Antioxidant-packed raspberries paired with buckwheat flour make a terrific-tasting, health-promoting breakfast. Raspberries are in season from July to October; pick up a box of freshly picked raspberries from the local farmers market and use this recipe for your brunch inspiration. Ingredients: 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking […]
Preface: This interview took place last year. She is graciously hosting this year’s Table of Life Event at her Estate. What a wonderful partner she has been to the Foodbank! Onto the Interview: September 2014 Many of you have heard of the Table of Life Fundraiser that supports the Foodbank’s Feed the Future programs, a sequential series […]
Honey Dew Melon Refreshing, delicious, and healthy — what more could you want from a smoothie?! Prep Time: 25 minutes Serving size: 1/2 cup Servings and Tastings: 8 Ingredients: 1 cup diced honeydew melon 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup Almond Milk, Unsweetened Original 2 cups crushed ice 8 mint leaves Directions: Put all ingredients into […]
Black Bean Guacamole Guacamole is a staple summer dip. Perfect for parties, picnics or get togethers! The black beans in this recipe give the guacamole a whole new element of flavor that’s healthy, hearty, and nutritious! Prep time: 10 minutes Serving size: 2 tablespoons Servings: 16 Tastes: 8 Ingredients: 5 avocados, diced 3 scallions, chopped […]
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Summer Fun Fruit Kebabs Super fun summer recipe – Fruit Kebabs! These kebabs are made with peaches, strawberries, plums and bananas. Also the dipping sauce is a divine combination of cream cheese and honey. Prep time: 30 minutes Serving size: 1 kebab Servings and Tastings: 12 Ingredients: 3 fresh peaches, washed, pitted and quartered 3 fresh plums, […]
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Zucchini Lovers Lasagne We love this easy, nutritious, and fun take on lasagne! See full recipe below. Prep time: 25 minutes Serving size: 1/4 zucchini Servings and Tastings: 4 Ingredients: • 1 zucchini • 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes • 2 tablespoons fresh basil • 2 tablespoons ricotta • Pepper Directions: • Chop ends off zucchini […]
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Julienne’s Justin West and Winemaker Blair Fox to Be Honored at Montecito Country Club on May 3 By: MATT KETTMANN AT SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT In a calendar crammed with food and wine events that raise money for worthy causes, Santa Barbarans struggle to select which to attend; however, if you rely on a formula that […]
A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg Santa Barbara winemakers are a generous bunch. They constantly get hit up to donate wine to charitable events, and do so with stunning regularity, often pouring the wine themselves, and always with affable smiles on their faces. A few causes that are particularly near and dear […]
Santa Barbara’s youngest foodies “FLIP” for good nutrition in Foodbank’s Food Literacy in Preschool Program at Storyteller Children’s Center Four-year-old Amy is a self proclaimed fan of pears. She loves learning about fruits and vegetables, and especially enjoys participating in fun activities like making recipes with her family using fresh produce from Foodbank’s Food Literacy […]
