When my friend and I were entertaining doing a day trip down to Santa Cruz, we had the following criteria that we wanted to include: a hike, a deliciously rewarding coffee, and some beach time. I don’t want to…
There’s rarely a reason not to enjoy wine, but come September sipping feels ever more imperative. Not only does the mild weather lend itself both crisp summery whites and robust winter reds, but harvest season means the grapes (and festivals) abound….
Attention Julia Childs and Martha Stewart: Here’s your chance to learn how to create your own fancy dinner, and (shhh!) it’s easier than it seems. Quail Hollow Kitchens’ Easy and Elegant Foods Class, ($85) which takes place August 28 from…
Picture this: A pretty, tree-filled terrace against a backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mountains, twinkle lights aglow as the sun sets, the buzz of convivial conversation as wine and appetizers are passed, and then a sumptuous five-course meal featuring…
Sometimes it’s hard to feel truly good about what you eat, but the Homeless Garden Project’s Sustain Supper Series makes it easy—and delicious—to feel good about your meal on so many levels. First, each supper will feature not only a tantalizing…
On Saturday, August 22, get a taste of Italy (in Santa Cruz) at Soif Wine Bar. The girl-power afternoon will feature Alessandra Bera, who hails from a long legacy of winemaking (her family has been producing crisp, inhalable Moscato and delicious…
Attention Food Network fanatics: On August 8, from 1-5 p.m., Santa Cruz‘s Love Apple Farms is hosting an exclusive workshop with Simon Majumdar, acclaimed author, food writer, broadcaster on the Food Network—and long-time cocktail connoisseur. In addition to a book…
Attention ladies. August 1 is National Girlfriends Day, your day to celebrate all the ladies in your life who listen to your obsessions, make you laugh until you snort, and never judge you. Enjoy each other’s company with a…
Tech-savvy hikers, backpackers, and outdoorsy folks the world over have something to celebrate. National Geographic, in commemoration of its centennial anniversary in the adventure business, is planning to release hundreds of maps from its popular Trails Illustrated line for…
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