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It is Day Number “What Are You Drinking?” of Coronavirus Isolation

While we have been cautious in limiting our deliveries and curbside pick-ups, Coronavirus quarantine has not stopped us from trying new wines. Our local shop…

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Talking to the Animals Near Hearst Ranch Winery

Patricia January 13, 2020 No Comments animals California travel Food and Wine Hearst Ranch Winery Sebastian's store

Terrific food and wine are yours to savor at Sebastian’s, inside Hearst Ranch Winery in historic San Simeon. But it is more than just a…

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Favorite Discoveries of 2019: Panettone

Patricia December 29, 2019 No Comments Favorite Discoveries Food and Drink Italian sweet breads Panettone

How have I lived this long without discovering Panettone? This Italian sweet bread is typically served to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. And…

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Favorite Discoveries of 2019: Chocolate

Patricia December 26, 2019 No Comments 2019 Discoveries Japanese Chocolate Oliver Kita Chocolate Royce Nama Chocolate Those Someday Goals

I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays! We kept things very low-key this year, but they were still filled with loads of love and a…

Blue Door Winery, Wine Tasting, Julian, California

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Sampling Fine Wines at Blue Door Winery

Patricia October 17, 2019 20 Comments Blue Door Winery California road trips Julian Red Wine wine tasting

Blue Door Winery is known as an “urban” winery with locations in San Diego and Julian, California. The “urban” designation means that they buy grapes,…

Sebastian's general store, restaurant, best hamburgers, San Simeon

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Discover Sebastian’s and Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon, California

Patricia September 24, 2018 3 Comments Best Burgers cambria Central Coast Food and Drink Hearst Ranch Winery Restaurant Road Trips San Simeon Sebastian's store Travel Wine

If you are looking for the best hamburgers on the Central Coast, savor the mouthwatering burgers at Sebastian’s, attached to Hearst Ranch Winery. Conveniently, the…

Food and Drink The Librarian & The Vine

Starter Wines

Patricia June 20, 2018 No Comments Apothic Red Dashe Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Marietta “Old Vine Red Lot #66” Red Blend The Librarian & The Vine Torbreck “Woodcutter’s” Shiraz Barossa Valley Wine Wine Blog wine tasting

When someone starts getting serious about wine they tend to start drinking more expensive, usually drier wines; wines with more acid and tannin. They…

Ultimate Bloody Mary, Burgee Dave's, Camptonville, California

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Discover Burgee Dave’s in Camptonville, California

Patricia May 22, 2018 No Comments Burgee Dave California Camptonville Food and Drink Northern California Restaurants Road Trips Travel

[Since this piece was written, Burgee Dave’s suffered a devastating fire. The good news is — they are rebuilding and the historic portion of…

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Breaking Out of a Wine Rut

Patricia April 23, 2018 No Comments 1918 Discover Zinfandel Food and Wine Ghost Rider Nevada Ridge New Wine Twisted Roots Wine Tastings

Have you found yourself in a wine rut lately? I admit that I tend to land on something I enjoy and stick with it. For…

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Have You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?

Patricia April 10, 2018 No Comments Food and Drink Happy Hour Los Angeles Mercado Restaurant Mexican Those Someday Goals

I’m a big fan of “Happy Hour,” and I am always on the hunt for great ones in Los Angeles (despite my dueling desire to…