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How to Make a Summer Wreath (DIY Video)
Summer’s bounty of beautiful color begs to be featured as home decor. With only a few minutes and some foraged and sourced foliage, you can create a… Continue Reading
Enjoying a Delicacy: A Chef’s Three Creative Abalone Recipes
In Sonoma County, abalone diving and the meals following a good harvest day are legendary. If I serve abalone at Jordan Winery, it will be followed by… Continue Reading
Dinner Party Ideas: Vegetable Crudites Edible Centerpieces Recipe
Summer is my favorite season for entertaining because it makes throwing dinner parties so easy. Step into a garden or farmer’s market, and you have all the… Continue Reading
What is a Charcuterie Board: 10 Tips for an Easy Wine Pairing Appetizer
People often ask, “What is a charcuterie board (plus how to pronounce it) and what should go on it?” This is one of the easiest appetizers to serve… Continue Reading
Elegant July 4th Menu Ideas
While America’s favorite summer holiday might be synonymous with fireworks, beer and hot dogs, we like to celebrate our country’s freedom with some elegant wine country flare.… Continue Reading
Sonoma Wineries Featuring Wine and Charcuterie Tastings
Italy knows best: Wine should always be sipped with a side of cured meat. But don’t worry, you don’t need to fly to Europe to pair your… Continue Reading
Five Healdsburg Wineries with Charcuterie Wine Pairings
A charcuterie plate is often considered one of the easiest food pairings for wine—it’s filled with an array of rich, savory sausages, air-dried meats and pâtés, all… Continue Reading
Perfect Chardonnay Food Pairings with Recipes
As America’s favorite white wine, chardonnay graces every restaurant wine list and many dinner tables across the country. This versatile grape can be fashioned into endless wine… Continue Reading
Napa and Sonoma Sparkling Wine Tastings with Food
Sales of sparkling wines and Champagne have skyrocketed in recent years. We’re all looking for a reason to celebrate, right? But those bright, crisp bubblies make our… Continue Reading
How to Make Mini Rosemary Wreath Place Settings
While shopping for a dinner party, don’t forget to add table setting ingredients to your cart. Sometimes it’s the last thing on a host’s mind, but a… Continue Reading