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Award-winning food preservationist Jordan Champagne of Happy Girl Kitchen in Pacific Grove wants you to take jam making “to the next level” by experimenting with new flavor combinations. To see what she means, read her article “Add Some Flavor to Your Jams” in the summer issue of Edible Monterey Bay. Click here to read more… Happy Girl Kitchen offers…

Tor House and Hawk Tower – A Poet’s Haven “We must uncenter our minds from ourselves; We must unhumanize our views a little, and become confident As the rock and ocean that we were made from.”    – Carmel Point, Robinson Jeffers Tor House is one of the most enticing attractions in Carmel, California….

If you’re planning a family day out in Carmel, you won’t be disappointed with the choice of kid-friendly attractions. Whether you want outdoor fun or indoor activities, there’s something for children of all ages. Forest Hill Park and Playground Forest Hill is a sprawling 2-acre park situated at the intersection of Camino del Monte and…

Whether you’re a nature buff, a seasoned hiker, or you’re just looking for a pleasant day outdoors, Garrapata State Park is sure to please. An often overlooked Big Sur gem, the park languishes along two miles of beach front, and when you’re tired of relaxing on the sand, you can enjoy a coastal hike, which is well…

If you’re a lover of art in all its forms, an avid collector, or you’re just looking for an interesting way to spend an afternoon, Carmel has a delectable array of more than 100 art galleries to choose from. Here is a sampling to whet your appetite. Mountainsong Galleries This gallery boasts more living…

Whether you’re a resident of Carmel-by-the-Sea or you’re visiting for the holidays, you won’t be short of events to enjoy this December. Here’s a rundown on some festive favorites. The Christmas Ballet This Christmas event, performed by the Smuin Ballet, takes place at the Sunset Center on December 6th and 7th. This popular seasonal event is…

If you’re looking for a special way to bring in the New Year, Carmel-by-the-Sea has some special delights in store. Whether you have a taste for fine dining, traditional music or a family-friendly day, Carmel has something to offer everyone. What better way to spend a romantic New Year’s Eve with the one you love…

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s annual Tree Lighting and Sunset Center Holiday Party takes place this year on December 6th. The majestic tree stands at Carmel’s major crossroads at the intersection of Junipero Street and Ocean Avenue. The celebration begins at 4:30pm at Ocean Avenue in Devendorf Park. Carmel’s festive season comes to life with the Holiday Tree Lighting…

Summer is the time to take in outdoor festivals to celebrate theater, music, art, photography, and the culinary arts. Here are some great places to enjoy beer, wine, and chefs’ creations this summer. Kick-off your long weekend with a Carmel Food Tour on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Book soon, as summertime spots fill up quickly. MAY…

Here’s a great video by the Paul Barron Network about Chapulines aka Grasshoppers – Alternative Protein at Oaxacan Restaurant Cultura

Classic Carmel Food Tour, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA Carmel-By-The-Sea is a charming seaside village that offers the best of the Central California coast. Exploring that charm— the food, the architecture, and the ocean views — with Carmel Food Tours’ Staci Giovino is unforgettable. Staci loves her adopted town and hearing about the fun history, celebrities who frequent…

Reprinted from the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunday 9/14/2014, by Meredith May: Within the 1 square mile that is Carmel-by-the-Sea lies a gastronome’s paradise. Situated in the middle of nature’s kitchen, with the sea on one side and Salinas Valley produce to the east, encircled by a rapidly expanding wine region atop the Santa Lucia highlands,…