THE JOURNAL

Setting the Thanksgiving Table with Caroline Diani

It’s that time of year again to dust off your traditional family recipes, call up your loved ones and welcome them over for a delicious Thanksgiving gathering. We took advantage of our temperate cl...

DIANI Living Summer Fête with Merci Montecito

There is something magical about warm summer nights in Santa Barbara, especially with the Mission as a backdrop. They make for slow meals, lingering conversation and the dreamiest ambience. One of ...

Caroline’s Favorite Spring Appetizer

The blooming buds and sunny skies mixed with spring’s flurry of celebrations – like Mother’s Day, graduations and the start of wedding season – bring out the inner host in me. Long gone are the day...

Caroline Diani’s Favorite Winter Recipe

One of my favorite dishes to prepare this time of year is soup. Jeffrey and I love how easily it comes together with only a few fresh ingredients and it’s a great way to get your daily dose of vege...

Caroline’s Go-To Summer Recipe

In the summer after work, Jeffrey and I want to be outside enjoying the weather as much as possible. So when it comes to meals at home, we like to keep it fresh and simple.  For those of you who do...