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Cheese and Wine Tasting at Sonoma Wineries – Top 30 Experiences Revealed

Cheese and wine tasting has been a pastime for food enthusiasts forever, but although these two mates are close friends, not all fromage pairs perfectly with all… Continue Reading

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Beginners’ Foraging Guide: Four Foraging Tips from a Wine Country Chef

During his tenure as executive chef at Jordan Winery, Todd Knoll has become an expert in foraging. He shared his foraging guide tips for beginners in the… Continue Reading

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Olives and Olive Oil Health Benefits & Fun Facts

Ever since Franciscan missionaries from Mexico first brought olive trees to California in the 18th century, Golden State farmers have been growing olives to produce olive oil… Continue Reading

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How to Make Chocolate Truffles? Video Demonstration & Recipe

It’s that time of year when people across the world celebrate love and indulge in chocolate. I make homemade chocolate truffles for the overnight accommodations turndown service at… Continue Reading

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How to Make Flaky Pie Crust Video + Apple Pie Crust Recipe

The art of achieving a golden, flaky pie crust can be a challenge for many bakers. In this easy pie crust baking demonstration video, I share tips… Continue Reading

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How to Make Macarons Video: Step by Step French Macarons Recipe & Tips

Looking for cookie recipe ideas for your cookie exchange, housewarming gifts or dinner party? This easy macaron recipe will do the trick. I’ve been baking since grade… Continue Reading

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How to Make Mini Apple Pies and Mini Cranberry Streusel Pies

Though my How to Make Flaky Apple Pie Crust video tutorial is one of our most viewed on YouTube, I often prefer making mini pies. They take… Continue Reading

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Gift Ideas for Cooks: Best Kitchen Knives for Home Cooks and Chefs

Trying to find great gift ideas for home cooks or burgeoning chefs? Chef Todd Knoll of Jordan Winery recommends three very different–and equally useful– best kitchen knives… Continue Reading