Higher in fiber and lower in carbs than regular pasta, this simple Whole-Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach is full of flavors and nutrients. It’s hard to imagine any kitchen without pasta no matter where…
There is no place like Southern California in “winter”, where you can sunbathe in bikinis while sipping a Simple Detox Smoothie for beautiful skin made from fresh healthy fruits, take daily beach walks in the…
You are probably already planning your Labor Day BBQ and looking for side dishes to serve along with grilled meats, so why not try our Asian Style Coleslaw with fresh crisp cabbage and light zesty…
Sweet summer, do not leave us yet…. Last Saturday was one of those perfect summer days, you know when the sun is shining and the air is warm but not too hot and the breeze…
The last weeks brought us an early taste of summer with the arrival of an unusual heat wave, which lasted for almost 10 days with a little break in between when the chilled salty breeze…
It is beautiful to live so close to the ocean but once in a while we look forward to breathing fresh sweet mountain air high above the town. Oh how we love the glorious Spring…
A few days ago as we sorted our food and winery photos we found our easy best Macaroni & Cheese recipe and it made us really hungry and we both envisioned the warm, gooey and…
It’s good to have Sundays in Santa Barbara when the sun is out and the breeze plays across the waves and you sit in your backyard and enjoy a lovely early dinner risotto with shrimp….
Another rainstorm was sweeping down the Pacific coast from the north and the temperature turned a little cooler then usual for spring.
One of the delicious benefits of living on the Southern California coast (besides what you think of first such as the fabulous weather and long beach walks) is that you can get beautiful fresh seafood…
I went to the Nicole Kidman Vanguard Awards ceremony and interview. Nicole arrived in style in a limo in front of the Arlington Theater. She was in an elegant, yet simple cream colored dress and…
A few days ago was one of the best Sunny Day at the Beach, hands down no argument! This year Spring weather played a huge havoc in the US and throughout Europe. The Midwest had to…