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Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Fri Feb 13, 2026 | 11:38am

Remembering the Ruskeys, California’s Most Adventurous Farmers

Jay and Kristen Ruskey, pioneers of growing coffee, caviar limes, and more in California, died together last Sunday.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Fri Sep 05, 2025 | 5:22pm

Santa Barbara’s University Club played host to an eye-opening survey of 25 white wines.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Sat Mar 30, 2024 | 9:20am

Ever since I started writing about wine back at the turn of the millennium, the industry’s public messaging posture has

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Tue Mar 26, 2024 | 1:05pm

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Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Sep 28, 2022 | 9:43am

Here’s a hefty roundup of my summer excursions in the two-plus months that I took a break from this column.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Jun 15, 2022 | 9:48am

Collecting dusty recipe books from a neighbor’s yard sale; plus, recent eats and this week’s stories.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Jun 08, 2022 | 10:11am

A food report from the high hinterlands of the Los Padres National Forest.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed May 04, 2022 | 9:02am

My favorite memories following two-plus Paso Robles days of drinking, talking, and thinking about Rhône-style wines.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Wed Apr 27, 2022 | 9:54am

On ditching extensive interviews and background information to tell a more experiential story.

Full Belly Files By Matt Kettmann | Thu Apr 21, 2022 | 9:21am

Here’s an update on the continued momentum of agave spirits in California.