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Romance al Fresco

Between oak trees and vines of robust, masculine red wine grapes, a table is set for two

An MBN Production, by Naz Madaen

805.218.3800, naz@makeupbynaz.net

Photo: JTori Photography

Set Design: Nana Kucheki, Creative Touch Designs

Food Stylist: Lisa Dodge

Model: Damon Brink

Shot on location at Noble Oaks Winery, Ojai



Handmade truffles and chocolates from Trufflehound’s Fine Chocolates, 607 E. Main St., Ventura; 805.648.5870, trufflehoundsfinechocolates.com

Baked goods from G-Free Bakery, Ventura, specializing in gluten-free and vegan products made with natural and organic ingredients. Owner Michelle Wilson-Pettit, 805.320.7413

Cheeses, Creminelli Fine Meats, and panini assortment from Paradise Pantry, 677 E. Main St., Ventura; 805.641.9440, paradisepantry.com

Cheeses shown: Serafina aged Gouda; Tartufello, California cow milk with black truffles and Spanish marcona almonds; Cana de Cabra Spanish goat cheese topped with pear fig jam; Blu Valshiusella Italian blue cheese

Panini shown: Smoked Hamlette with cave-aged Gruyere and cinnamon clove conserve; roast turkey with organic walnut pesto and aged white cheddar 



English tea and tea accoutrement from Rosie Lee Imports, 673 E. Main St., Ventura; 805.643.5832, rosieleeimports.com



Red Leopard rooibos green tea, $6.50; black licorice Catherine wheels, $2.50; Wilkin & Sons Tiny Tip raspberry and lemon curd jams, $8.25; mojito lime Painted Ladies teapot, $32

Silverware and accessories from TLC Housewares, 369 E. Main St., Ventura; 805.643.3377, tlchousewares.net

Bamboo handle cheese knife, $12.99; bamboo handle hors d’oeuvres spoons, $19.99 (set of 4); monogrammed tea towels, $14.99 (set of 2); Italian measuring jug vase, $15.99

Furnishings and accessories from B. on Main, 337 E. Main St., Ventura; 805.643.9309, b-onmain.com



Burlap French bolster pillow, $54; Fair Trade Peruvian embroidered pillow, $165; GoVino shatterproof wine glasses, $12 (set of 4); wicker and glass fruit bowl, $22; wicker-encased silver pitcher, $25; red and green silverware, $2.95 ea.; silver wine caddy, $24.95; white metal lantern votives, $8.95; green cotton napkins, $4.95; round, red Casa Fina plates, $23 ea.; white cake stand, $25; domed cupcake stands, $45 (sm.) and $55 (lg.)

Malbec, cabernet, and pinot wines made by the family owned and operated Noble Oaks Winery, Ojai; 805.640.9990, nobleoaks.com

07-01-2011

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