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Getting in the holiday spirit in Ojai, California By Sandra Scott |
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It was shirtsleeve weather, so we just could
not get in the Christmas spirit. After our farm tour we headed back
to Lavender Inn to a social hour with wine and cheese. Lavender Inn
is a wonderful
As soon as we walked into Suzanne’s and saw the
brightly decorated Christmas tree and other decorations we realized
that snow is not necessary to get in the holiday spirit. To enhance
the mood John and I ordered some spirits, namely one of
Suzanne’s
signature Christmas-looking Limoncello
In fact Suzanne’s Cuisine menu offers a wide variety of selections that include local produce such as butternut squash puree soup, assorted grilled and mixed vegetables with wild and brown rice, and other main dishes accompanied with fresh local veggies. From lovely fresh baked breads to our entrees laced with fresh herbs grown in Suzanne’s private garden to the friendly staff it was a memorable evening. Suzanne’s Cuisine is a mother-daughter enterprise with Suzanne the talented cook who handles everything in the kitchen while the daughter uses her MBA expertise to keep the front of the house running with superb efficiency. The restaurant with a real wood fire ablaze, the holiday decorations, and staff that made us feel like family we realized that snow is not necessary to get in the holiday spirit. For more information check: www.ojaioliveoil.com, www.lavenderinn.com, and www.suzannescuisine.com.
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spas,
and boutique shops. We visited the Asquith Farm where we toured the
olive grove with olive trees dating back 150 years. The tour begins
outside with the history of the grove, an explanation of the olive
varieties, the maturing process and harvesting of the olives, and
continues inside with how they create their premium-quality olive
oils followed by tastings. Along with their Extra Virgin Estate
Olive Oil they also offer olive oil infused with a variety of
flavors including rosemary, garlic, lemon and pomegranate.
luxury lodging that is the oldest building in Ojai.
It was once a schoolhouse that now has a beautiful garden area and
spa. Located in the center of town it is close to shopping, the
local museum, and dining, with the farms just a short drive away.
All the rooms are uniquely decorated and sport a balcony. When we
inquired about a place for dinner the innkeeper suggested we dine at
Suzanne’s Cuisine Restaurant.
Pomegranate Martini made with
1 oz of Ventura Limoncello Company Originale, 1 oz vodka, and 1 1/ 2
oz pomegranate juice shaken with ice. It seemed so appropriate since
the Limoncello was
made nearby and pomegranates are just one of the
many crops grown in the Ojai area.