It’s always fun to imagine living full-time in a destination you’re only visiting, no matter how realistic or far-fetched the idea might be. The fantasy…
the flower-filled courtyard of the Beach House Inn in Santa Barbara, California
By Rachel Melikian Dedicated on the first anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, are my thoughts from 2020. “RIP KOBE” flash LA Metro buses’…
Kobe Bryant jersey
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)
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted Statewide…
California State Capitol building in Sacramento
There are close to 200 nations on Earth, plus dozens more territories. Let’s discover… Albania. It’s almost unfathomable that Albania remains off the tourist radar.…
Historic buildings in Berat, Albania seen from above
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Alex Padilla Formally Appointed to…
California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California
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
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. These are the California Republicans…
California State Capitol Building in Sacramento
Since its founding in 1926, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been one of the city’s top attractions. It feels safe to say that locals and…
A small child in the distance approaching a redwood tree at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
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
By Roger Allnutt Although Sydney is undoubtedly the most recognizable city in Australia, no visit down under would be complete without including the nation’s second…
Flinders Street Railway Station in Melbourne, Australia
Flinders Street Railway Station in Melbourne, Australia