Author Archives: oak_man

Help us can win the numbers game! Dear James, Last night I received a disturbing email. It was from a contact telling me one big PR firm dedicates over 50 staff fulltime to the Monsanto account. On top of this, Monsanto … Continue reading →

Call the White House today to Tell President Obama to enforce fair market GIPSA rules for farmers today! Dear James,   These are dark days for family farmers and ranchers in America, but we have hope. While farmers and ranchers … Continue reading →

We would like to welcome Chef Frederick Villa to the staff of Live Oak Catering. Chef Frederick and Chef Jamie worked together years ago and their teamwork is going to bring Live Oak Catering to new levels of success. Welcome … Continue reading →

Call Congress today to Support Economic Recovery by Supporting Organic Agriculture! Dear James,   With the recent approval of three genetically modified (GMO) crops in Washington DC, the threat to organic agriculture has never been greater. But the truth is, … Continue reading →

It’s springtime again and soon it will be summer and children across the country will be enjoying one of their favorite fruits — strawberries. Unfortunately, due to a poor decision last year by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and … Continue reading →

History of the Luau In old Hawaii a luau meant a lavish food extravaganza to fete royalty, foreign dignitaries, powerful chieftains, or hundreds of guests at important weddings, christenings or birthdays. Luaus often lasted for days and required an incredible … Continue reading →

Santa Maris Style BBQ in Santa Barbara CA By Live Oak Grill Catering. Santa Maria Style Barbecue Santa Maria Style Beef: 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 top sirloin steak (3″ thick), or tri-tip … Continue reading →

In the last two years alone America has witnessed some of the largest food safety recalls in our nation’s history, including the American Peanut Corporation fiasco and more recently, Jack DeCoster’s massive egg recall. If one thing is clear from … Continue reading →

Live Oak Catering wishes to extend a holiday wish to everyone by offering a 10% discount during the month of December. Call us and lets plan your Christmas or new years bash together and bring in 2011 with a bang!!! … Continue reading →

Tis the season! Holiday goodies are everywhere! Kathleen sent me these fabulous tips last year and I thought they were worth passing on… 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the … Continue reading →