Yeah, that's right! I said "TACOS". Pretty sure they're one of my favorite things on the planet, and these will be yours, too! If you're feeling extra industrious, make yourself a batch of these amazing (and easy) homemade corn tortillas first. The beautiful thing about breakfast … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Mole Poblano
When I was in college, I spent some time studying Spanish in a colonial town in Mexico called Puebla. One of the most amazing things that I took away from that experience was the amazing food and cooking experiences that I got to enjoy. Mole Poblano originated in Puebla hundreds … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Corn Tortillas
In my world, tortillas are one of the best things that exist. There's just nothing better than a warm, toasty tortilla filled with pretty much anything from cheese to spicy chicken to crispy fish. Well, I figured that such goodness must mean that there's some trick to making … [Read more...]
Wine Tasting: Vino Vargas
Annie and I have always enjoyed going out wine tasting when it’s cold and stormy. There’s just something adventurous and cozy about it. We recently went out to Vino Vargas in San Miguel on a cloudy, drizzly day with our friend Lisa. … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Chicken Chili
It's cold outside, and there's nothing better than chili to warm a body. This recipe is a twist on traditional beef chili, it's got tons of shredded chicken and green chilis. I served it with chopped green onions, cilantro, and shredded cheese for decorations. Put this with a … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Holiday Shortbread
I don't do a lot of baking, but when Christmas time rolls around, I HAVE to make shortbread. It's a thing. My great grandmother, grandmother, mom, and now I make this simple cookie every year for the holidays. It's a Scottish thing, and fulfills many of my nostalgia requirements … [Read more...]
Q&A with Debbie Thomas of Thomas Hill Organics
Thomas Hill Organics has been around for a while and I would call it one of the core restaurants in downtown Paso Robles. When I found out that Debbie Thomas, owner, was opening a second location in San Luis Obispo I was intrigued and that intrigue led to this Q&A. Let’s get … [Read more...]
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
I happen to be in love with spaghetti squash. Beside the fact that it's super cool because it looks just like spaghetti when it's cooked, it tastes great and is very good for you. It's very low in calories, sugar, and carbohydrates. It's an amazing substitution for actual … [Read more...]
Q&A with Doug Ayres from Allegretto Vineyard Resort
Doug Ayres brought one of the most beautiful new additions to Paso Robles wine country, Allegretto Vineyard Resort. My wife and I had the privilege of staying there once and enjoying the restaurant, Cello, on numerous occasions. It’s a magnificent destination that includes the … [Read more...]
Refugio Paso Robles: Unique Tapas & Spanish Wines Class
We were finally able to make it to Refugio Paso Robles for one of their cooking classes. It was long overdue. Brigit Binns, author of numerous cookbooks, has a wonderful setup at Refugio. There’s a large, open semi-professional kitchen which has beautiful finishes and is … [Read more...]