25+ min ago   (218+ words) The Santa Maria High School Agriculture Department, FFA officers and ag teachers opened the 2026-27 school year with their Annual Staff Ranch Breakfast. During the Friday morning event, more than 50 students prepared food and welcomed hundreds of staff members and some…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (192+ words) As Organic Soup Kitchen moves toward its 17th anniversary this fall, it is celebrating with the debut of Organic Soup Kitchen Magazine, a publication created to challenge how communities think about hunger, health, and the role food can play in restoring…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1015+ words) The latest edition of Noozhawk’s Santa Barbara Wedding Bliss: The Complete Guide is here! Whether you’re newly engaged or in the thick of planning, this guide is your go-to resource for creating a day that’s as seamless as it is…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (267+ words) At modern weddings, food is no longer just a meal. It’s part of the design. Caterers and planners report a growing trend toward visually striking, interactive dining experiences. From sculptural displays to curated buffets, food is being treated as both…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (23+ words) Dinner Time Noozhawk As an independent publication, we rely on contributions from readers like you to fund our journalism. Thanks for your contribution!...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (517+ words) Every summer starts with good intentions: This will be the year we stay ahead of things. The year we don’t waste food, lose track of sunscreen, or make six emergency grocery runs a week because nobody knows what’s for dinner....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (606+ words) For a long time, I was a dedicated slow-cooker fan, which worked well when my kids were little and I could dump everything in the pot in the morning and then pull it out ready to go at dinnertime. My…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (571+ words) A new barbecue spot is joining the Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta early next year. The location will be the second full-service restaurant and follows the trails of Que – West Coast BBQ, a branch of Whiskey ‘N Rye Smokehouse, opening…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (918+ words) Imagine yourself a youngster in an after-school cooking class with your fellow students. Never used a real chef’s knife? You’ll learn, and how, with that knife, to chop or mince vegetables, and then create a side or main dish with…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (586+ words) Dear James: I want to add a brick barbecue grill on our concrete patio. What are some basic tips for sizing, design and construction of a simple-to-build one? Dear Brian: If you like quick and healthy family meals, adding a…...