By George Christopher Thomas Las Vegas has a legendary plethora of choices for entertainment and activities. One of the most universally appealing of them is…
Collage of images of Fontainebleau Las Vegas restaurants and food items
By Cristina Bolis  Napa Valley has always held a special allure for me, a land where rolling vineyards meet sun-soaked hills, and every sip of…
Vintage Pullman rail car at the platform of the Napa Valley Wine Train
The Napa Valley Wine Train Photo by Cristina Bolis
The Cobb salad is one of California’s most enduring culinary creations, one that’s always worth celebrating – and ordering. This salad is substantial enough to…
An original recipe Cobb salad composed on a gray platter
(Photo by California News Press)
In the Northern Hemisphere, today is the Fall Equinox, or Autumn Equinox if you prefer (it does sound nicer). In most parts of California, the…
A collage of photos of beets, apples, kiwi, persimmon, pumpkins and Brussels sprouts, all seasonal California grown produce for fall
And a Spotlight on Four Fantastic Paso Robles Wineries As the world’s fourth-largest wine producer, California has no shortage of destinations promising a world-class wine-tasting…
rows of large wooden wine barrels in the cellars of Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, California
By Jon Bogart Wasn’t it just yesterday that we brought in the New Year, 2020, with resolutions to make positive changes for our bodies and…
closeup of an olive branch with leaves and olives, an out-of-focus countryside scene is the background
Introducing an award-winning ginger-extract cocktail mix that’s delicious in cocktails, mocktails, many tasty dishes and desserts By Jon Bogart The changing landscape of the dining…
rows of green ginger plants stretch to the horizon at the Elixir G ginger plantation in Hawaii
The Elixir G ginger plantation in Hawaii (Photo courtesy of Bill Tocantins)
Dungeness crab season in California is officially underway. The season usually begins in December, but 2020 saw a delay to protect migrating whales and some…
The sign at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco featuring a ship's wheel design and Dungeness crab motif
Green goddess dressing might seem like a contemporary creation, given trending desires for photogenic fresh foods packed with a full herb garden’s worth of greenery.…
a plate with fresh herbs, mayonnaise, tarragon vinegar and anchovies, ingredients fora green goddess dressing recipe
The mid-20th century was a boomtime for burgers, with Southern California emerging as an epicenter of fast-food innovation. In concert with the region’s car culture,…
Two double double cheeseburgers wrapped in paper from In N Out, one of Southern California's best burger chains
How an Italian chocolatier created the sweetest San Francisco icon By J.C. Thomas Ghirardelli, the third-oldest chocolatier in the United States, is today a beloved…
Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, California
South Coast Winery, Resort and Spa in Temecula, California offers luxury accommodations, farm-to-table cuisine, a full-service spa, and an award-winning winery all in one scenic…
South Coast Winery, Resort and Spa in Temecula, main building housing the restaurant, tasting room and wine shop
Courtesy of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa