode to the love of communing with friends in our latest issue.

Dorie Greenspan, discussing meals at home in Paris, wrote, "dinners at home are not really about the food. They're about friendship and the conversation that goes on around the table, often late into the night. Yet so much of the talk is about food — the food we're sharing, the meals we remember, the ones we'll soon eat, the food we've cooked, and what we want to cook."

Read more and see Pascale's delectable recipes featuring Spring ingredients from Santa Barbara County - get the link in bio!
🍄 Roasted Celeriac ‘Steaks’ with Sauté of Wild Mushrooms
🐟 Warm Spinach and Potatoes with Slow Roasted Salmon and Pistachio Dukkah
🍊 Orange Almond Yogurt Cake

#ediblesantabarbara #santabarbara #ediblesbmagazine #ediblemagazine #ediblemagazines #santabarbaracounty #santabarbararecipe #santabarbararecipes #santabarbarachef

For a quick escape up the coast, Paso Robles has l

For a quick escape up the coast, Paso Robles has long been a center of the Central Coast’s dining scene!

It currently boasts two Michelin Stars, including one star each for Six Test Kitchen and The Restaurant at JUSTIN Winery. The Restaurant at JUSTIN also earned a coveted Sustainability Star, one of only 34 in the United States. What’s more, Michelin has deemed two other Paso Robles restaurants as must-tries: Les Petite Canailles, and The Hatch.

Come for the wine, pair it with exquisite food.

@travelpaso #travelpaso #centralcoastwine #centralcoasto #californiawine #winecountry #pasorobles #pasorobleswine #visitpasorobles

Support the @womenwinemakerscelebration at the Gra

Support the @womenwinemakerscelebration at the Grand Tasting this Saturday, March 8, International Women’s Day!

The casitas and barn and lawns of 27 Vines will be filled with dozens of women winemakers and their lady culinary colleagues, fronted by the just awakening vines of this boutique vineyard. You’ll taste with the winemakers, chefs, and specialty food purveyors themselves as they talk to you about their passion for crafting deliciousness from the bounty of Santa Barbara County.

International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8th worldwide since 1909, with a focus on working women’s achievements and issues. In a working environment which sees about 10% of the global wine industry as female lead winemakers, Karen Steinwachs, co-founder of the annual Women Winemakers Celebration, said, “Santa Barbara County sees a much higher percentage of women winemakers than most regions in the world – with nearly double the average. We work hard, but also like to play hard and give back to the community, so are thrilled to continue to celebrate our industry and region at this annual celebration.”

Tickets and info at @womenwinemakerscelebration.

#womenwinemakers #womanwinemaker #internationalwomensday #santabarbaracounty #santabarbarawinecountry

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