We were recently invited by Jill Tweedie of Breakaway Tours and Event Planning to go on a distillery tour of Paso Robles. Distilleries are the new big trend in Paso Robles so there are actually quite a few at this point. On this tour Jill took us (Annie an I along with several … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Q&A with Katie Hayward of Uncorked Wine Tours
Katie, also known as ‘Captain Katie’ in the wine tour business, owns Uncorked Wine Tours and is one of the most upbeat, bubbly personalities on the central coast. She loves to adventure and travel with her husband, Tyson, and when they are in town you are almost guaranteed to … [Read more...]
Il Cortile Ristorante & Clos Solene: Reverse Wine Dinner
We recently went to a reverse wine dinner at Il Cortile with Clos Solene here in Paso Robles with a couple of good friends. The theory of a “reverse wine dinner” is that you pick the wine and the food is made around that rather than ordering food off of a menu and then selecting … [Read more...]
Hospice du Rhône Coming Back to Paso Robles
It would be a huge lie to say that we're not super excited that Hospice du Rhône is baaaaack!!! Yup, right here in our little town of Paso Robles! Picture this: three days of some of the best and most unique rhone wines from regions all over the globe, incredible food, awesome … [Read more...]
Catching Up With Loo Loo Farms
It's been a while since we've caught up with Loo Loo Farms. I always enjoy hearing what's happening on their farm at different times of the year. As usual, it seems they are as busy as ever. Check below for the updates from Zina and Seth. … [Read more...]
10th Annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival
Here it comes again. This event is, without question, in my top 5 (probably top 3) on the central coast. The 2016 Earth Day Food and Wine Festival will be held at Castoro Cellars again this year and I'm sure will bring the funk as they have every year that we've been going. I … [Read more...]
Paso Robles: Bistro Laurent
We headed over to Bistro Laurent in downtown Paso Robles for the first time in roughly six years. I have no idea why we had not been there in so long but I’m certainly happy we went back. It was a great night. … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Filet Mignon and the Sides
Here’s our second “Cooking with Annie” post and it’s a doozy. She made this meal for six adults and of course, Sammy…and let me tell you, it came out awesome. Check it out: … [Read more...]
Wine Safari – Paso Robles 46 West Wineries & Zoo to You
WINE SAFARI TAKES PLACE IN PASO ROBLES NEXT WEEKEND CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS ZOO TO YOU AND THE 46 WEST WINERIES GROUP JOIN FORCES FOR CHARITY EVENT … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Pizza
We are fortunate to have many friends that are great cooks…some are even chefs. I must say though, my wife can cook. Back when we first met my freezer was filled with frozen taquitos, hot pockets, and other frozen fine dining. Although I do enjoy cooking on the grill outside she … [Read more...]