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Provisions & Libations
Hosted by Robin Bogue, Provisions & Libations highlights food and beverage that reflects on culture, heritage, and traditional influences with a focus on seasonal trends through engaging with today’s industry experts, friends, family, and producers. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/robin-bogue
Episodes
58 episodes
The Florida Strawberry Festival
Wild strawberries were reportedly a favorite food of Daniel Boone who walked miles out of his way to spend an hour in a ripe berry patch. That is one of many things you can learn at the 2025 Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida.&nbs...
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Episode 58
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Fall Soups
When you think of fall soups, you think of warm and cozy knit socks and blankets—bundled up on the couch with a fire, aromas wafting from the kitchen. A slow cooker or stock pot on the stove simmering with a mouth full of yumminess. Fall time i...
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Episode 57
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26:18
BBQ Competition Judging
Santa Maria Style BBQ is a lifestyle and a way of life for local BBQ's at the 2nd Annual Los Alamos Valley Men's Club BBQ Competition. Salt, Pepper and Garlic are the main ingredients for their rubs and resting the meat before cutting is a key ...
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Episode 56
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33:43
Martinis
Gin or Vodka? It is whichever you prefer. A classic Martini consists of three ingredients but there is no limit to your creation. Martinis have evolved past the lemon twist and olives by using trendy ingredients to create their seasonal smash w...
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Episode 55
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8:35
Fall Wines & Made In California
When making a fall style meal using a fall spice like cardamom, cinnamon or nutmeg your wine selection changes. During the Fall season we choose a lighter body red and a heavier bodied white wine more often than any other time of year. Part 2 o...
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Episode 54
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23:39
History of Wine Lecture & Tasting by Wes Hagen
Wes takes his audience down the river on a journey about wine, its origins, and the people who were a part of the growth and expansion. Wes uses comedy to educate his group but had to be on his best behavior due to his father being in att...
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Episode 53
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1:02:18
Tuesday Night Socials
Tuesday nights can be slow in the restaurant business. So, why not host a social event and experiment with new menu items with a group of friends. That is exactly what Alfonso Curti of Trattoria Uliveto did a few years ago and it ha...
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Episode 52
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29:23
Seeing Stars, Michelin Stars
Whether you see 1 star or 3 stars at the end of the meal you had a lovely time. Join me as I take you through the journey and evolution of the Michelin Guide. The guide has a unique beginning and has evolved to suit the changing times. With the...
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Episode 51
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9:04
The First 50!
A new journey began, October 2022 in podcasting exploring the world of food and drink and all that encompasses. In the first 50 episodes I covered a myriad of topics ranging from holiday traditions, cocktails, Scotch, Mezcal, over indulging, wi...
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Episode 50
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8:31
Battle of the Bars
Battle of the Bars is an epic fundraising event hosted by Naughty Oak Brewing and Lark + Sparrow Wine Bar in Orcutt, CA. The goal is to raise funds for the Aids Lifecycle Ride this summer but the other goal is to be the winning jersey for the r...
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Episode 49
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14:04
Blending Red Wine
What is blended wine? Blends are wines that do not carry a single varietal designation. Some of the finest wines in the world are actually wine blends. Bordeaux blends and Rhone blends are some of the most famous but here in California Opus One...
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Episode 48
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31:40
Easter Brunch with Dyed Eggs
Easter Traditions begin with early sunrise services, late night vigils and bonnets.Oh ya, don't forget colorful eggs and bunnies. Listen along to learn a few menu items and a few tricks to decorating eggs. To learn m...
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Episode 47
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12:11
Irish Traditions
This show is recorded in honor of everyone's favorite Leprechaun; My grandma Bogue. Elaine Marie Sheehy aka Peggy Bogue or GIGI to her great grandkids. Whether you order an Irish Car Bomb or a Guinness beer to drink you are imbibin...
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Episode 46
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14:14
Dine Out Santa Maria Style & Craft Cocktail Contest
2024 Dine Out Santa Maria Style and Craft Cocktail Contest was a month long in the Santa Maria Valley. Follow along as my friends and I visited the establishments participating in this year's festivities. We tasted amazing food, visited new bus...
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Episode 45
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23:56
Death by Chocolate, Valentine's Day Hangover
A recount of all the choices you can choose from for Valentine's Day, in regards to Chocolate. I spent a week experimenting with all the types of chocolates, mint, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate along with nuts, carame...
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Episode 44
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14:28
SuperBowl Menu Items & Bartending
What is your favorite Super Bowl menu item? BBQ chicken wings or a bowl of chili? And a quick conversation with Dennis from the Barrel Room at the Santa Maria Inn as he was on shift serving up cocktails.To learn mo...
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Episode 43
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12:16
Pappy's, since 1954
A Sunday morning brainstorming session and breakfast are good when you enjoy diner-style food with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of orange juice. My co-host, Victoria, and I ate at Pappy's Diner in Santa Maria off the 101 freeway while creati...
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Episode 42
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12:51
No Dry January For Me
A trip to wine country in January means one thing, no lines, and a chance for excellent service due to dry January followers. In this case, I am not a follower. Dry January means no alcohol, to dry out from partaking too much during the holiday...
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Episode 41
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26:17
Feast of Seven Fishes
Feast of Seven Fishes is an American Italian tradition served on Christmas Eve. Each course is specially prepared by family members crossing over multiple generations. Each course has a fish presence and at least seven different fis...
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Episode 40
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13:02
Live from España
Live from España. A conversation between two friends as one travels the Mediterranean Coast and the other at home. Victoria takes us down the lane of Alicante Spain through his visits to a museum full of Picasso paintings, old world architectur...
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Episode 39
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16:04
Baking with Kids
An afternoon baking cookies is a pure joy. With the addition of children, it becomes an immense joy. I spent an afternoon with Michelle as she baked cookies with her friends' children as their pretend grandma and pretend...
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Episode 38
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23:30
BBQ Cooking Competitions
BBQ competitions are so much more than hanging out by the pit. Skills involve:Choosing the right products.Lighting the pit adequately to maintain a proper temperature.Finding the correct seasoning for the m...
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Episode 37
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23:33
Farm Day Tours
A day on the farm is a day well spent. Attending Santa Barbara County's Farm Day in the Santa Maria Valley is full of fun interactive activities for the community to engage their senses. Join a tour by a tractor ride wit...
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Episode 36
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11:31