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04/17/2026

From Scratch 003 | Pineapple Green Juice 🍍

Pineapple. Apple. Spinach. Ginger. Lime. Coconut water.

Tropical, clean, and green. This one’s a daily driver.

Ingredients (serves 2)
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 large apple (Fuji or Granny Smith)
2 cups packed fresh spinach
1 oz fresh ginger root, peeled
1 lime, peeled
1 cup coconut water

How to make it

1. Chunk your pineapple, core and slice the apple, peel the ginger and lime, rinse the spinach.

2. Run through the juicer in this order: pineapple first, then apple, then pack the spinach through, then ginger and lime last to push everything through.

3. Pour the coconut water into your glass first, add the juice on top, stir and serve over ice.

🍍 Pineapple: bromelain for digestion and natural sweetness that carries the whole juice.

🍏 Apple: body, natural sugar, and the thing that makes spinach taste like it belongs here.

πŸ₯¬ Spinach: iron, magnesium, and vitamins A and K without changing the flavor. You won’t even taste it.

🫚 Ginger: gut support and just enough heat to keep it interesting.

πŸ‹ Lime: brightness and vitamin C. Balances the sweetness so it doesn’t go flat.

πŸ₯₯ Coconut water: electrolytes and a natural sweetness that thins it out just right. Goes straight into the glass, not the juicer.

This is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your diet.

What’s your go-to green juice ingredient? Drop it below.

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04/11/2026

Santa Barbara been doing its thing and is exactly the kind of spot that reminds you why. Sitting right on the harbor at 107 Harbor Way, this place hits different the moment you walk in. California coastal vibes, an Art Deco bar, ocean views, and a menu that actually has something to say.

THE SETTING ALONE IS WORTH THE TRIP!

THE VIBE = Casual enough for lunch, elevated enough for dinner. The patio at sunset is a different experience entirely.

THE MENU = California coastal done with intention. Bincho Burger grilled over Japanese Binchotan charcoal, Fish Tacos with pan seared rockfish, Uni Pasta, Crispy Salmon. They are not cutting corners on anything.

THE BAR = Full craft cocktails and a happy hour that makes sense. Daily from 4 to 5pm and the Happy Meal, a martini paired with fries for $14, is exactly what it sounds like.

THE DETAILS = House made focaccia, farm fresh ingredients, ownership that is actually present on the floor. You can feel the care in every plate.

PRO TIP = Request the patio if you want the full experience. The harbor views at sunset will make you forget where you came from.

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04/10/2026

From Scratch
Ep. 001

Did not feel like going out so I brought the restaurant home. Truffle steak Caesar sandwich on grilled sourdough and it came out exactly how I imagined it. Here is how to build it.

THIS SANDWICH IS NOT PLAYING AROUND!

INGREDIENTS
βˆ™ Chuck steak (NY strip recommended)
βˆ™ Sourdough bread
βˆ™ Truffle Caesar salad kit
βˆ™ Montreal steak seasoning
βˆ™ Black pepper
βˆ™ Truffle oil
βˆ™ Fresh garlic

THE STEAK = Season generously with Montreal steak seasoning and black pepper. Sear 5 to 6 minutes each side in a cast iron skillet with truffle oil and fresh garlic in the pan. Let it rest before you slice it. Do not skip this step.

THE BREAD = Grill your sourdough in the same cast iron skillet for 2 minutes each side. You want that char. The pan drippings from the steak do the work for you.

THE BUILD = Truffle Caesar kit on the bottom, sliced steak layered on top, close it and press it slightly so everything comes together.

PRO TIP = NY strip gives you a cleaner slice and more even cook. Chuck works but strip is the move if you want to take it up a level.

PRO TIP = Do not wash that pan between the steak and the bread. Every bit of flavor left in that skillet goes straight into your sourdough.



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04/02/2026

Guarantee I will be somewhere eating warm bites & enjoying cold drinks.

03/31/2026

Sheet pan potatoes loaded with cheddar, pepper jack, beef bacon, and fresh cilantro. This one did not miss.

NOBODY IS EATING BEFORE ME.

The recipe:

β€” Cube potatoes, toss in olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper

β€” Roast at 425Β°F for 35–40 minutes

β€” Top with cheddar and pepper jack, back in the oven for 5 minutes

β€” Finish with crispy beef bacon and chopped cilantro

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03/26/2026

Downtown Pleasanton been sitting on a gem and not enough people are talking about it. Oasis Wine Lounge on Main Street is Mediterranean done right. Kabobs, mezze plates, flatbreads, and a wine list that actually makes sense with the food. The ambiance pulls you in and the menu keeps you there.

THE VIBE IS DIFFERENT!

MEZZE PLATTER = Fresh, shareable, built for the table

KABOBS = Juicy, well seasoned, no shortcuts taken

WINE SELECTION = Curated and it shows

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