Ambrosia Quest

I’m in love…

Apricot Chardonnay Sorbet
Available by the scoop at the
Big Basin Cafe in
Saratoga.

This time of year, there is no better escape, if even just for an hour, than to simply enjoy a meal
alfresco.

Supping on tasty cuisine in a picturesque environment, while soaking up a little sunshine and fresh air (a relative concept if you are in a city, of course). That’s what I’m talking about.
So, [...]

Wile away a languorous Sunday with a beautiful brunch at
Shadowbrook Restaurant in the sunny beach side town of
Capitola.

Dine
alfresco on one of the outdoor terraces and enjoy the view of Soquel Creek meandering peacefully beside you.

I created this recipe a few years back during the
Atkins craze, as a way to have tasty, moist (as opposed to
dry rubbed) “BBQ” ribs, without using sugar or all of the usual
carb-laden ingredients that are loaded into the traditional molasses/tomato based sauces.

My family and friends fell in love with these ribs, and [...]

Nestled in the
Santa Cruz Mountains in a little town called
Felton, near
Scotts Valley, sits a darling old-timey village circa 1830 - home to the
Roaring Camp Railroad, where you can enjoy one of the two historic train rides available: the
Steam Train and the
Beach Train.

Photo Courtesy of Bryan Talbot

Forgive me readers… it has been more than a week since my last post.
You see… I have been busy enjoying the last bliss-filled days of summer, soaking up every tasty minute for all it’s worth. And, I am looking forward to squeezing out a few more tasty droplets of summery goodness during the remainder [...]