Are you familiar with Rick Rodgers? He has authored over 40 cookbooks of his own and regularly works behind the scenes on celebrity cookbooks with Theresa Guidice, Patti LaBelle, Lilly Pulitzer and others. His latest release, The Big Book of Sides, has been published just in time for the holidays. Whether you are serving turkey, […]
Adventures
Del Real Foods Party at Smog Shoppe – Los Angeles, California
Del Real Foods knows hows to throw a party! When I received the invitation and saw the name of the venue, I was perplexed. I’ve been to many smog shops over the years to have my vehicles inspected, but don’t usually associate food and a party with a smog check. As it turns out, SmogShoppe […]
Lester Farms Tour – Winters, California
Walnut Grove in Winters, California Farming is hard work that requires dedication and patience. Growers work all year long in hopes of a good crop that will turn a profit. In the case of walnuts or fruit trees, it can take years before that first crop is ready. Lester Farms Walnut Harvest I had the […]
Lucero Olive Oil Tour and Tasting – Corning, California
Olive Oil from Northern California Northern California is a great place to grow olives! I was happy to have the opportunity to visit Lucero Olive Oil’s headquarters to see their manufacturing facilities, tour an orchard and experience their tasting room. Lucero Olive Oil Tasting This was my second olive oil tasting, so I’m aware that […]
Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour – Chico, California
Back when Sierra Nevada began, craft brewing was just a dream. The Sierra Nevada Brewery tour was fascinating, so I enjoyed learning all about beer.