tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45741254720915254092024-02-07T17:50:24.288-08:00Melissa Good TasteAround, around the world she goes! Where she stops, nobody knows!Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.comBlogger1177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-78106275747018986692020-03-18T15:11:00.000-07:002020-03-18T15:57:26.917-07:00Melissa Good Taste, the Texan!That is right folks. Your California cowgirl is now a proud resident of The Republic of Texas. The Thomas Fire burned our dreams right down to the ground.
We cried.
We got mad.
Then we packed up the little stuff we had left and bought ourselves a ranch in Texas.
And, we absolutely love it.
Here is a little list of videos documenting what Scott and I have been up to:
Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-10820320717296043082019-10-14T12:46:00.001-07:002019-10-14T12:46:25.619-07:00Guess who’s back...Hello? Hello? Anyone still out there?
I am back.
Boy, do we have a lot to catch up on!
Stay tuned.
Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-68257993238934743362015-08-17T22:13:00.002-07:002015-08-17T22:13:52.722-07:00Will Work For Cacti...
Don't be mad at me, I have been a very bad blogger. I have neglected my beloved readers and just basically took a break from the pressures of creating the daily post. My life has changed a lot from my last post as I have taken a very large project on. I have been landscaping and decorating acres and acres of our Ojai ranch. I had a blank canvas to work with and worked night and day to create a Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-57161221368767707332015-03-20T14:46:00.002-07:002015-03-20T15:00:59.038-07:00Horses, horses, horses...I have been stuck on horse mode for the past weeks and haven't gotten to do much fun rood adventures so let me catch you up!I went to the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association's Winter Round-Up and did extremely well! I was the Champion of the 5/6 Non-Pro on my horse, Hip Hip Roo Rey. Not only did I win prize money but I got the sweetest compliments from spectators all day long.My horse has a Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-54247704946054156192015-03-01T11:41:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.077-07:00Rincon Brewery - Carpinteria, CA How cool does this place look? I received a special invite from my sweet friends, Lindsay to check out a new brewery located in cool Carpinteria. Carpinteria tends to be a little busy on the weekends due to the safe beaches and downtown shopping so if you see a open parking spot, you better grab it!All the beers sounded good for different reasons. The Bates Blonde is of course light Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-90023126313096605582015-02-27T15:08:00.003-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.096-07:00And.... I am back!So I am sure you all are alarmed. Where the heck has Melissa been? How could she just abandon her beloved blog? Oh no, let me reassure you... I simply took a break!I have been blogging pretty regularly for 8 years. That is a long time! As much as I love a good conversation, it does become a little repetitive at times...even for me - the little talker. I am much inspired and can't wait to tell youMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-14774647080181318442015-02-19T07:22:00.002-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.190-07:00Bye Felicia!Hey there fine folks of the Internet! I am taking a break from this informational super highway to focus on some projects at home. It will be a welcome vacation for sure! I look forward to catching you up when I am back!Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-85421939552533461492015-02-17T23:50:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.284-07:00Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole I love a good casserole.They are easy to prepare, can be frozen for future meals and most importantly they are always satisfying, comfort food. I can honestly say that most of the meals I make now are some sort of spin of a casserole. I am always on the go working so a good meal in the refrigerator is usually on hand. The most recent casserole winner is definitely this version of my Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-59899490239796406562015-02-14T15:08:00.003-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.377-07:00Rubio's - Oxnard, CA Hey have you ever been to Rubio's? I had not ever been and while my Mom and I were running errands in Oxnard, we decided it was worth a try. It isMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-46476878085040200342015-02-11T14:43:00.002-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.468-07:00My blog is on vacation!Scott took the computer and Internet chip to Texas with him so my regular blogging schedule will be on hold until he returns! Aye yi yi...Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-44816009957356726572015-02-03T10:26:00.005-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.563-07:00A day in the life...A day in the life of Melissa Good Taste has been full steam ahead with short bursts of horses, work, researching American War history (my new favorite subject since watching American Sniper) and squeezing in family and friend time. This is what I have been up to lately...I was fortunate enough to be able to make it to my girlfriend, Nichole's Birthday celebration last week at the Old Creek WineryMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-19894330765275376902015-01-31T12:25:00.002-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.659-07:00Danny's Deli - Ventura, CAI have driven past Danny's Deli probably a thousand times without ever giving it a chance. I am foolish for never stopping because the parking lot is always packed. That has to count for something! Anyway, on Friday I stopped in for an early lunch after I had my first ever MRI. MRI?! Melissa good Taste is getting old. I was sat at a large booth and was greeted by a very large jar of pickles.The Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-75455199337091494992015-01-27T23:10:00.002-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.750-07:00NoSo Vita - Ojai, CAA new place opened up in Ojai and it has gotten the attention of the local foodies in town. Located across the street from Wells Fargo Bank, it makes for a nice stop while running errands in town. I met Christian and Dana there to give it a try for myself.Portions are small and options on what to order are very limited as changes to any menu item are not allowed. To share with the table we Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-85350720162704765072015-01-24T10:40:00.002-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.769-07:00Ranch House - Ojai, CA"Where has Melissa Good Taste been? She hasn't been posting much..."I am have been spending most of my time at the new Ojai Ranch House. The restaurant has a long history in the Ojai Valley and I have been thrilled to be teamed up with such an incredible staff. Take a look at a few shots of the updated restaurant. The evening is the most magical time at the restaurant, it is like a magical gardenMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-3182947310656569572015-01-21T15:06:00.003-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.819-07:00Busy! Busy! Busy!Omg. Where have I been? What have I been doing?! I cannot believe I have left my nice little blog alone for an entire week! I woke up everyday convincing myself I would create a post and by the end of the day I have been to tired to even attempt turning on the computer. Sheesh, time really does fly... Let me catch you up on what has been going on. Scott took a load of the show horses to showMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-38442465588208416632015-01-13T09:04:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.839-07:00Cutting + Cheesecake - ArizonaGreetings y'all! This was pretty much my Arizona "Jump Start Your Year" Horse Show outfit. It was chilly willy in the mornings so you know I had on layer upon layer. Bloggin' from our Ford 650...I couldn't stand not taking a photo of these two dudes. Bobby and Scott have been friends for over 20 years. I love this photo.Lunch at the horse show took a few trial and error runs but by the last day Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-83399078469711412992015-01-08T07:06:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.889-07:00Eating through Chains - AZScott and I hit the road late Monday night for Arizona for a 5 day horse show. While he drove I curled up as best as I could and napped during our drive into the desert. As soon as Scott decided to pull off the highway for a break, I instantly woke up and jumped out of the truck.He pulled into a McDonald's and I was starting to configure what I was going to order before I even got out of the Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-82615527006982619882015-01-03T09:39:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:00:59.984-07:00Little Napoli - Carmel, CAWhile in San Juan Bautista over Christmas I got to spend a night out with James and Kate in Carmel. We kicked off our evening at the Caraccioli Cellars Tasting Room. Kate and I enjoyed a glass of their award winning Brut Rose. It was lovely, blend of not too sweet and not too dry. It was the perfect start to our meal to come!Little Napoli is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-78271763459759148452014-12-30T15:32:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:01:00.035-07:00Christmas Day - San Juan Bautista, CA On Christmas morning my Mom woke up peacefully to wander downstairs to make a hearty breakfast at an easy pace. As we did not need to do our usual Santa present madness this year as it was just us big kids to entertain. Christmas ham, hash potatoes and sunny side up eggs fueled us for a relaxed day ahead. We opened a few presents after breakfast. It was fun for me to play Santa and look at Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-14503479564844554792014-12-28T10:41:00.000-08:002014-12-28T10:41:07.833-08:00Christmas Eve 2014 - San Juan Bautista, CA
I love, love, love going back home for Christmas. My parents are always the kindest hosts, cook the best food and make you feel so welcome. When I pulled into the driveway on Christmas Eve my Mom's house was already beautifully decorated and her cooking was in full swing.
Our table settings used to set for 30+ people but now they are usually set for 8. It is way less hectic and a much moreMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-5208578356003780702014-12-23T09:12:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:01:00.107-07:00Date Night! Lure + Birdman Hey party people! I know last night was only a Monday so I shouldn't be so excited for a wild, date night on the town but in my humble opinion these are the best nights to go out! One, you never really need a reservation to go anywhere and all the really wild, obnoxious people are probably at home nursing their hangovers and wounded bank accounts. So we date on Mondays!We always start off with a Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-15201748594476119062014-12-20T11:09:00.002-08:002015-03-20T15:01:00.128-07:00Cactus Cooler Time!So I have to come clean, I love soda. I have a whole refrigerator in my house dedicated to the bubbly cans of sugar. It is called the "soda fridge" and is stocked regularly. When I have mini visitors come to the house they marvel at all the selections they can choose from. I like mixing it up so I bought "Cactus Cooler" - an orange and pineapple soda that is quite refreshing. I did a little Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-58896275592482899182014-12-19T08:16:00.002-08:002015-03-20T15:01:00.180-07:00Azu Anniversary Dinner - Ojai, CAOur Anniversary dinners are always special to me. We usually spend them at The ranch House but due to a last minute plan change we ended up at Azu. I had been there with Dana for lunch not to long ago and enjoyed it so I was very excited. We ordered a celebratory cocktail and cheers to many more years!Our starters came up and I was excited to dig in to my Beet and Burrata Salad. The cheese was Melissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-9028723782015340292014-12-17T10:56:00.003-08:002015-03-20T15:01:00.208-07:00Happy Anniversary!Happy 4th Anniversary to my darling husband, Scott. Not only does he encourage me to be the best Melissa Good Taste I can be but he puts up with all my crazy food adventures. Thank you! Cheers to many more years and lots of culinary delights!Just a few snaps of some of my favorite moments over the last few years...Scott & MelissaMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4574125472091525409.post-29732259374934989372014-12-13T10:47:00.001-08:002015-03-20T15:01:00.258-07:00The Summit - Re-opened - Ojai, CAThe Summit is a little hamburger stand located just a mile down the road from my house. It has opened and closed 3 times since I have moved in four years ago. The operators rent the building, struggle to keep it open on quiet weekdays but then completely flourish on the weekend with bikers, cyclists and tourists. It is a vicious cycle, but us locals love a place to jet down to grab some lunch. SoMelissa Good Tastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.com0