The Scoop on Santa Clarita’s Best Soups
February 5, 2023
The weather is getting chillier and what better way to warm up than a nice bowl of soup — especially with Saturday, Feb. 4, being National Soup Day. For those
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Seeing Stars, Dining with the Michelin Guide
January 29, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman The coved Michelin Star is considered one of the greatest accomplishments a chef can earn for his or her restaurant. Not easy to obtain, the stars
Can’t Commit To Dry January? Try Damp January
January 22, 2023
It’s basically Dry January with a splash. BY MACKENZIE FILSON The new year often finds us with our cup runneth over…literally. With all the champagne-soaked holiday parties and late nights
Tips for Buying Wine From A Store
January 22, 2023
By Jeff Flowers Purchasing wine is always an exciting event, especially when you are new to the scene. Any savvy shopper can recall that feeling of sheer exhilaration that stems
Considering a Meal Delivery Service?
November 27, 2022
There’s a lot to consider By Jim Walker Are you tired of your fruits and vegetables going bad before you get around to using them? Or maybe you’re tired of
The Thanksgiving Table
November 13, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Your Thanksgiving table might look slightly different this year. The cost of a traditional home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner has increased significantly from 2021. The cost of the
Where to Go, What to Do in November
October 30, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It seems like only yesterday that we rang in 2022. Now the year is quickly coming to a close. Before the mad rush of the holidays
Ventura County Wine Trail
October 30, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman According to the Beverage Trade Network California is the largest wine producing region in the United States with more than 1,200 wineries and 107 different American
A dream made a reality, with a little help from Steve Harvey
October 4, 2022
Canyon Country resident Andre Tulloch had worked from the ground up for a beverage company for 13 years. Five months after receiving a promotion that he called a “dream job”
Hand Pies
September 25, 2022
Delicious, whatever you call them By Jim Walker On the “latest craze” radar for about 10 years, still cresting the popularity wave, and perfect for fall munching, hand pies have
Cheers to California Wine Month
September 18, 2022
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
Channel your inner foodie with these chef-approved summer cooking tips
August 28, 2022
If you love entertaining, summer is a great time to let your inner chef shine. The versatility of using both indoor and outdoor cooking techniques opens up possibilities offering tasty
Santa Clarita Celebrates National Ice Cream Day
July 3, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman National Ice Cream Day is celebrated this year on July 17. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third
The Number one Summer Diet
May 29, 2022
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
Road Trip: Find Undiscovered California Wine Regions
May 8, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Californians love wine. It’s a matter of state pride that California has some of the best wine in the United States. It’s hard to imagine there
SoCal California Sushi Tour
May 1, 2022
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
Ventura Harbor Village
May 1, 2022
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
March 13, 2022
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
Celebrate Mardi Gras Shrimp Etouffee and Beignets
February 27, 2022
It’s Mardi Gras time and what better way to celebrate than with Cajun foods. These recipes should make you feel as if you were in the French Quarter celebrating and
Sustainable Family Meals from Farm to Table
February 20, 2022
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