Food

Just 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Zaca Mesa Winery on the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in Santa Barbara County, sit in the sweet spot between a cool and warm climate. The winery’s vineyards include Rhône grapes like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Courtesy Zaca Mesa.

Cheers to California Wine Month

By Michele E. Buttelman   Oenophiles will want to raise a glass to California Wine Month. Every September the wineries of the Golden State celebrate the grape harvest. It’s a great

Photo courtesy of Aprill Benthamian.

The Number one Summer Diet

Cinch your waistline with this eating plan that incorporates all of your favorite healthy eats—plus wine!  By Aprill Benthamian  Contributing Writer, Not This, But That  From keto to paleo to

The dragon roll at O Sushi in Santa Clarita.

SoCal California Sushi Tour

By Michele E. Buttelman  California has long been the leader of innovation in entertainment, popular culture and other areas of American life. Sushi is no exception. The popularity of sushi

Photo courtesy Jim Walker.

Ventura Harbor Village

Escape the heat and catch the fun  By Jim Walker  When your thoughts turn toward a cool seaside escape, and they will, soon enough, you might consider Ventura Harbor Village.

Traditional Irish Favorites

We get it, Ireland — Guinness and potatoes right? Well, not quite. The Irish do love a good helping of potatoes added to any dish, but traditional Irish food is

Sustainable Family Meals from Farm to Table

Much time is often spent planning and preparing family meals, from choosing recipes to gathering ingredients and working in the kitchen. However, where that food actually comes from and how

Sometimes all you need is soup

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer Few foods can transcend continents and cultures the way soup can, and during January, it’s no surprise that it’s national soup month. Soup

Grocery prices surge amid product shortage

Stevenson Ranch resident Vicki Rivera used to love going grocery shopping, opting to shop for each meal rather than getting all her groceries at once, but since the pandemic hit,

A Family Meal Worth Celebrating

When you are hungry and searching for something filling, juicy and rich, turning to your pantry for on-hand ingredients can make dinner a breeze. Dodge snack cravings and avoid the

Nutritious Fall Meals

With a return to busy fall routines, it can be challenging for many families to find the time to sit down at the table for nutritious meals. Adding an option

Increase Wholesome Flavor with Powerful Pairings

Making the most of family meals means dishing up favorites that call loved ones together while also providing wholesome, nutritional flavor. As part of the Powerful Pairings initiative – launched

A wonderful breakfast worth waking up for

Waking up, no matter how late, can be such a drag. You’re moving slow and cuddled up warm under the blankets. However, your stomach is growling which means eventually you