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Cocktail Corner: Santa Barbara Wine Festival

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"The Magnificent Seven" (left to right) Ken Brown, Bob Lundquist, Richard Sanford, Jim Clendenen, Drake Whitcraft, Doug Margerum, and Fred Brander - a veritable 'who's who' of Central Coast winemakers, will all be at this year's Santa Barbara Wine Festival again – for the 28th year. Photo by Joni Kelly.

“The Magnificent Seven” (left to right) Ken Brown, Bob Lundquist, Richard Sanford, Jim Clendenen, Drake Whitcraft, Doug Margerum, and Fred Brander – a veritable ‘who’s who’ of Central Coast winemakers, will all be at this year’s Santa Barbara Wine Festival again – for the 28th year. Photo by Joni Kelly.

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg

The beautiful grounds of Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History are a wonderful spot to appreciate being out in nature, and what better way to enjoy a summer weekend than sipping wine underneath the oaks along Mission Creek? Especially when the proceeds go to support the work of the museum.

Santa Barbara Wine Festival, photo by Bob Dickey

Santa Barbara Wine Festival, photo by Bob Dickey

“Santa Barbara Wine Festival is a wine-focused festival,” says Festival Chair, Meridith Moore. Indeed, more than 50 wineries will be pouring at the museum, including some of our favorites like Santa Barbara Winery, Arthur Earl, Grassini, Kita Wines (Chumash Tribe), Palmina, Alma Rosa, Koehler, Au Bon Climat, Babcock, Sunstone, Fess Parker, Andrew Murray, Margerum, Jamie Slone, Beckmen and Whitcraft, to name just a few.

There are plenty of tasty bites at Santa Barbara Wine Festival as well. “We have a large array of top-shelf food purveyors, many of whom are especially paired with wineries that complement one another,” says Moore. “It is exciting because many of the winemakers and chefs are present and available for the guests to meet and discuss the qualities of their varietals and menu items–just another example of why this has become one of the most beloved wine festivals on the Central Coast and the one to attend.”

Scrumptious samples from local food purveyors will complement the wines poured at the Museum's annual event. Photo by Valentin Mendoza.

Scrumptious samples from local food purveyors will complement the wines poured at the Museum’s annual event. Photo by Valentin Mendoza.

Among the yummy items on the menu are: Braised Short Rib Meatballs (Michael’s Catering); Oyster Shooters (Brophy Bros.); Homemade Tamales (Santa Barbara Tamales To Go); Sage and Butternut Squash Raviolis (Ca Dario); Cheese Tastings from around the World (C’est Cheese); Hand-rolled Truffles (Jessica Foster Confections); and Mini Cupcakes (Coveted Cakery), to name a few.

Santa Barbara Wine Festival takes place at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (2559 Puesta de Sol, 805/682-4711, sbnature.org) on Saturday, June 27 from 2-5 p.m.

For more information and to purchase admission for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival, please visit sbnature.org/winefestival.

Hope to see you there. Cheers!

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Leslie Dinaberg

Leslie Dinaberg

When she’s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a “goal-oriented drinker.”

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine on June 19. 2015.

Delicious Collaborations From Coveted Cakery

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Sweet Lady Cook Blueberry Lavender Cupcakes by Coveted Cakery, Photo by Leah Valentine Photography.

Sweet Lady Cook Blueberry Lavender Cupcakes by Coveted Cakery, Photo by Leah Valentine Photography.

We’re big fans of Coveted Cakery‘s baked goods, so we were very excited to hear about owner Jessica Burton‘s recent collaboration with local artisans on a new specialty cupcake menu.

The initial launch of this collaboration includes pairings with Sweet Lady Cook, a purveyor of seasonal small batch jams made from locally sourced organic fruits; Rock Rose Provisions, which makes small batch handcrafted nut butters using responsibly sourced local ingredients; and Mizuba Tea Company, a Santa Barbara-based tea company sourcing the finest quality Japanese green tea.

The mouthwatering new Coveted Cakery Artisan Collaboration menu flavors are:

Sweet Lady Cook Blueberry Lavender Cupcake, a Vanilla Bean Cupcake with Blueberry Lavender Jam Buttercream Frosting and topped with Blueberry Lavender Jam

Rock Rose Provisions Maple Spice Almond Butter Cupcake, a Devil’s Food Chocolate Cupcake with Maple Spice Almond Butter Buttercream Frosting topped with Crushed Almonds

and

Mizuba Tea Company Green Tea Cupcake, a  Green Tea Cupcake with Almond Buttercream Frosting topped with Fresh Drizzled Honey.

Coveted Cakery's Mizuba Tea Company Green Tea Cupcakes. Photo by Leah Valentine Photography.

Coveted Cakery’s Mizuba Tea Company Green Tea Cupcakes. Photo by Leah Valentine Photography.

To start the project off, Burton turned to some local food artisans that she already knew, was friends with, and had worked with at events. “I pitched the idea to them and they were all on board! I decided to start with three flavors to launch the concept and am planning to add artisans/flavors as we make more connections with the community.”

Coveted Cakery's Rock Rose Provisions Maple Spice Almond Butter Cupcakes. Photo by Leah Valentine Photography.

Coveted Cakery’s Rock Rose Provisions Maple Spice Almond Butter Cupcakes. Photo by Leah Valentine Photography.

In addition to offering these special new flavors through her website and at events, Burton is collaborating with Carr Winery (414 N. Salsipuedes St.) on August 23 for a special paired cupcake and wine flight! Coveted Cakery’s top three flavors will be served: Refreshing Lemon, Chocolate Salted Caramel, and Vanilla Blackberry Syrah! Wine Flight and Cupcake Pairing is $15 and the Cupcake Flight Only is $5.

For more information about Coveted Cakery call 805-509-9029 or visit covetedcakery.com.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Originally published in Santa Barbara SEASONS on August 16, 2014.

We’ve got a crush on Coveted Cakery

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Treats from Coveted Cakery,Kristine Cramer Photography

Treats from Coveted Cakery,Kristine Cramer Photography

When sweet lady Jessica Burton of Coveted Cakery contacted us and asked if we wanted to sample her fall flavors, we knew we were in for a treat! Awesome autumn flavors include Pumpkin Spice, Salted Carmel and Pistachio Honey, as well as the always-delicious Double Chocolate, Snickerdoodle and (my personal favorite) Chocolate Chip cupcakes with a Chocolate Chip cookie on top!

Whether you want something sweet for a small family gathering, an enormous wedding, or anything in between, Burton will bake up cupcakes to order, made fresh and customized just for you. She also makes beautiful customized cookies, like the ones with the fall issue of Santa Barbara SEASONS. As if we weren’t already putty in the hands of this delicious baking company, aren’t these cookies adorable?

You too can taste these yummy cupcakes this weekend at Taste of the Central Coast on Sunday (Oct. 27), hosted by the Family Care Network at the beautiful Bacara Resort & Spa (8301 Hollister Ave.).

More sweet treats from Coveted Cakery, photo by Leslie Dinaberg

More sweet treats from Coveted Cakery, photo by Leslie Dinaberg

Not only will your tastebuds get a treat, this event is a fundraiser to provide private funding to support the crucial needs of children, youth, and families affected by trauma. Click here to purchase tickets.

For more information all of the sweet treats Burton offers, visit www.covetedcakery.com.

—Leslie Dinaberg

Originally published in Santa Barbara SEASONS on October 23, 2013.