Category Archives: Food and Wine

The pop of opening a bottle of Champagne can gather the attention of an entire room. Sparkling wine is used in celebrations around the world. When it ... Read More

Pears are one of the quintessential fall fruits. This recipe for Pear Pie with Blue Cheese and Walnut Crust is practically autumn in edible form. The ... Read More

I just love this Butternut Squash Bisque recipe... and whenever fall arrives, it is time for this wonderful smooth and rich soup.  If you want to ski... Read More

Several celebrated Napa Valley multi-generation-run wineries with deep Napa Valley roots and history have introduced fresh, alternative experiences be... Read More

There is almost nothing more enjoyable than rich, chocolate cream cheese brownies. Give this recipe a try and see if you can resist eating more than o... Read More

VGS Chateau Potelle owner Jean-Noel Fourmeaux, winemaker Kale Anderson and Vice President Matthew Regan invited a group of journalists for the first t... Read More

With the temperatures topping 100 degrees, the question is what to prepare for a dinner with company?The first answer is nothing where the oven mu... Read More

By this time of year, the tomatoes are perfect and so are the melons. So, what could be better then to combine them and make a watermelon salad?!T... Read More

[caption id="attachment_37440" align="alignright" width="300"] The Guggenheim Museum[/caption]In 1991, Spain’s Basque Country’s government sugge... Read More

There are many versions of gazpacho, some made with moistened bread and ground almonds, some that are chunky, some that are puréed, and some that don... Read More

Lodi, two hours inland from San Francisco and a galaxy away from Napa Valley, is known for big, fruity Zinfandels. In fact, Lodi wineries produce some... Read More

Summer is my favorite season! I love the warm weather and the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables at the local grocery stores and farmer’s markets... Read More