La Condesa

La Condesa

Austin, TX. When we told our good friends Adam & Jules that we were booked and heading to Austin, Texas, they already knew where they were taking us for dinner. There would be no other restaurant options to discuss. The decision was already made and set in stone....
Summertime Pesto

Summertime Pesto

Besides our passion for wine and visiting wineries, we also have a huge love for cooking and exploring new dishes. On a recent trip, Dave picked up a copy of Bon Appétit Magazine to read on his flight home. The cover had a gorgeous picture of spaghetti with parsley...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

For a couple years now, we have been preparing Ina Garten’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables for a great side dish that compliments many meals we like. It’s even become the most requested dish that we are asked to bring to family gatherings. When trying to shake...
A Simple Crowd Pleaser

A Simple Crowd Pleaser

When we’re hosting an evening of entertaining, we tend to always go out and purchase a nice selection of fancy cheeses, crackers and olives for our appetizers. But recently we discovered a new flavorsome combination at a very reasonable price. Thanks to the...
North African Meatballs

North African Meatballs

North African Meatballs, Couscous with Dried Dates and Glazed Carrots: If you’re like us, when it comes to planning what to have for dinner, it can sometimes be somewhat of a process. We like to be adventurous, but we have the kids to think about. We like to eat...
Chocolats du CaliBressan

Chocolats du CaliBressan

Santa Barbara, Ca. Wine + Hand-Crafted Chocolates = LOVE   We thought today being Valentine’s Day and all was the perfect time to talk about our favorite chocolatier located in Santa Barbara, Ca…Chocolats du CaliBressan. These chocolates are so...