In November of 2020 Sammy attempted to play a prank on me or simply just be funny. He came out of his room into the living room and he said the toilet was smoking. Now, my mind instantly went to actual smoke and knowing there’s no way a toilet could be smoking but when an 8 year … [Read more...]
Smoked Al Pastor Skewers
I'm gonna go ahead and say it; we eat a LOT of tacos at our house! And not even just at the house, we eat tacos when we go out to eat, too! There's nothing better than a toasted corn tortilla filled with flavorful meat, topped with whatever delicious other things you like. My … [Read more...]
Another PSA: School Pick Up & Drop Off Parking
Notes to preface my below commentary: If you are offended by the below commentary, I’m guessing you're possibly guilty of the topic. Also, if you’re offended by the below commentary, I may or may not be sorry, but I won’t tell you. … [Read more...]
School Food: Can’t We Do Better Than This?
Let me start by saying that I have no idea what all is going on behind the scenes with this issue but I do have some thoughts and opinions. Our son brought a bag of food home from school two different times. After the first time, we told him not to bring the bag home … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Day 2020: Some Thoughts
Well, I certainly have been missing in action when it comes to this blog. As you know, it’s been a pretty strange year. Who would have thought back at Thanksgiving 2019 that this is where we’d be for Thanksgiving 2020? Not me. Likely not you. COVID has captured the nation and the … [Read more...]
Press Release: The 2020 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards Announced
From our buddies over at the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, this is exciting news! Hopefully, by Summer 2021, we can actually be in person to celebrate with these winners! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christopher Taranto ctaranto@pasowine.com (805) … [Read more...]
Press Release: Paso Robles Wine Country Welcomes Back Guests – Where Wine Takes You
From our friends over at the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, Paso Robles is back!!! This is excellent news and we are so excited to share it with you! Check it out... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christopher Taranto, Communications … [Read more...]
Q&A with Kristin Casillas from Órale Taqueria: COVID-19
Here's another Q&A with a small, local business here in Paso Robles. This time it's Órale Taqueria on the downtown Paso square. It's been quite interesting to do these Q&As and learn how these businesses are dealing with all of the COVID-19 concerns and sheltering in … [Read more...]
Q&A with Becky Gray from must! charities: COVID-19
These are crazy times, that's for sure. We've been doing Q&As with local businesses to see how they've been dealing with the COVID-19 concerns. In this one, we mix it up a bit and try to understand how a local non-profit/charity, must! charities, deals with the pandemic. … [Read more...]
Q&A with Allyson Magda from Allyson Magda Photography: COVID-19
In our continued series of Q&As with small, local businesses regarding the COVID-19 issues, we've been trying to include more than just restaurants and breweries and wineries. Here's one with local photographer, Allyson Magda. As with so many other local businesses, she's … [Read more...]