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This is Where Gratitude Begins
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Happy Beginnings
Early childhood education programming and support with local nonprofit Storyteller
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Thanksgiving Casual
Herb roasted chicken breast with farro, butternut squash + shaved brussels sprout salad
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Kyle’s Kitchen Turns 10
A decade of great food and greater purpose
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This is Where Gratitude Begins
Article and Photography by Anna Maria Stump When the entire city of Santa Barbara is encased in fog, a gentle mist carries the sound of the fog horn from the end of the breakwater right into my living room. As I soak in the repeating hum, there are two grounding elements around this city that are always visible: The Channel Islands, our captivating front yard, and Mt. Figueroa, our majestic backyard. In the golden light of a Santa Barbara morning, you can feel a kind of quiet thanks. The...
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Happy Beginnings
Early childhood education programming and support with local nonprofit Storyteller Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Photography by Provided “We are helping families rewrite their story,” says Gabriella Garcia, Executive Director of Storyteller. The Santa Barbara nonprofit has been supporting families in need for 37 years. What started as a small, roped-off section of the Transition House parking lot is now a local institution with three campuses dedicated to providing a safe play space...
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Thanksgiving Casual
Herb roasted chicken breast with farro, butternut squash + shaved brussels sprout salad Article by Mia Pasqualucci, Healthy Warrior SB | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher Sometimes keeping Thanksgiving casual is the way to go. Skip the laborious turkey. Choose an alternative grain. Honor seasonal produce, and be generous with the goat cheese. Ingredients: Chicken breast: 1 per person, look for an organic free-range option Farro : 1/2 cup dry per person (it will double in size once...
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Kyle’s Kitchen Turns 10
A decade of great food and greater purpose Article by Collin Harmon | Photography by Provided It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Kyle’s Kitchen first opened its doors in Santa Barbara. From day one, this spot has been about so much more than burgers and fries. It’s about community, inclusion, and celebrating the idea that everyone has something meaningful to bring to the table. "What began as a family mission has grown into a movement fueled by connection, compassion, and the...
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