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Amber Turpin

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  • Food and Travel Writer, Freelance
  • None, North Bay Bohemian, Pacific Sun
  • None, 7x7
  • None, 7x7, Freelance
California
As seen in: 7x7, Yahoo Life, BBC Travel, Flipboard, The Mercury News, Baltimore Sun, Miami Herald, The Denver Post, Thrillist, Bon Appetit, Orlando Sentinel and
Covers:  Food, Travel, Wine, Recipe Development, Family, Hotels
Doesn't Cover: Sports, Auto, Religion

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Amber Selene Turpin is a freelance food and travel writer based in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. She is a regular contributor to Edible Magazines, 7x7 and Diablo Magazine and columnist for North Bay Bohemian and Pacific Sun Weekly. She is also Story Editor for Edible Silicon Valley, with work appearing in Bon Appétit, BBC Travel, Thrillist, Men's Journal, EatingWell and many other publications over the last twenty years. The regionality of food and drink and the sensory power they hol…

Amber Turpin’s Journalist Portfolio

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Western US whiskey - Decanter scotch whisky spirits

Western US whiskey - Decanter scotch whisky spirits

it's time to discover Western US whiskey: In the brave new world of American Single Malts is there a defining…

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Modern Guide to Los Olivos: Small-Town Charm in Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country

Modern Guide to Los Olivos: Small-Town Charm in Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country

There's a sense of discovery travelers feel "stumbling" upon a small town. This, of course, is often the evol…

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This classic Northern California beach town finally has a hotel worthy of its stunning location.

This classic Northern California beach town finally has a hotel worthy of its stunning location.

If you had told me in 1998 that the dingy and damp ground-floor apartment of my college roommate's boyfriend …

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Olive Oil at Vinarosa: From Tree to Table to Spa | The Olive Oil Professor

Olive Oil at Vinarosa: From Tree to Table to Spa | The Olive Oil Professor

At Vinarosa Resort & Spa, 75 percent of the estate olive oil goes to the kitchen.

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Bespoke Fragrance Is In-Design Your Own Signature Perfume at These Bay Area Shops and Classes

Bespoke Fragrance Is In-Design Your Own Signature Perfume at These Bay Area Shops and Classes

Of the five common senses, smell is the one most linked to emotion and memory.We aren't just highly attuned t…

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End Summer Right with the Best Bay Area Day Trips for Every Day of the Week

End Summer Right with the Best Bay Area Day Trips for Every Day of the Week

Astounding as it may seem, some people are saying that summer is over-a sentiment likely stemming from the fa…

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Spicy Krautini

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By Amber Turpin Verified
| Edible Santa Barbara Verified
Photo: Rob Bilson As someone who likes to have a jar or two of fermented vegetables around, I always find myself with extra sauerkraut or kimchi juice in the fridge. This recipe utilizes that extra liquid, enhancing a very classic cocktail with a kick of spice and gut health.
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From Orchard to Glass in the Santa Rita Hills

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By Amber Turpin Verified
| Edible Santa Barbara Verified
It has been 10 years since Sarah and Marko Suput transplanted themselves and their family to the former llama farm in the Santa Rita Hills that has become Rock 12 Distillery. On these 10 acres, a few miles past Buellton towards Lompoc, they use well water for distillation in a traditional copper pot still, and ingredients for their flavored spirits come from their own orchards. It’s a true farm-to-glass operation, the first of its kind in the region.
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Bloody Mia

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By Amber Turpin Verified
| Edible Santa Barbara Verified
Think of this as a quick summertime solution to quench that weekend brunch Bloody Mary craving. The flavors skew toward Italy, leaning into ripe tomatoes at the peak of the season. Feel free to leave out the anchovy (and Worcestershire sauce) if you want to keep this drink vegan.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

restaurant reviewer for a small weekly paper

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Michael Chabon
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