Taste of the Grove took place on Friday, September 8th and is part of the Morro Bay Avocado & Margarita Festival that took place on Saturday, September 9th. This was the 2nd annual Taste of the Grove (and the 11th Avo & Marg Fest but we only did Taste of the Grove) held … [Read more...]
Tacos and Rosé
These may be the only two perfect things in the world. They both pair well with everything and, when done correctly, are absolutely delicious. I will let Annie cover how and what she did regarding the taco meat and all that. As for the Rosé wines that were brought over, you can … [Read more...]
Arroyo Robles Winery and Miss Oddette’s Creole Kitchen
We were in downtown Paso Robles, as we are so often, and stopped in to see our friends at Arroyo Robles Winery. It was good to catch up with them and of course, to have a glass of wine. Turns out they’ve got some fun new stuff they’re doing. … [Read more...]
Refugio Paso Robles: Paella Night
The title for this cooking night at Refugio was actually, "Two Girls, Two Grills, and Two Paellas". The two girls were Ali Rush Carscaden from 15C Wine Shop in Templeton and Brigit Binns from…you guessed it, Refugio Kitchen! … [Read more...]
Meatloaf Challenge
Well, we did it again. This is Part 2 of our food challenge game with our friends Pat and Steve, Janet and Jeff, and Lisa. This challenge brought in a new contender, our friend Joanie and her hubby, Johnny. In our last challenge, the Rotisserie Chicken Challenge, it was about … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Homemade Corned Beef
I have a very nostalgic relationship with traditional corned beef. Pretty sure it's because my Nana and I used to cook it every St. Paddy's day and I would always wonder why we didn't eat it on any other day of the year! I cook a corned beef every few months, when I see them at … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Savory Dark Cherry Sauce
We recently partook in a Merlot and food pairing with some good friends. We brainstormed and schemed about what foods and flavors would pair well with Merlot and hence, this Savory Dark Cherry Sauce came to life. I wanted something that had that deep cherry flavor, but wasn't too … [Read more...]
Where to Eat: Habañeros Mexican Restaurant
This place has become another regular spot for us on some level. It’s a small space inside (they also have a few tables outside) but it’s a good spot to take Sammy, the people are super nice, and the food is really good. You can check out the photos below but here are a few of … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Hearty Meat Lasagna
Pretty sure it's a common-known fact that Lasagna is one of the greatest comfort foods of all time, ever! Nothing better than a rich, cheesy, chewy slab of Lasagna on a cool evening. Here's an easy recipe that you can make in bulk and freeze some for later. Trust me, you'll want … [Read more...]
Cooking with Annie: Easy Peasy Pork Chile Verde
We've told you before how much we love tacos. And we weren't lying. I worked up a new (new to me) way to make super easy Pork Chile Verde. If you want it fast, this is your ticket. Oh, and they rule on a nice, warm homemade tortilla, which you can check out how to make right … [Read more...]