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What’s New in Healdsburg Food & Wine for 2014
Healdsburg was named one of the best small towns in America earlier this year, but business owners aren’t willing to rest on their laurels. An exciting crop… Continue Reading
Three Unexpected Grilled Vegetable Ideas for Summer
Tired of firing up the grill and reaching for corn on the cob as your staple side dish? Here are three unexpected vegetables that are delicious when… Continue Reading
Wine Making Process Video: One Year at a Vineyard and Winery
Here’s a month-by-month look at the wine making process and what happens behind the scenes at a winery during winter, spring, summer and fall–from the lifecycle of… Continue Reading
Chefs use Made With Paper iPad App to Sketch Recipes
The great Michel Bras says his cooking is inspired by nature, and he draws pictures of each dish. Legendary Chef Ferran Adrià of elBulli fame has an exhibit of… Continue Reading
Christmas Table Decorations: Jingle Bells Flower Arrangement Idea
The towering oak trees of Jordan Estate–with their evergreen foliage and swaying moss–are often inspiration for my Christmas table decorations. This festive flower arrangement idea brings an… Continue Reading
Recommended Gifts for Cooks: Best Kitchen Gadgets
Looking for gifts for cooks this time of year? As a chef, I love gifting friends and family cooking tools. It’s an opportunity to share the latest… Continue Reading
Fall Dessert Recipe: Dried Fuyu Persimmons Dipped in Blond Chocolate
Every November, the bountiful harvest from the Jordan garden’s persimmon tree inspires us to create new recipes. This simple, fall dessert is made with dried persimmons and… Continue Reading
Pickled Garden Vegetable Escabeche Recipe with Tips
When we decided to create the Jordan Estate Tour & Tasting, I began brainstorming tasty vegetarian recipe ideas. Because this new tour offers visitors an inside look at… Continue Reading
How to Make Dry Rub Video Recipe for Three Exotic Spice Rubs
We are fortunate in Sonoma wine country to be able to fire up the terrace grill almost year-round, but summer is still the season when we grill… Continue Reading
How to Infuse Olive Oil Video: Give the Gift of Infused Oil
Homemade infused olive oil is one of my favorite gifts for dinner parties, Mother’s Day or “just because.” Learn how to infuse your own oils at home… Continue Reading