Good Times in Santa Barbara

It was a blast to be back down in Santa Barbara. It's holiday party time everywhere it seems and Mastro Scheidt is driving all over the state to spread some cheer! (and some Cabernet!)

Life-Long friends Joe and Dave prepare dinner (with surgical gloves on)

I had to put my apron back on for my SB trip and hooked up with my life-time friend Joe for a big spread at Hope Ranch. Lots of healthy, gluten-free and vegan salads were created, along with beef and pulled pork sliders for those with carnivorous inclinations. As for wines, the big hit was the 1-T-L Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (get it while it lasts). 

Salmon Poke

Red Rice and Fuyu Salad with Seaweed

Quinoa and Butternut Squash Salad

Red Lentil, Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad

LOTS of Avocado and Quinoa Salad

Homemade Bridge Mix (circa 1972)

Joe and Dave handling food with surgical gloves

BBQ Pork and Peppers