Napa and Sonoma Honey: Wineries that Also Make the Fruit of the Hive
Bees are a farmer’s best friend, pollinating plants that produce flowers and fruit. Although bees aren’t necessary to pollinate grapevines, they play a major role in the… Continue Reading
Nine Sonoma Valley Wineries with Fantastic Cheese Pairings
A short drive north from San Francisco introduces the tranquil wine region of Sonoma Valley — not to be confused with Sonoma County or Sonoma, the town.… Continue Reading
Create Elegant Summer Centerpieces for Your Table
Elegant summer centerpieces make any indoor or outdoor dining occasion more memorable. At Jordan, we enjoy weaving foraged as well as sourced flowers and plants into our… Continue Reading
Reinvent Authentic Hawaiian Poke with these Delicious Tuna Poke Bowl Recipes
The ubiquitous Hawaiian dish, poke, blends fresh cubed fish with layers of rich, savory flavors for a delicious, healthy bite. Growing up in Hawaii, I ate ahi… 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
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
How to Make a Spring Tulip Wreath
What better way to welcome spring than with a beautiful floral wreath on your front door? A spring tulip wreath is a simple DIY project that adds… Continue Reading
7 Essential Bee Garden Design Tips
Bees may be small, but they are critically important to the sustainability of agriculture and ecosystems. Plants and flowers depend on them as pollinators, and they discourage… Continue Reading
25 Fascinating Honey Bee Facts to Sweeten the Mind
Honey bees are fascinating creatures. Not only do they make delicious honey, but they also are responsible for pollinating crops. Even though wine grapes are cultivated (meaning… Continue Reading