Note: The world is a fascinating and interesting place. Sometimes seemingly unbelievable coincidences occur. This random story caught my attention and it is a true story. On July 28, 1900, King Umberto was dining in a small restaurant in the town of Monza. The owner of the restaurant, who served him, bore a striking resemblance…
We have family and friends visit us in town quite a bit; and after a weekend of fun, we are usually looking for a Sunday brunch spot in Paso Robles. Well, here are some of my recommendations, first posted to Paso Robles Daily News – Best brunches in Paso Robles. Brunch Appropriately named, Paso Robles…
My Uncle Jim Chapel passed away last month. I wanted to take a few minutes to write a tribute and obituary for him. I know he touched the lives of many from his years coaching at Cerritos High School, participation at his church, and being a great dad, grandpa, uncle, and more. My memories of…
The family of Betty Scott asked me to emcee her Celebration of Life this week. It was held Nov. 29 at the Paso Robles Golf Club. The memorial service began at 2 p.m. with 170 friends and family joining in the celebration. As a long-time friend of the family, it was an honor to help…
For the fifth year in a row, I thought it would be a great idea to recommend local wines for upcoming holiday parties, dinners, and gift giving. Once again, I received an amazing amount of participation from our local wineries. Over the last few weeks, I received more than 100 entries. After tasting and tasting,…
While print newspapers continue to close around the country, the popularity of local online news continues to grow. When we started the Paso Robles Daily News almost six years ago, we had no idea how successful it would become. With a record number of subscribers, readership continues to grow every month. Paso Robles Daily News…
Another in my series of favorite wines and wineries: Everyone knows that reds like syrah, zinfandel, and cabernet dominate the Paso Robles wine scene. Sometimes white wines are an afterthought, with perhaps one or two on a typical tasting room lineup. But a few wineries are making a name for themselves with their white wine…
Christine’s history teacher asked her to bring an international dish to share at a classroom potluck, so she chose to make hummus and serve it with carrots and pita bread. We used a blender to mix and it turned out really good. Easy Hummus Recipe 1 (15-ounce) can cooked garbanzo beans 1/4 cup fresh lemon…
A few good reads: Exercise vs. Standing? You Probably Need to Do Both Exercise alone is probably not enough for us to achieve and maintain good health. We must also try to sit less, according to a fascinating new study of the separate physiological effects that exercise and light, almost-incidental activities, such as standing up,…
