Californiavore

Eating and drinking, cooking and tasting wine. Exploring the food, drinks and people making life delicious in the Golden State.

By Amy Powell

· Launched 3 years ago

What the Cow Ate

Family Road Trip to the Cheese Museum + Asparagus and Comté + Jura white wines
May 24 • Amy Powell

Spiny, Spiky Spring

Working for the season’s bounty + Spring Nopales Salad Recipe
Apr 19 • Amy Powell

Go Ahead, Make that Shrimp Cheesy

Debunking a Stinky Myth + Cheesy Ancho Shrimp Tacos with Crunchy Slaw + Bubbles for Tacos (or Easter Brunch)
Mar 29 • Amy Powell

A New Look for Old Zin

Embarrassing Wine Stories + Flank Steak with Lemon Butter and Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Mar 15 • Amy Powell

The Pot is Always Half-Full

Cooking with a Beginners Mind (Part 2: Induction Stove Cooking) + Caramelized Meyer Lemon and Sardine Spaghetti Recipe
Feb 22 • Amy Powell

The Watched Pot Boils

Taking the plunge with induction + Kung Pao Pork + Gigondas to pair with stir-fry
Jan 25 • Amy Powell

A ‘Yes, And’ Year

2026 Goals and How to Meet Them + Make it Homemade Black Beans Recipe
Jan 18 • Amy Powell

Drink and Read: Gifts for Wine and Book Lovers

Last minute gifts. It's never too late for a good read.
Dec 21, 2025 • Amy Powell