May is one of the most spectacular and tasteful months in California and it's time again to celebrate the Taste of the Nation in Santa Barbara on May 19. With over 20 restaurants and chefs bringing you delectable edibles and local wineries brining plenty of sip worthy wines, this is one event for your gastronomical senses and for your heart.

The event ticket sales support Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger in Santa Barbara and across the nation. Local charities that will benefit from this year’s event include Santa Barbara Food Bank, California Food Policy Advocates and California Association of Food Banks.

We wish every mom a Happy Mother's Day!

Another rainstorm was sweeping down the Pacific coast from the north and the temperature turned a little cooler then usual for spring. You may have heard about California rain in the song by Albert Hammond "It never rains in California, but girl, don't they warn ya, It pours, man, it pours." Even in paradise there is rain, not very often but it does happen here in sunny Southern California, and that calls for something comforting and warming.

Wouldn't it be great if this was a Champagne Fountain!

Instead of a wine review, we have roses for you today with all the beautiful rose petal aromas you would get in a glass of Pinot Noir or a red blend like the Banfi Centine. Spring is here and we though you may enjoy these beautiful roses hand picked from the garden. They have a sweet fragrance that fills the house.