Tag: Ventura

— History, Ventura County —

Pretty Poinsettias: The popular holiday plant played big part in local history

December 12, 2020

While Dec. 12 is National Poinsettia Day, the pretty and popular holiday plant has quite a history on a more local level, including in Ventura County. At the beginning of the 20th Century, palm trees were flourishing and the City of Ventura had the nickname of “Palm City.” But then poinsettias became a larger crop… Read More Pretty Poinsettias: The popular holiday plant played big part in local history

— Food, Made in the 805, Shopping, Ventura County —

Made in the 805: Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections

April 10, 2018

Visitors to Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections always have the same thing to say: Every piece of chocolate not only tastes delicious, they are a work of art. That’s because chocolatiers Jennifer Smith and Sophia Smith-Grunder have set a certain standard for every single thing they make in their shop on Main Street in Ventura.… Read More Made in the 805: Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections