Roasted Honey Nut Squash

Roasted Honey Nut Squash

Roasted Honey Nut Squash with White Bean Purée and Toasted Crunch   by Morgan Remondino, creator of Dinner, solved a newsletter for busy home cooks who already know how to cook and want new meal ideas for the weekly rotation.     Pairs well with a Pinot...
Napa Valley Wine Tours from San Francisco

Napa Valley Wine Tours from San Francisco

The Easy, Affordable, and Fun Napa Valley Wine Tour from San Francisco If you’re planning a trip to San Francisco and dreaming of including nearby Napa Valley, you’ve probably run into the same question: How do you actually get there without renting a car, paying for...
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Pumpkin Spice CheesecakeA rich but light pumpkin spice cheesecake with gingersnap crust, topped with whipped cream and nutmeg dusting.Pairs well with Gewürztraminer  Equipment9-inch springform panStand mixer or hand mixer Ingredients Crust 1 ½ cups gingersnap crumbs...
Explore Napa Like You’ve Got a Friend On The Inside (You Do!)

Explore Napa Like You’ve Got a Friend On The Inside (You Do!)

Explore Napa Like You’ve Got a Friend on the Inside (You Do!) Your perfect trip to wine country — and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Napa Valley isn’t just about wine; it’s a lifestyle. One that celebrates the best things in life: beauty, nature, play, community,...
Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

Recipe for the Platypus Quinoa Salad Ingredients One cup of “regular” quinoa Two cups of vegetable or chicken broth One small onion, coarsely chopped Two cucumbers, peeled and chopped Two yellow/summer squash chopped One red bell pepper chopped 3-4 scallions chopped...
Sonoma: the Town, the Valley, the County

Sonoma: the Town, the Valley, the County

When you say “Sonoma” to a local, we assume you mean the town of Sonoma. Like NYC—when someone says “New York,” they usually mean the city, not the state or the county. So if a wine country local asks, “Sonoma-Sonoma?” with a curious, cocked head, it’s because they’re...