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Food Pairing with Cabernet Sauvignon: Red Wine-Friendly Marinades and Dry Rubs
When seeking to take your steak to the next level, there are plenty of tricks that will get you there. But it’s a different talent to flawlessly… Continue Reading
Five Types of Grills and Smokers: Chef’s Choices
The invention of the backyard grill paved the way for a fascinating evolution of live-fire cooking tools since the midcentury. We use many types of grills and… Continue Reading
Wines with Low Alcohol in Napa and Sonoma: The 2021 Winery Map
California wine country has its share of Sonoma and Napa winery maps. Each is organized by geographic region, offering tourists a convenient, vinous travel guide to Napa… Continue Reading
Best Fuels for BBQ and Grilling
Flames cook our food, but it’s the fuel that brings the most flavor. In this article, I explore the best fuels for BBQ and grilling—from both natural… Continue Reading
Wine Pairing with BBQ and Grilled Foods
Grilling has the amazing ability to bring food and wine closer together. Along with transforming simple ingredients through char, smoke and caramelization, the cooking method also impacts… Continue Reading
Unique Grilling Ideas: Veggies, Fruit and Other Surprises
What is it about grilling that makes food taste so good? Is it the unique magic that smoke imparts? The fun of communal cooking with friends and… Continue Reading
Sonoma County Summer Activities: Top 10 Things to Do
Wine Country summers are made for one thing: getting outside. As Sonoma County emerges from 16 months of COVID-19 restrictions, local wineries, restaurants and outfitters are embracing… Continue Reading
Natural Table Decorations for Outdoor Summer Dinners
Creating a centerpiece is about much more than arranging an assortment of flowers or natural table decorations on the dining table. Instead, I draw inspiration for tablescapes… Continue Reading
Healdsburg Restaurant Trends That Aren’t Going Away
Restaurateurs cooked up so many creative ways to serve customers during the pandemic, the interns at Eater likely pulled all-nighters to keep up on coverage. While restaurants… Continue Reading
Best Burgers in Healdsburg
A burger in its simplest form consists of two main elements: a bun and a choice of meat. But what takes a burger to the next level?… Continue Reading