The Ultimate Crocker Starr Harvest Party “Carnivus Maximus”
When summer is on the way out with the colors of fall burgeoning upon the valley and the aromas of harvest are perfuming the air, what better time for a celebration of wine, harvest, and merriment. One of the queens of the crop orchestrated by winemaker and co-owner Pam Starr is Crocker Starr’s Annual Carnivus Maximus soiree held every year on the Sunday before Labor Day at the winery’s St. Helena location.
The Great Rose Pairing at CIA Copia
Summer wine and food events are abundant around the Napa Valley during the summer months. One of the more unique and refreshing events which took place at the CIA at Copia this summer was The Great Rosé Pairing held this summer at CIA at Copia. Rosé and other pink wines have accelerated in popularity over the past several years with many wineries adding a Rosé style to their wine portfolios. Pink Wines from all over the US and the globe were represented at this lively, colorful event.
Planning a Wedding in the Napa Valley
Wedding Planning Tips to Tying the Knot in Wine Country Weddings in Napa Valley’s wine country has become a vast industry over the last 20 years and growing by leaps and bounds every day. Napa Valley exudes romance with its Tuscan painted hills, miles and miles...Ravioli “Sunny Side Up” with Farm Egg and Truffle Butter
Ravioli Recipe “Sunny side up” with Farm Egg and Truffle Butter Ravioli “Sunny side up” with Farm Egg and Truffle Butter Serves 4 4 fresh farm eggs (plus one egg for egg wash) 1 sheet fresh pasta (eight 5 inch squares) ½ cup cooked white beans ½ cup...Interview with Ken Frank – Host Chef of the Napa Truffle Festival
I recently sat down with Chef Ken Frank of La Toque to get his personal history and recommendations for truffles. Being a celebrated Michelin star chef renowned for his knowledge of truffles, he had a lot to share. I started at the beginning…