with Valerie Rice
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This zucchini pasta is a nod to one of the most memorable meals I enjoyed on my recent trip to Italy: a post-Pompeii tour lunch (hurrah-not a skinned knee or sprained ankle between us!) with wine pairings at Casa Setaro, a lovely winery nestled right under Mount Vesuvius. A driver suggested it to us, and […]
Let's be honest. Another day, another gift guide cluttering your inbox. You could spend a week sorting through the internet's suggestions and still end up with a scented candle that smells faintly of regret. But we're in Santa Barbara. We do things differently. The Lush Life means seeking out the delight in the simple things. The best gifts aren't […]
Summer may be rolling on out, but it's still prime salsa season here in my garden and just about every farm stand I visit. End of the season peppers are fiery and abundant, the tomatoes taste like sweet sunshine, and even the herbs seem to be showing off. Late summer is when a burst of […]
While I miss my girls like crazy while they are away at school, I love hearing about the meals they're making in their little college kitchens. I often get forwarded TikTok videos from both with ideas for new meals and requests for substitutions or actual cooking methods, which are, well, err… not exact. Honestly, nothing […]
There's something so satisfying about a perfectly seared pork chop-crispy golden on the outside, tender and juicy inside. This simple technique, with a quick dry rub and a bright, buttery pan sauce, feels a little fancy but comes together in minutes. It's the kind of no-fuss dinner I love: flavorful, fresh, and totally doable on […]
