Our Best Squash Recipes – Wine Country Garden Style
A true American staple, squash has grown on our continent for over 12,000 years. Our fall garden still provides us with summer squash, and we’re beginning to… Continue Reading
Olive Oil Infusion Recipe: A Cook’s Secret Weapon
This holiday season, let’s make a pact to give foodie gifts our friends and loved ones will welcome rather than re-gift (looking at you, fruitcake). Instead, try… Continue Reading
Four Fall Harvest Salads Made to Pair with Cabernet Sauvignon
With the brisk winds of fall come the long-awaited harvest of earthy vegetables and bright greens, and one of the best ways to capture this bounty is… 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
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
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
The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party Menu
Being the host for a festive occasion like New Year’s Eve can be a daunting task. The pressure is on to impress, entertain and serve elegant food… Continue Reading
How to Use Fennel: Go Wild in Cooking
Every year, leafy plants as tall as NBA players sprout up throughout Sonoma County wine country, spreading yellow flower “dust” from their crowns along fence lines and… Continue Reading
Eight Edible Wild Plants to Forage this Spring
Over the years, foraging has become an integral part of the culinary program at Jordan Winery. I spend at least a few hours every week exploring the… Continue Reading