FoodPlease The Palate Pick of the Week: The Sip Shield Mask
I wear a mask when I go to the market. I wear a mask when I take a walk. I wear a mask when I...
05 December, 2020
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Raeburn 2019 Russian River Chardonnay and Dungeness Crab Cakes
A package arrived this week. When I opened it, I found fresh Dungeness crab, a stick of local Sonoma organic butter and two bottles of...
21 November, 2020
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Sherry Paired with Halloween Candy
If you have a sweet tooth like I do, then Halloween is your favorite holiday. All those little sized candies make me smile as much...
07 November, 2020
Caviar, Truffles, Wagyu beef, wine, cocktails and more at The Tavern at Zaca Creek in Buellton
Caviar, truffles, Wagyu beef, craft cocktails, and a solid wine list of Santa Barbara County Wines and international wines, The Tavern at Zaca Creek is...
29 October, 2020
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: German Wines from Home “Corks & Forks” pairing German Wine with Food Favorites
Everyone loves comfort food. And when a chicken tinga fajita bowl with a side of street corn is delivered to your door to pair with...
24 October, 2020
Please The Palate Fall 2020 Newsletter
2020 continues to be a challenging year. We are now more than half way through a year that has brought us a pandemic (and everything...
06 October, 2020
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Francs n’ Franks with Buttonwood Winery
With the long Labor Day weekend, many a grill was heated up. I heated up my grill and threw some classic all beef hotdogs on...
12 September, 2020
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Eataly USA Celebrates 10 Years with La Grande Sfogliata
Since lockdown due to Coronavirus, Eataly has been one of the only markets I have shopped at regularly. They have made safety their highest priority,...
05 September, 2020
Grill and Zin It
It's summer which means that the grill is in use. As you plan your next grilled meal, think of pairing it with Zinfandel. Zinfandel is...
18 August, 2020
Please The Palate Pick of the Week: Arena Cinelounge’s Signature Gourmet Popcorn
For some people, the best part of going to the movie theater is the popcorn. But now our homes are our movie theaters and microwaving...
15 August, 2020