Michelin Award Gala in New York City
Ken Frank of Napa Valley’s La Toque Restaurant recently teamed up on October 30th with two other Michelin star celebrity chefs, Eric Ripert and...
Ca’Momi Osteria Cocktail Recipes: Heartcraft Sparkling
Festive Libations Amalfi • 1 ½ oz. ca’ momi heartcrafted vodka limoncello (not available retail, this is housemade) • 3 oz. heartcraft by ca’ momi...
New Years Celebrations in the Napa Valley
New Year’s Celebrations in the Napa Valley Silverado Resort New Year's Eve Dinner in The Grill Sunday, December 31st Festive New Year's Eve...
Braised Pork Belly with Roasted K&J Orchards Apricots, Pickled Green Strawberries and Nasturtium
Braised pork belly with roasted K&J Orchards apricots, pickled green strawberries and nasturtium • 3lbs pork belly (no skin) • Belly rub (1C...
Wine Country Holiday Gift Ideas
Unique Holiday Gift Ideas Created in the Napa Valley By Dynie Sanderson Here are a few really special Holiday gift ideas to take away with you from...
Argentina Adventures Begin
The delicious Argentina adventures begin. Off to Argentina to savor in the flavors and bounty of their beautiful and vast country. Setting off on a...
Celebrated Argentinian Chef Francis Mallmann Brings Live Fire Cooking to Auction Napa Valley
Chef Francis Mallmann orchestrated and inspired the creation of the cuisine prepared and presented at the celebrated charity wine event, Auction...
Naples – Florida’s Paradise Coast
This past January, Napa Valley Life publisher Kari Ruel and I had the honor of attending one of the most distinguished wine auctions in the country, the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival. This exclusive and prestigious event is annually hosted at the luxurious 5-Star Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida.

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Aloha off we go on our first leg to Kauai for my Big birthday celebration! Breakfast of Champions at the Alaska Lounge!

Aloha off we go on our first leg to Kauai for my Big birthday celebration! Breakfast of Champions at the Alaska Lounge!
A must when on a brief layover in London than a delightful Gin & Tonic, a Guinness and a delicious plate of Fish & Chips! Perfect after 24 hours of nonstop air travel and airport layovers! Feeling a bit like the zombie apocalypse in the twilight zone, but nonetheless a must do and then off to catch a few winks before our next long leg back home!

A must when on a brief layover in London than a delightful Gin & Tonic, a Guinness and a delicious plate of Fish & Chips! Perfect after 24 hours of nonstop air travel and airport layovers! Feeling a bit like the zombie apocalypse in the twilight zone, but nonetheless a must do and then off to catch a few winks before our next long leg back home!
Nothing like leaving to head on the long journey back home from a three am half week epic trip and trying to psych up for 20 hours of air travel than leaving with a stomach bug and a cold! Dana sorting out the many precautionary meds we brought along just in case!! Keeping my fingers crossed on the one! 🤢🤮🤧😵💫

Nothing like leaving to head on the long journey back home from a three am half week epic trip and trying to psych up for 20 hours of air travel than leaving with a stomach bug and a cold! Dana sorting out the many precautionary meds we brought along just in case!! Keeping my fingers crossed on the one! 🤢🤮🤧😵💫