Over the past weekend, I took a day trip out to Paso Robles with my parents. We enjoyed a great day full of wine tasting, walnut groves turning yellow for fall, and olive oil tasting. …
My parents were in town visiting over the past weekend, which means I got to take them to some of my favorite places in California! One of these places is Ventura Spirits, a small distillery …
We did a lot of work in our Santa Barbara garden today, and I wanted to share the updates along with some pictures. We’re new to the fall/winter gardening in California, so we’re always open …
Citrus season is one of the reasons why I love winter in California so much. The first mandarins appeared at the market last weekend, and the oranges on the citrus groves that surround Bakersfield are …
I’ll be honest, I’m not a big hot sauce fan. I don’t like overly spicy things, I don’t love the flavor of peppers in general, and I have a pretty low spice tolerance. Despite this, …
Every time I make polenta, I make way too much. Polenta is a common standby in my household for a creamy starch option that can be topped with anything from roasted mushrooms (see latest post!) …
Here’s the thing – I love to cook. But as I’ve grown older and (I guess) busier, I’ve truly begun to appreciate the value of my oven and the glory of roasting food. This method …
Hello Blogging World! I’m finally taking the leap into writing my stories, both from a food and recipe perspective, and from the perspective of my various life adventures. I always think to myself, hey, I …
Claire Aucella 