PUBLISHER’S NOTE . . . July 2024
Dear Life Bites News Readers, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY 2024 We hope you are enjoying safe travel and family fun this summer! Travel is over the top currently throughout the world. I'll be home in Santa Barbara this 4th and look forward to a BBQ featured at SB Hilton Resort & Hotel with beach fireworks viewing on the lawn.
Seniors at Palm Tree Apartments in Santa Barbara will again savor New York White Hots at 4th of July Celebration 2024 on the 3rd - Chef Gene Marasco and Assistant
See coverage of 2024 Monterey Artichoke Festival in Kids Kaliedscope Section + Chef Profiles coverage of Chef Showcase. Travel Section for New Viking Polaris & cruises for 2024-25 and launch of new Touring Company in Santa Ynez Valley. New Heritage Farmland Touring Company in Santa Ynez Valley. Spa Baby section for blissful view spa brunch experience at Mission Ranch in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Wheels - Coasting with Bonnie Carroll on Hwy 101 to enroute to Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel. Culinary Coup features Robins Restaurant and Linn's bakery in Cambria, Mission Ranch and Flaherty's in Carmel California. Two of my favorites in my Santa Barbara home town area include - Jane Restaurant in Goleta California and Convivo in Santa Barbara are offering lovely summer cuisine and outstanding crafted cocktails for 2024.
Minted Cucumber Martini by Thiago Desouza
Santa Barbara Writer's Conference held its 51st Anniversary week long celebration at the Mar Monte Hotel on the beach in June 2024.
SIPS Section -- A Visit to Zaca Mesa Winery in Santa Ynez Valley "Wheels" don't forget the Annual 2024 Concourse d'Elegance on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on Father's Day. FIESTA 2024 SANTA BARBARA
Please continue to Pray for peace! Pray for our police and firemen and women working to maintain peace and safety in cities throughout the US during serious gun violence.
Supreme Court reversed Roe vs. Wade two years ago VOTE for President Biden who stands by Women's Rights over their own Bodies! Women must be ready to continue to plan and fight. Use your voice -- USE Your VOTE BLUE! Happy Birthday wishes to my daughter Mary (July 12), my gorgeous grandson Leo (July 15), my adorable GG Nolan (July 2), and my Dad in heaven (July 3) . . . you are all wonderful and I love you so much! Cordially, Bonnie Carroll, Publisher/Editor July Recipe:
Executive Chef Chris O’Connell – Loews Santa Monica Hotel SUMMER WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD Chicken Red Gem Lettuce Raisin Croutons “LEMONADE VINEGARETTE” DRESSING 1 part lemon Juice Powdered Sugar 3 parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lemon Thyme Minced Shallots Salt/Pepper Balance sugar & lemon to taste ___________________________________________________________________ Classic Cosmo Cocktail - Convivo Restaurant & Bar
Sips loves refreshing cocktail ideas for summer and discovered this refreshing #1 Cozmo at Convivo Restauant, Santa Barbara Inn, Santa Barbara California. www.convivo.com. Triple Sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, simple sec, Vodka
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