Provisions & Libations

WSET – The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.  

Every year there are new crops of grapes and new wines to discover and enjoy. Each vintage is different but there are certain things that remain true, and this means that grape varieties and the wines made from them are recognizable from one year to the next.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines focuses on these constants. How are grapes grown? How is wine made? How do sparkling wines get th...

Wild strawberries were reportedly a favorite food of Daniel Boone who walked miles out of his way to spend an hour in a ripe berry patch.  That is one of many things you can learn at the 2025 Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida.  I attended the festival and talked about my experiences throughout my day.

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When you think of fall soups, you think of warm and cozy knit socks and blankets—bundled up on the couch with a fire, aromas wafting from the kitchen. A slow cooker or stock pot on the stove simmering with a mouth full of yumminess. Fall time includes pumpkins, squash, butternut squash, French onion, Lentils, and everyone's favorite turkey noodle soup.

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Santa Maria Style BBQ is a lifestyle and a way of life for local BBQ's at the 2nd Annual Los Alamos Valley Men's Club BBQ Competition. Salt, Pepper and Garlic are the main ingredients for their rubs and resting the meat before cutting is a key factor for the overall tenderness and appearance.

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Gin or Vodka? It is whichever you prefer. A classic Martini consists of three ingredients but there is no limit to your creation. Martinis have evolved past the lemon twist and olives by using trendy ingredients to create their seasonal smash with a cocktail glass.  

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When making a fall style meal using a fall spice like cardamom, cinnamon or nutmeg your wine selection changes. During the Fall season we choose a lighter body red and a heavier bodied white wine more often than any other time of year. Part 2 of Provisions and Libations goes through a myriad of food and drink items that were made in California. Some of you won't believe it but they have a great story to convince you otherwise....

Wes takes his audience down the river on a journey about wine, its origins, and the people who were a part of the growth and expansion.  Wes uses comedy to educate his group but had to be on his best behavior due to his father being in attendance.  Wes states, "If the Dr. says one glass of wine per day, then it is time for a bigger glass!"   Listen along as Wes pours wine from the Native9 Wine Co and ties it into the land...

Tuesday nights can be slow in the restaurant business.  So, why not host a social event and experiment with new menu items with a group of friends.  That is exactly what Alfonso Curti of Trattoria Uliveto did a few years ago and it has evolved into a trifecta of culinary skills, cocktails and good company.

The guests for today’s episode:

• Crystal Heavener
• Ross Sanders
• Monique Quilfole
• Carrie and Joe Gagnon
• Janet
• Erinn Artrip
• S...

Whether you see 1 star or 3 stars at the end of the meal you had a lovely time. Join me as I take you through the journey and evolution of the Michelin Guide. The guide has a unique beginning and has evolved to suit the changing times. With the addition of 3 stars also came the Green Guides, Green Stars, The Plate, and Keys. To learn about the new additions please listen along.

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A new journey began, October 2022 in podcasting exploring the world of food and drink and all that encompasses. In the first 50 episodes I covered a myriad of topics ranging from holiday traditions, cocktails, Scotch, Mezcal, over indulging, winemaking, oysters, festivals, live from Espana, and roadside diners. With each of the shows I intertwined culture, history, and interesting facts as much as possible without being a nerd. Enj...

Battle of the Bars is an epic fundraising event hosted by Naughty Oak Brewing and Lark + Sparrow Wine Bar in Orcutt, CA. The goal is to raise funds for the Aids Lifecycle Ride this summer but the other goal is to be the winning jersey for the ride through Santa Maria, CA.  Both bars made a specialty cocktail with edible glitter and tons of color for their support of the team's fundraising adventure.  

Lark + Sparrow create...

What is blended wine? Blends are wines that do not carry a single varietal designation. Some of the finest wines in the world are actually wine blends. Bordeaux blends and Rhone blends are some of the most famous but here in California Opus One and Joseph Phelps in the Napa Valley have honed their skills creating phenomenal wine blends themselves. For example; Insignia. A blended wine is complex in which the whole is greater than t...

This show is recorded in honor of everyone's favorite Leprechaun; My grandma Bogue. Elaine Marie Sheehy aka Peggy Bogue or GIGI to her great grandkids.  

Whether you order an Irish Car Bomb or a Guinness beer to drink you are imbibing and celebrating the Irish Tradition known as St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated all over the world for centuries. St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and lived a good life spreading ...

2024 Dine Out Santa Maria Style and Craft Cocktail Contest was a month long in the Santa Maria Valley. Follow along as my friends and I visited the establishments participating in this year's festivities. We tasted amazing food, visited new businesses and enjoyed laughter and camaraderie all in the name of provisions and libations.  

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A recount of all the choices you can choose from for Valentine's Day, in regards to Chocolate.  I spent a week experimenting with all the types of chocolates, mint, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate along with nuts, caramels, and cream filling. 

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A Sunday morning brainstorming session and breakfast are good when you enjoy diner-style food with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of orange juice. My co-host, Victoria, and I ate at Pappy's Diner in Santa Maria off the 101 freeway while creating content for this podcast. We both enjoyed omelets but chose two very different styles than the other. She had a Ranchero, and I ordered a California-style Omelet. She also ordered Rye...