Meet Rose Calucchia. The Brooklyn transplant runs her own gluten-free baking company, works as a personal trainer and also practices Chinese acrobatics and aerial arts. Sounds like a perfect fit for Santa Cruz, no? Calucchia started Sweet Cheeks Bake Shop back in … Continue reading
Despite “losing” my job, bk and I decided we’d still go on our previously planned vacation, though we scaled it back. Instead of our intended plans to go to to Portland, Vancouver and Seattle, we chose to drive up the … Continue reading
On a sunny Saturday a few weeks ago, bk and I decided to take a trip down the coast to Carmel solely because I’d never been there and because we could bring Ruby Tuesday. (Apparently Carmel is considered one of … Continue reading
I could not care less about football. There, I said it. I kind of enjoy going to live sporting events on occasion, but for the most part, I absolutely hate watching them on TV. Sometimes I’ll watch a little hockey, … Continue reading
Hands down, the best Bloody Mary I’ve had in Santa Cruz was at the Harbor Cafe on 7th Avenue. That’s all there is to say about that.
A couple of weeks ago, winemaker Randall Graham dropped a bombshell via Twitter: hisrestaurant, Le Cigare Volant, is closing as of Dec. 31. Graham is the man behind Bonny Doon Wines and LCV is the restaurant/tasting room for the winery. Le … Continue reading
We don’t get snow here in Santa Cruz during the winter, but we do get rain. And lately, we’ve been getting a whole lot of it. For most of the past weekend, the rain poured down, turning our driveway into … Continue reading
When it comes to getting little bottles and jars for various homemade food projects, I like to buy local whenever possible. However, sometimes I just can’t seem to find what I’m looking for. I’ve placed a few orders from Specialty … Continue reading
One of my favorite things about living in Santa Cruz is the availability of fresh, local produce. In particular, I love that I am able to get so much fruit and other bounty from friends, neighbors and co-workers. For instance, … Continue reading
After a rather harrowing kayaking experience at the Elkhorn Slough a few weeks ago, our group was completely famished. Jenny suggested the Haute Enchilada since we were already in Moss Landing. This place is awesome! the menu is inventive, using … Continue reading