Santa Barbara: The Ultimate Wine Touring Guide

Since I started V is for Vino, people have started visiting the wine regions from the episodes, and asking me for recommendations! So in order for you to get the best experience from your time in wine country, I’ve created this series of posts to point you the direction of my favorite places in each region, from wineries, to restaurants, …

S02E03 Salami Board Apps

15 minutesmakes 4 servings 2 black mission figs8 slices brown sugar bacon2 peaches1/4 lb Nduja (spicy spreadable salami)1/4 lb fresh fava beans (in pods)10 chopped mint leaves3 oz cured whole muscle salumi(e.g. lomo, prosciutto)8 slices toasted crostini2 tbsp Meyer lemon olive oilsalt, pepper Figs Wrapped in Bacon/Peaches and Nduja: preheat oven to 500° slice figs in quarters, wrap each piece …

S02E03 Zucchini and Cherry Tomato White Pizza

30 minutesmakes 2 servings 12-16oz pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)1/2 small green zucchini, cut into half circles about .5” thick1/2 small yellow zucchini, cut into half circles about .5” thick6-8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half6-8 leaves basil, cut into strands (chiffonade)1/3 cup mozzarella, shredded1/3 cup sharp white cheddar, shredded2 tbsp grated Parmesansemolina flour, EVOO, salt, pepper Notes:*feel free to use …

S02E03 Salami Board

15 minutesmakes 4 servings 5oz whole muscle salumi (e.g. lomo, prosciutto)5oz spicy salumi5oz traditional dry salami5oz fennel salami5oz chorizo5oz specialty salami (truffle, duck, bison, etc)1/4 lb hard strong cheese (e.g. aged cheddar, Gouda)3oz olives3oz cornichon (mini pickles)2 tbsp whole grain mustard6-8 crostinirosemary for garnishsalami board apps (see previous recipe) the key to a good salumi board is lots of variation …